How star of Oscar-nominated film lost $1000 at Sunday’s ceremony

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17 Mar 2026 • 6:04 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Timothée Chalamet lost the Best Actor Oscar to Michael B Jordan at Hollywood's biggest night on Sunday, 15 March.
  • His Marty Supreme co-star, Kevin O'Leary, placed a last-minute $1,000 bet on Chalamet winning the award.
  • O'Leary, who made his acting debut in the film, was confident in Chalamet's success despite bookmakers favouring Jordan.
  • Chalamet's Oscar campaign reportedly suffered after he made controversial remarks about opera and ballet, drawing criticism from cultural figures.
  • The controversy was even addressed by Conan O'Brien in his opening monologue at the ceremony, with Chalamet seen laughing at the joke.

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