The 2026 Oscars delivered both triumph and heartbreak, with Michael B Jordan taking home the coveted Best Actor award for Sinners, leaving Timothée Chalamet fans reeling.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has now joined the lively debate online, questioning whether the results reflected talent, popularity, or fan perception.
Before the ceremony, Timothée was widely seen as a frontrunner for Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme, but the film went home empty-handed, failing to win in any of its nine categories.
Timothée faced stiff competition from Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, and Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon.
Michael's performance, a brilliantly performed double role, impressed the Academy, securing his first Oscar and cementing Sinners as one of the night's biggest winners.
Adding context to the fan reactions, Timothée had previously sparked discussion in February 2026 with his remarks about art forms such as ballet and opera.
Fans on social media have been debating the snub, with some arguing it showed a lack of respect for traditional art forms and may have influenced perceptions ahead of the Oscars.
