Timothée Chalamet Calls Denzel Washington and Christian Bale the Greatest Actors, Reveals Leonardo DiCaprio’s Playful Text About His New Look
Los Angeles, CA — Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet shared his thoughts on Hollywood’s greatest performers and his close connection with Leonardo DiCaprio in a new speed-round interview with Lucid Motors, where he revealed a recent text exchange that left fans amused.
When asked to name the greatest actors of all time, the Dune and Wonka star didn’t hesitate. “Denzel’s the GOAT, Christian Bale’s the second GOAT, and Joaquin’s the strange GOAT,” Chalamet said, referencing Denzel Washington, Christian Bale, and Joaquin Phoenix.
The 29-year-old actor has previously shared the screen with Bale in the 2017 Western drama Hostiles, and he has long praised Bale’s immersive acting style as one of his key inspirations.
DiCaprio’s Hilarious Reaction to Chalamet’s New Look
When the interviewer asked who the best person to get a text from was, Chalamet instantly named Leonardo DiCaprio, whom he has described as both a mentor and friend since working together on Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (2021).
“He fried me today,” Chalamet said with a laugh. “He said, ‘I heard you shaved your head. Say it ain’t so.’”
The text referenced Chalamet’s viral buzz-cut photo, believed to be for his upcoming role in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 3, where he reprises his character Paul Atreides.
“No Hard Drugs, No Superhero Movies”
Chalamet has often credited DiCaprio with giving him concise but powerful career advice early in his rise to fame. “No hard drugs and no superhero movies,” DiCaprio once told him — words Chalamet says he’s followed closely.
Speaking to The New York Times last year, Chalamet clarified that while he respects DiCaprio’s perspective, he’s not entirely ruling out the superhero genre. “The movie that made me want to act is The Dark Knight,” he said. “If the script was great and the director was great, I’d have to consider it.”
Heath Ledger’s Joker: The Ultimate Villain
When asked to name the greatest villain in film history, Chalamet immediately cited Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight — a performance he’s credited with inspiring his own acting journey.
“When I was 12 years old, after one of my sister Pauline’s ballet performances, I begged my mom and grandma to take me to see The Dark Knight,” Chalamet once recalled during an awards speech. “I left that theater a changed man. Heath Ledger’s performance was visceral and viral to me — that’s when I caught the acting bug.”
A Rising Star Surrounded by Legends
Chalamet’s admiration for industry icons reflects his own growing legacy. After leading roles in Call Me by Your Name, Dune, and Wonka, he’s set to star in several major projects, including Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and the highly anticipated Dune: Part 3.
For now, fans are delighted to see the young star remain grounded — still joking around with his Hollywood mentors while honoring the legends who inspired him.
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