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Kevin O'Leary Praises Timothee Chalamet as "Well-Grounded" Amid Superstardom

Kevin O'Leary shared insights into his "Marty Supreme" co-star Timothee Chalamet's character, praising him for staying remarkably grounded despite his skyrocketing fame. He highlighted Chalamet's strong family ties and disciplined work ethic as key factors in his focus. O'Leary was particularly impressed by Chalamet's dedicated, method-acting approach to his role. The film also marked a successful first acting venture for O'Leary himself.

Key Points: Kevin O'Leary on Timothee Chalamet's Handling of Fame

  • Chalamet remains normal & grounded
  • Family and discipline keep him focused
  • O'Leary impressed by his method acting
  • O'Leary played his first acting role in the film
  • Film explores a complex bond between characters
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"Well-grounded, normal guy": Kevin O'Leary shares how his Marty Supreme costar Timothee Chalamet is handling super stardom

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary reveals how co-star Timothee Chalamet stays grounded and focused on his work despite massive Hollywood success.

"He hasn't let any of the stardom stuff affect him at all. He's the same guy I met at the beginning. - Kevin O'Leary"

Los Angeles, January 19

Kevin O'Leary, who starred alongside Timothee Chalamet in the much-talked-about film Marty Supreme, opened up about how Chalamet handles super "stardom."

Kevin O'Leary, best known for his role on Shark Tank, spoke to PEOPLE at the annual BAFTA Tea about his experience acting alongside Chalamet and how the young actor is handling massive fame.

Talking about Chalamet's personality away from the camera, O'Leary said the actor has not let success change him, as he remains "well-grounded" even after reaching great heights.

"He's very well-grounded. He's a very normal guy," O'Leary, 71, said.

O'Leary went on to share how he met Chalamet's mom and spent time with her in New York. He explained how family and discipline keep the actor focused.

"I've met his mother. I hung out with her in New York. We had a great time. He is focused on work and doesn't screw around until he's got it nailed down. I think that's a good attribute. He hasn't let any of the stardom stuff affect him at all. He's the same guy I met at the beginning. Eight months later, he's the same guy."

Speaking about Chalamet's acting style, O'Leary said he was impressed by how deeply the actor prepared for his role as Marty Mauser, a young ping-pong player chasing big dreams.

"I certainly saw what a method actor is like. That's not how I work, but that's how he works. And I think he was fantastic," he said.

In the film, O'Leary plays Milton Rockwell, a rich New York businessman who forms a complex bond with Marty. This was O'Leary's first acting role, and the response has been very strong.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Kevin O'Leary from Shark Tank is acting? That's the real news for me! 😂 But seriously, good on Chalamet. Discipline and focus are universal qualities for success, whether in Bollywood or Hollywood.
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Rohit P
"Doesn't screw around until he's got it nailed down." That's the kind of work ethic we need to celebrate more. In our culture, we sometimes glorify the "struggle" but forget the sheer hard work and preparation behind success.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Hollywood, it's nice to hear positive stories. Often the narrative is about scandals and meltdowns. A young actor staying normal despite massive fame is genuinely inspiring.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while it's a nice story, these PR pieces about how "normal" and "grounded" a star is are very common. I'd be more interested in the actual film and O'Leary's performance as a first-time actor.
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Nisha Z
The mention of his mother is everything! 🥹 In our desi households, a mother's influence and blessings are considered the ultimate foundation. No wonder he's doing well. Family first, always.

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