Timothée Chalamet fans say ‘there’s been a mistake’ as Adrien Brody wins Best Actor Oscar – Manchester Evening News

Adrien Brody broke the hearts of Timothee Chalamet’s fans on Sunday night (March 2) by winning the Best Actor Oscar.

Brody was recognised for his work as a Hungarian holocaust survivor who immigrated to America in Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist.

His competitor Chalamet was nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown.

The race for the golden statue had been dominated by Brody, who beat Chalamet at the Critic’s Choice, BAFTAs, and at the Screen Actor Guild Awards.

Last weekend saw a major twist in the tale, when Chalamet overcame Brody at the Spirit Awards, where he told those in attendance about his goal to become “one of the greats”.

With the pair neck-on-neck heading into Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, Cillian Murphy announced that Brody was the winner of his second Academy Award.

Brody previously won the award at the age of 29 in 2002 for his work in The Pianist, making him the youngest winner in the category’s history, a fact that would have changed had Chalamet won.

Brody said in his victory speech that he wanted to give ‘thanks for the tremendous outpouring of love from’ the world, and added: “No matter where you are in your career, it can all go away, and what makes this most special is the awareness of that.”

Those watching at home to X, previously known as Twitter, to send their commiserations to Chalamet and assure him a golden statue is in his future.

@TomScibelli said: “Explain to me why I’m legitimately upset that Timothee Chalamet just lost Best Actor as if it affects my life in any way whatsoever.” @raspberhrriies added: “Club chalamet stealing an oscar to give to timothee chalamet #oscars.”

@SopranosWorld wrote: “Timothée Chalamet getting back in the lab after being denied the Oscar for best male actor.” @madisonripIey posted: “Watching timothee chalamet lose the oscar in 2018 and now in 2025.”

@quibvs commented: “Guys, no, there’s been a mistake. Timothée, you won Best Actor. This is not a joke, i’m afraid they read the wrong thing. This is not a joke. Timothée has won Best Actor. Timothée Chalamet. Best Actor.”