Timothée Chalamet must choose between Met Gala and Knicks game tonight

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5 May 2026 • 5:07 AM MYT
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Timothée Chalamet must choose between Met Gala and Knicks game tonight

  • Timothée Chalamet faces a dilemma on Monday as the Met Gala clashes with the New York Knicks' first playoff game, forcing him to choose between the two events.
  • Last year, Chalamet opted to attend a Knicks game instead of the Met Gala, where his partner Kylie Jenner walked the red carpet solo.
  • Chalamet previously described the Knicks' playoff run as the “most fun period of my life,” underscoring his strong allegiance to the team.
  • Kylie Jenner is a regular attendee at the Met Gala, while Chalamet is a consistent courtside presence at Knicks games, often with Jenner.
  • Chalamet's decision could draw criticism, similar to the backlash fellow Knicks superfan Spike Lee received for choosing the Met Gala over a playoff game last year.

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