Could Timothée Chalamet Win a Grammy Before He Wins an Oscar?
At 29, Timothée Chalamet has already achieved remarkable success with two Academy Award nominations and now his first Grammy nomination.
Grammy Nomination for Soundtrack
On Friday morning, Chalamet received his inaugural Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. This nod comes from his portrayal of Bob Dylan in last year’s film A Complete Unknown, where he is nominated alongside projects like F1 The Album, KPop Demon Hunters, and Sinners and Wicked. Unlike the other nominees, who are credited as “various artists,” Chalamet is uniquely recognized by name.
Transformative Preparation
To authentically embody the legendary "Like a Rolling Stone" singer, Chalamet underwent five years of rigorous training. This included learning to sing, play the guitar and harmonica, and working closely with dialect and movement coaches to capture the spirit of Dylan’s character.
Accolades and Impact
His dedication earned him a second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, along with nominations at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, and SAG Awards, winning at the latter.
“I can downplay the significance of this award because it means the most to me. And I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats.”
— Timothée Chalamet, SAG Awards acceptance speech
Chalamet’s career shows a determined pursuit of excellence, blending his acting with musical talent to gain recognition across diverse major awards.
Author’s summary: Timothée Chalamet’s first Grammy nod, earned through intense preparation for his role as Bob Dylan, marks a unique milestone on his path to becoming one of the greats in acting and music.