For the second year in a row, Timothee Chalamet proved that his loyalty to the New York Knicks trumps even fashion’s biggest night.
While his partner of three years, Kylie Jenner, stunned on the Met Gala red carpet in a Schiaparelli dress and bleached eyebrows, Chalamet was three miles away at Madison Square Garden.
Jenner walked solo down the legendary steps of Fifth Avenue last year while Chalamet stayed home to watch the Knicks play the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their series.
Kylie Jenner is considered “part of the furniture” at the Met, having been a regular attendee and major headliner at the event since 2016. Conversely, Chalamet has become a fixture on “Celebrity Row” at the Garden, often celebrating wildly with fans — a contrast to his lone appearance as co-chair of the 2021 Met Gala.
The criticism came from director Spike Lee, who was mocked for attending last year’s Met Gala instead of a crucial Knicks game.
This year, Lee seemed to learn from the backlash; he attended the game at the Garden, but brought a touch of “Met style” flair by carrying a basketball-shaped bag. Director Spike Lee faced similar criticism last year when he was mocked for attending the Met Gala instead of a crucial Knicks game.
This year, Lee seemed to learn from the response; he attended the game at the Garden, but brought a touch of “Met style” flair by carrying a basketball-shaped bag. With the Knicks tipping off at 8 p.m. and the Met Gala carpet kicking off at 6 p.m., it was impossible to attend both due to the tight schedules and high profiles of those involved.
While Chalamet’s decision is a “blessing” for the Knicks’ fan base, it suggests there may be some “awkwardness” at home given Jenner’s continued support of him through his own career milestones.
The Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 last night in a dominant Game 1 performance. Meanwhile, the theme for the 2026 Met Gala was “Costume Art” and Kylie Jenner’s Schiaparelli look is the hottest fashion story right now.
Despite the solo walk, the couple was spotted together on Sunday during the Broadway show The Fear of 13, confirming that they are still together a lot. Chalamet has clearly made his choice to join the long-suffering Knicks fan base.
