Chalamet’s Oscar bid fizzled as Jordan clinches Best Actor

Vox argues Timothée Chalamet’s Best Actor run was never guaranteed: despite a high-profile campaign for Marty Supreme, controversial remarks and campaign overexposure may have hurt momentum, while Michael B. Jordan benefited from an established track record and a long collaboration with Ryan Coogler. The piece frames Jordan’s win as fitting Oscar patterns that favor seasoned, older winners over flashy, first-time campaigns—suggesting the outcome was less a surprise and more a continuation of broader industry trends.