Timothée Chalamet's third best actor Oscar nomination for 'Marty Supreme' has triggered a backlash, exposing a perceived shift from the 'soft boy' heartthrob to a smug, entitled figure. The actor, 30, earned the nomination for his role as an overconfident Ping-Pong player, but interviews promoting the film revealed comments like 'I don't want people to take it for granted' and 'I want to be one of the greats.' This brashness contrasts sharply with his early image as a delicate, sensitive star who appealed to women and gay men during Hollywood's #MeToo moment. His 2023 relationship with Kylie Jenner, a symbol of Kardashian hyperfemininity, fuels perceptions of calculated ambition.

Critics argue this new persona feels like a betrayal of the vulnerability that made him a cultural sensation in films like 'Call Me by Your Name' and 'Lady Bird.' The backlash highlights a double standard: male actors like Chalamet face less criticism for earnestness than women such as Anne Hathaway did after her Oscar win.