Actor Awards Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet Loses Second Lead Actor Prize in a Row; Keri Russell Nabs Unexpected Win

Hollywood Reporter

by Hilary Lewis

March 2, 2026

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Actor Timothée Chalamet faced another setback at a major awards ceremony when he lost the best actor prize for the second time in a row. Despite critical acclaim and seven nominations for his film *Marty Supreme*, Chalamet was defeated by Michael B. Jordan of *Sinners* at the Actor Awards, following his BAFTA loss to Robert Aramayo. The film, which had been seen as a strong contender among SAG-AFTRA voters, ultimately came away empty-handed. Meanwhile, Keri Russell’s win for her role in *The Diplomat* was considered an upset, especially given the fierce competition from Emmy winner Britt Lower of *Severance* and acclaimed actress Rhea Seehorn. On the film side, *One Battle After Another*, which had received a leading seven nominations, only managed to secure one award for Sean Penn’s best supporting actor win. The film was also snubbed entirely on streaming platform Netflix, where it was released. The ceremony saw several surprise wins and notable snubs, including the complete shutout of *The White Lotus* TV series. Despite being a four-time nominee, the show failed to win any awards in its third season. Additionally, Amy Madigan’s unexpected victory for her role in *Weapons* added to the evening’s unpredictability, further highlighting the unpredictable nature of award ceremonies. These results underscore the unpredictable nature of award shows and their impact on the entertainment industry. Snubs and upsets can shape perceptions of a project’s quality, influence casting decisions, and affect an actor or filmmaker’s career trajectory. For fans of entertainment,

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 3/2/2026