From Call Me By Your Name’s peach scene to Wonka’s chocolate-coated charm, Timothée Chalamet has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved (and memeable) stars. But beyond his acting chops and red carpet swagger, Chalamet has quietly racked up some truly bizarre world records—both official and should-be-official.
In this post, we’ll explore:
- Timothée’s Official Guinness World Records
- Unofficial (But Wild) Chalamet-Related Feats
- The Wonka and Dune Effect
- Funny and Unexpected Timmy Trivia
Whether you’re a Lady Bird stan or just love weird celebrity facts, these Chalamet-linked records will delight, confuse, and maybe even haunt you.
1. Timothée Chalamet’s Official Guinness World Records
Yes, the Oscar-nominated heartthrob actually holds a few real world records—and they’re as extra as you’d expect.
🏆 Youngest Solo Best Actor Oscar Nominee in 80 Years
- Record: At 22 years old, Chalamet became the youngest Best Actor nominee since 1939 for Call Me By Your Name.
- Why It’s Weird: He lost to Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour), but the internet still insists he was robbed.
- Bonus: He’s also the third-youngest Best Actor nominee ever, after Mickey Rooney and Jackie Cooper.
🎥 First Actor Born in the 1990s to Score an Oscar Nom
- Chalamet (b. 1995) broke the “90s kids can’t be serious actors” stigma in 2018.
- Unofficial Follow-Up Record: Most Gen Z tears shed over an Oscar loss.
2. Unofficial (But Wild) Chalamet-Related Records
These feats feel record-worthy—even if Guinness hasn’t caught on yet.
🍑 Most Controversial Fruit Scene in Film History (Call Me By Your Name)
- The infamous peach moment sparked over 1.2 million tweets, memes, and think pieces.
- Possible Record? Most people simultaneously grossed out and emotionally devastated by produce.
👔 Most Tweets About a Suit (2024 Golden Globes)
- Chalamet’s sparkly backless Louis Vuitton suit broke the internet so hard, it inspired:
- A Change.org petition to make it the “official outfit of 2024”
- #FreeTheBack trending for 48 hours
- Designer’s Note: The look required no shirt, no regrets.
🚬 Most Cigarettes Smoked On-Screen (Without Actually Smoking)
- Between Beautiful Boy, The King, and Dune, Chalamet’s characters are constantly faux-smoking.
- Estimate: Over 200 fake cigs puffed across his filmography.
- Why? He hates smoking IRL but loves “the aesthetic.”
3. The Wonka and Dune Effect
Chalamet’s blockbusters have spawned their own weird records.
🍫 Most Chocolate Eaten During Filming (Wonka)
- Though most props were fake, Chalamet admitted to snacking between takes.
- Estimated Consumption: At least 5 lbs of real chocolate.
- Sugar Crash Aftermath: “I don’t want to see candy for a year.”
🏜️ Most Sand Ingested (Dune)
- During Dune’s desert shoots, Chalamet “ate sand daily” due to windy conditions.
- Co-Star Jason Momoa’s Verdict: “Timmy’s basically part worm now.”
👖 Most Memes About a Single Pair of Pants (Dune: Part Two Press Tour)
- His sheer, metallic Saint Laurent pants from the 2024 tour sparked:
- “Are those pants or liquid mercury?” debates
- A Twitter bot that posted hourly Chalamet-pants updates
4. Funny & Unexpected Timothée Trivia
Beyond records, Chalamet’s real life is just as bizarre as his roles.
🎤 The Time He Rapped on SNL… and Flopped
- His “Little Buggy” rap on Saturday Night Live was so awkward, it became instantly iconic.
- Fan Verdict: Worse than the peach scene… but in a good way?
🏀 High School Basketball Star Turned Oscar Nominee
- Chalamet was a serious baller in high school (team nickname: “The Albino Sniper”).
- Career Fork in the Road: Acting won over a potential NBA draft pick.
👶 The “Nepo Baby” Debate
- Though often called a nepo baby (his uncle directed Les Misérables), Chalamet’s only industry relative is his sister.
- Internet’s Conclusion: “Nepo-adjacent, but we’ll allow it.”
Conclusion: Is Timothée Chalamet Hollywood’s King of Accidental Records?
From Oscar-making peaches to pants that broke the internet, Timothée Chalamet’s career is a masterclass in unintentionally setting records. Whether he’s eating sand for art or inspiring Gen Z fashion meltdowns, one thing’s clear: no one does “weirdly iconic” quite like Timmy.
Which of these Chalamet “records” shocked you most? Should Guinness recognize Little Buggy as the worst/greatest rap of all time? Let us know in the comments!