During his appearance on Saturday Night Live, Timothée Chalamet joked about his unsuccessful experiences in awards season events. In various prestigious events, the Dune and A Complete Unknown star accepted his many losses truthfully while showing amusement at how hard it has grown to conceal his disappointment. New footage showed his past moments of humor at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards, where he displayed his theatrical annoyance.
A Night of Humor and Self-Awareness
Timothée Chalamet appeared on Saturday Night Live shortly after being nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. His Oscar nomination history features these two nominations after Call Me by Your Name landed him his first-ever nomination. Despite his gratitude for the nomination, he confessed that he had a prepared acceptance speech but never needed to deliver it. To make light of the situation, he staged a moment where an audience member was handed an envelope, only to announce comedian Kenan Thompson as the winner instead.
Bob Dylan, Willy Wonka, and a Playful Perspective
Timothée Chalamet referred countless times to Bob Dylan during the show as he drew fun parallels between the iconic musician and his screen portrayal of Willy Wonka. His combination of playful humor with realistic self-knowledge created an interesting beginning to his evening hosting duties.
Timothée Chalamet achieved two major firsts during this episode when he celebrated his third appearance as host while becoming the show’s first musical performer. His willingness to put both wins and setbacks up for discussion, together with his versatility, delivered a memorable evening that became memorable on the NBC Network.
