Live TV didn’t get the best of Timothée Chalamet.
While presenting his film A Complete Unknown alongside cast members Elle Fanning, Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro at the 2025 SAG Awards on Feb. 23, Timothée had a bit of hiccup when it came to his lines.
“As David Lynch once said about Bob Dylan,” the 29-year-old began. “He tapped into some kind of vein and he keeps on keeping on.”
After a brief pause, the Bones and All star quickly realized it was still his turn to read the prompter—and as he finished, Timothée hilariously revealed what may have caused the mishap.
“A Complete Unknown traces that vein—should’ve done a rehearsal,” he quipped as the audience laughed, “that vein back to Greenwich Village, where the story of rock’s legendary poet begins.”
And in true rock star fashion, the show went on and the cast finished their segment without a hitch.
While he didn’t take home a trophy for his award-worthy save, Timothée did make history as the youngest actor to win the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture for his portrayal of Bob Dylan.
The actor—who beat out The Brutalist‘s Adrien Brody, Conclave‘s Ralph Fiennes, Queer‘s Daniel Craig and Sing Sing‘s Colman Domingo—admitted he didn’t see it coming. (Click here for the full list of winners.)
“I was not expecting this at all,” Timothée shared during his acceptance speech. “Truly.”
And while his girlfriend Kylie Jenner was absent from the ceremony, the Wonka star had his other leading lady by his side; his mother Nicole Flender, who got a special shoutout of her own.
“I’ll start by thanking my mother who I’m here with tonight,” the actor continued. “She has been working at Actors’ Equity for 40 years, in the stage union.”
But Timothée’s impromptu moment wasn’t the only one you may have missed. Keep reading to see more candid moments from the 2025 SAG Awards…
Only Love in the Building
Martin Short celebrated his costar Selena Gomez’s big night with her fiancé Benny Blanco by her side.
This Friendship is No Pain
Costars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin embraced after the latter’s big win.
A Wickedly Good Time
The stars of the epic movie musical toasted their many nominations.
Two Stars, Passing in the Night
Icons Kate Winslet and Angelina Jolie shared a poignant moment during the ceremony.
Overcome
Emilia Pérez star Zoe Saldaña tearfully celebrated her first Golden Globe win.
Dancing Through Life
Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow and Kathy Bates snapped a sweet pic together.
Mother-Daughter Moment
During Angelina’s sweet outing with her daughter Zahara Jolie, the Golden Globes offered guests a sushi feast by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, which included yellowtail jalapenos and miso black cod, also serving Saratoga Signature Blue water during the ceremony and at the after-party.
A Big Win
Shögun‘s Anna Sawai rightfully celebrated her big win—and first Golden Globe.
Odd Man Out
A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet is every guy sitting with his girlfriend while she’s chatting away with her pals.
A Substantial Moment
Demi Moore enjoyed a good cry off-stage after her win for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, for The Substance.
You Old So-and-So
Harrison Ford and Vin Diesel came face to face and the pairing is such a Hitchcockian mystery the room went black and white.
Avengers Assembled!
Anthony Mackie showed his love for his Marvel compatriot when Sebastian Stan snagged the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy for A Different Man.
This Must Be the Good Place
Is that a devilish gleam in Ted Danson‘s eye as he reunited with fellow Good Place alum Kristen Bell?
Golden Girls
Molly Sims, model Elaine Irwin, Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster and her sister Sara Foster stopped for a selfie.
A Real Pair
Sing Sing star Colman Domingo caught up with Kieran Culkin, the Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture winner for A Real Pain.
Silver Foxes
Glenn Close would not be ignored when she wanted a word with her Air Force One costar Harrison Ford.
A Couple of Acting Thoroughbreds
Slow Horses actor Gary Oldman and Lee star Kate Winslet, both nominees who play Oscar winners in real life, cuddled up for a memory.
Love All
The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri and Challengers star Zendaya, both nominees, took a glamorous snap during a break in the festivities, with a photo bomb brought to you by Dax Shepard.
Rock Solid
Dwayne Johnson was Zoe Saldana‘s rock after she got emotional accepting her win for Best Supporting Actress in a motion picture.
Funny People
It was all love and laughs for fellow nominees Jamie Foxx and Adam Sandler, who were both vying for Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance—Television (and both lost, to Ali Wong).
Globes Crashers
Everything was coming up roses for Amy Adams, a Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, nominee for Nightbitch and Only Murders in the Building guest actress Melissa McCarthy.
Table for Two
No one ever looks more in love than Babygirl star Nicole Kidman, a nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, and husband Keith Urban.
Call for Backup
Kylie Jenner, Elle Fanning and Top Gun: Maverick actress Monica Barbaro caught up during a commercial break.
Like a Love Song
Selena Gomez, a two-time nominee at the Jan. 5 ceremony for Emilia Perez and Only Murders in the Building, enjoys date night wherever she goes, so long as fiancé Benny Blanco is there.
She Wants This
Kristen Bell, a Best Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy nominee for hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This, only had eyes for husband Dax Shepard.
On the Rocks With a Twist(ers)
Hit Man star Glen Powell, a nominee for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, made a beeline for the bar (no need to go thirsty) with his dates for the evening—dad Glen Powell Sr. and mom Cyndy Powell—close behind.
Pretty Darn Famous
Truth be told, Golden Globes presenter Kate Hudson knows how to make an entrance.
With the Wizard
Jaunty Jeff Goldblum brought wife Emilie Goldbum to witness the Wicked phenomenon (and see if the blockbuster wins for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy).
Turning the Tables
Jesse Plemons, a Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, nominee for Kinds of Kindness snapped a moment for posterity alongside wife Kirsten Dunst.
The Pictures Got Small
Cate Blanchett finds herself on the other side of the room for a change, the movie star a nominee for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television for Disclaimer.
