Kristen Bell showcased her creative flair during the 2026 Actor Awards ceremony, held on March 1. As the host of the event, she captivated the audience not only with her wit but also with a quirky craft project that quickly became one of the highlights of the evening.
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Throughout the Netflix broadcast, Bell unveiled a unique face mould of actor Timothée Chalamet, which she crafted using styrofoam and clay. The amusing creation was eventually bestowed upon twelve-year-old Jacobi Jupe, the young star of the acclaimed series “Hamnet,” who had just triumphed in a ping-pong tournament staged during the show. The playful nod to Chalamet’s film “Marty Supreme” added an extra layer of humour to the evening’s proceedings.
Bell playfully dubbed her creation the “Kristen Bell’s Actor Awards Sports Championship Trophy.” In a light-hearted moment caught by the cameras, she revealed how she had personally fashioned the eccentric likeness of Chalamet. On March 4, only days after the awards show, Bell took to Instagram, sharing a video documenting her crafty adventure from the initial styrofoam block to the final product, a comical clay representation of the Hollywood star.
In her Instagram post, she jokingly suggested the prospect of opening an Etsy shop. “For X amount of dollars that you donate to charity, I will make your face in clay, and it will pop out in your house for Halloween,” she mused, while tinkering with the final touches of her art piece. Bell’s humorous assertion of “I hear some actors DON’T make their own props????” indicated her light-hearted approach to the project.
The post drew various responses from fans and celebrities alike. Leslie Odom Jr. commended her work simply by declaring, “SO good!” The official Etsy account even chimed in to encourage her creative aspirations, calling her a “crafty queen.” One user from New Jersey, known as Maker Megan, provided a humorous compliment by saying, “I (very genuinely) love whatever’s wrong with you” to which Bell responded with amusement, calling it the best compliment she had ever received.
The trophy not only entertained viewers online but also generated laughter during the live ceremony. When Bell presented the trophy to Jupe, she congratulated him on his performance with the words, “You played hard and you deserve it.” The young star, however, delivered a deadpan remark, “It scares me,” leading to chuckles among the audience.
Despite the fun antics of the night, the actual Timothée Chalamet was missing from the event. The award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role went to “Sinners” star Michael B. Jordan, who surpassed Chalamet in this competitive category. This year’s Actor Awards saw both men nominated for Best Actor at the upcoming Oscars on March 15, alongside fellow nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Wagner Moura, and Ethan Hawke.
As the ceremony wrapped up, Bell’s lighthearted and artistic contributions left an indelible mark on the audience. Her clay creation was not merely a trophy; it added a layer of fun and creativity to the otherwise serious tone of an awards show. The blend of humour and artistry underscored Bell’s multifaceted talents, endearing her to fans and fellow celebrities alike.
With her informal proposal to sell her moulds on Etsy and the overwhelming support from her Instagram followers, it remains to be seen if Kristen Bell will turn this unique creative venture into a reality. For now, the clay likeness remains a memorable souvenir from the Actor Awards, encapsulating the spirit of joy and creativity that marked the event.