Okay movie fans award season is always full of memorable moments and the 2025 Oscars were no exception especially for Timothée Chalamet. The young star was nominated for Best Actor and while he didn't take home the trophy his night was definitely one people are talking about. From a super awkward interview that went viral to sweet family moments and of course his red carpet fashion Timothée's Oscars night had it all. Let's break down the buzziest moments.
Julianne Hough's Red Carpet Interview with Timothée Chalamet Turns Uncomfortable and Goes Viral
Red carpets can be strange places and sometimes interviews just do not land right. That definitely happened when Julianne Hough interviewed Timothée Chalamet. Hough a "Dancing With the Stars" host tried to get Timothée to show off his dance moves right there on the red carpet. She even started by asking him if he had any "go-to dance moves".
Hough then decided to demonstrate a "little body roll action" herself. Timothée looked less than thrilled. He asked Hough where she learned that move and she said she had been doing it "coming out of the womb". Timothée jokingly questioned if that move messed up her spine. He then politely ended the conversation saying "Hey thanks for talking to me with a little mic. Alright have a good one" and walked away. Ouch.
The clip went viral online and many people thought the interview was super awkward. Fans jumped to Timothée's defense saying the question was weird and unfair to put him on the spot like that. Some even called Hough's question "dumb" and "unintelligent". Others thought Timothée handled it well despite the uncomfortable situation and wasn't being rude just honest about not wanting to dance on command. Some fans even speculated that his relationship with Kylie Jenner might be making him more reserved in public interactions.
From Dance Moves to Raps: Another Interviewer Asks Timothée for SNL Skit in Bob Dylan Voice and Gets Shut Down
The dance move request wasn't the only interview question that made things a bit tense for Timothée on the red carpet. Another interviewer from "Dancing with the Stars" asked if he would recreate his "Saturday Night Live" rapping skit but in Bob Dylan's voice. Remember Timothée's "skrt skeet" rap from SNL? This interviewer wanted him to do it again but this time impersonating Bob Dylan.
Timothée was not into it. He simply replied something like "Dance for me monkey' is a tactic that 9 times out of 10 will not go over the way the interviewer thinks it might." Fans online cheered Timothée for shutting down what they saw as another unreasonable request. They felt he had already done enough during awards season and shouldn't be asked to perform on cue like that.
Family First: Kylie Jenner Switches Seats So Timothée's Mom Could Share His Oscars Moment
Despite the awkward interview moments Timothée's Oscars night had plenty of heartwarming parts too. He brought not one but two special ladies as his dates: his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and his mom Nicole Flender. Timothée looked sharp in a butter yellow Givenchy suit while Kylie stunned in a custom black Miu Miu gown. They were seen being affectionate during the show holding hands and even sharing kisses.
But eagle-eyed fans noticed something really sweet. When it was time to announce the Best Actor category where Timothée was nominated Kylie actually moved from her seat. She switched to the row behind so Timothée's mom Nicole could sit right next to her son for that important moment. How thoughtful is that?
Photos even showed Kylie and Nicole chatting and getting along great proving that Kylie is definitely "parent-approved" in the Chalamet family. Even though Timothée did not win Best Actor (Adrien Brody took home the award) having his mom by his side during the nomination announcement was clearly a special moment for him.
From SAG Win to Oscar Nomination: Timothée Chalamet's Award Season Recognition for "A Complete Unknown"
Timothée was nominated for Best Actor for his role in "A Complete Unknown" a movie where he plays Bob Dylan. While he did not win the Oscar he had already won a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role just the month before. In his SAG acceptance speech Timothée thanked his mom who has worked in the Actors' Equity union for 40 years.
He also spoke passionately about his dedication to acting saying he was "in pursuit of greatness" and inspired by acting legends like Daniel Day Lewis Marlon Brando and Viola Davis as well as figures like Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps. It's clear Timothée takes his craft seriously and this Oscar nomination and SAG win are big achievements for the young actor.
Oscars Night Date Night: Timothée and Kylie Join Other Celebrity Couples on the Red Carpet
Timothée and Kylie were just one of the many celebrity couples who made the Oscars a date night. The red carpet was full of stars and their partners looking glamorous and loved up. Here are a few other notable couples spotted at the 2025 Oscars:
- Conan O'Brien & Liza Powel O'Brien: The Oscars host and his wife arrived ready for the show.
- Kieran Culkin & Jazz Charton: The "A Real Pain" winner and his wife looked stylish.
- Jeremy Strong & Emma Wall: The "Succession" star and his wife made a chic pair.
- Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathé: The "This Is Us" actor and his wife brought the glamor.
- Miley Cyrus & Maxx Morando: The singer and her partner made a cool couple.
- Miles Teller & Keleigh Teller: The "Top Gun: Maverick" star and his wife looked great on the red carpet.
- Zoe Saldaña & Marco Perego Saldaña: The Best Supporting Actress winner and her husband were stunning.
- Jeff Goldblum & Emilie Goldblum: The "Wicked" actor and his wife brought their unique style.
- Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey: Iron Man and his wife were a marvel-ous duo.
- Emma Stone & Dave McCary: The Oscar winner and her husband were a fashionable pair.
- Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos: "Live" hosts brought their energy to the Oscars.
- Adrien Brody & Georgina Chapman: The Best Actor winner and his partner looked elegant.
- Colman Domingo & Raúl Domingo: The Oscar nominee and his husband were dapper.
- Brandi Carlile & Catherine Shepherd: The Grammy winner and her wife arrived in style.
- Amy Poehler & Joel Lovell: The SNL alum and her partner were a fun couple.
- Edward Norton & Shauna Robertson: The Oscar nominee and his wife rocked the red carpet.
- Alessandro Nivola & Emily Mortimer: "The Brutalist" actor and his wife coordinated stylishly.
- Sosie Bacon & Scoot McNairy: "Smile" star and "A Complete Unknown" actor made a cool couple.
- Dennis Quaid & Laura Savoie: The veteran actor and his wife twinned in black.
- John Lithgow & Mary Yeager: "The Conclave" star and his wife smiled bright.
- Denis Villeneuve & Tanya Lapointe: The "Dune" director and his partner matched in black.
Timothée Chalamet's Oscars 2025: A Night of Highs Lows and Memorable Moments
So while Timothée Chalamet's Oscars 2025 might be remembered for a couple of awkward interview moments it was also a night of celebration family support and red carpet glamour. He was there as a Best Actor nominee accompanied by his girlfriend and mom. He celebrated his achievements and even though he didn't win he definitely had a memorable Oscars experience filled with both funny and heartwarming moments that people will be talking about for a while.