Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley in Oscar Surge as They Win Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday, January 5, 2026, and two actors are making a strong case for the Oscars. Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley have both won top prizes for their roles in Marty Supreme and Hamnet, respectively.

Chalamet, who has been on a highly visible promotional tour for the film, defeated Oscar favorites to take home the award for Best Actor. Buckley, on the other hand, won the award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Kate in Hamnet.

The Critics Choice Awards are considered a major indicator of the Oscars' nominees, and Chalamet and Buckley's wins have put them firmly in the running for the big prize. The Oscars are set to take place in March 2026.

The Critics Choice Awards are considered a major indicator of the Oscars' nominees, and Chalamet and Buckley's wins have put them firmly in the running for the big prize. The Oscars are set to take place in March 2026.

The Critics Choice Awards are considered a major indicator of the Oscars' nominees, and Chalamet and Buckley's wins have put them firmly in the running for the big prize. The Oscars are set to take place in March 2026.

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