Timothée Chalamet Nominated for Grammy Award for A Complete Unknown Soundtrack
Timothée Chalamet has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. The nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 7, with Chalamet being recognized in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media category. In the movie, Chalamet portrayed the iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan during his rise in the American folk scene in the 1960s. His performance in the film received critical acclaim and earned him various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award win, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Academy Award nomination.
Chalamet's involvement in A Complete Unknown extended beyond acting, as he played the guitar and sang live during filming. The movie's soundtrack also featured performances by Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, and others. The film's soundtrack was nominated alongside albums from other recent movie releases, such as F1® The Album, KPop Demon Hunters, and Sinners and Wicked.
The 2026 Grammy nominations were dominated by Kendrick Lamar, who received nine nominations. Lady Gaga, Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff followed with seven nominations each, while artists like Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Sabrina Carpenter earned six nominations. Chalamet's previous musical endeavors include singing in the 2023 film Wonka and showcasing his rapping skills in viral videos. He also performed as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, where he channeled Bob Dylan for a medley of songs.
Chalamet's upcoming projects include starring in director Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme, set to premiere in theaters on Dec. 25. He is also involved in the highly anticipated Dune: Part Three. The 68th Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena.