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Timothée Chalamet Had Brutal Excuse For Not Joining Kylie Jenner At Met Gala

Timothée Chalamet’s Met Gala snub exposed.

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Timothée Chalamet just pulled a move no one saw coming.

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Couple’s separate history with Met Gala profiled.

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The couple, together for two years now, still haven’t made a red carpet debut.

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And for those keeping score—Chalamet’s only attended the Met Gala once, in 2021.

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That year, he co-hosted the event and turned heads in sweatpants, a tuxedo jacket, and Converse.

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Designer and pal Haider Ackermann called the look a celebration of “uptown and downtown culture clash.”

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“It’s music and sports and all of this energy just mixing together,” he told Vogue.

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That vibe—music, sports, style—still defines Timothée’s brand, even if it means skipping the Met.

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Jenner, on the other hand, is a Met Gala pro—this was her seventh appearance.

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In 2023, she wore a fiery red Jean Paul Gaultier gown designed by Ackermann, possibly a tribute to Chalamet.

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That dress came after she was named the face of the French fashion house—a power couple nod in couture.

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The duo was last spotted courtside together at a Lakers game just a week before the gala.

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Which brings us here—to Kylie glowing solo.

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The Dune star was notably absent from the 2025 Met Gala carpet, even though girlfriend Kylie Jenner was front and center.

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Kylie climbed the Met steps in a tweed corset gown tailored to this year’s theme—”Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

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While Kylie served high fashion, Tim served fandom.

Chalamet’s shocking decision confirmed.

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Instead of posing alongside fashion royalty, Chalamet opted to stream the Knicks vs. Celtics playoff game on an iPad.

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He shared a few snaps of his chill night in on Instagram Stories—a Knicks game and some buddies, no tux in sight.

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In one selfie, he’s seen watching the Eastern Conference Semifinals surrounded by friends, drinks, and Knicks gear.

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The timing? Almost comedic. Chalamet’s NBA selfies dropped just minutes before Jenner stunned in Ferragamo.

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Jenner may have foreshadowed the snub—sharing bikini selfies earlier that day, topped with a Knicks cap.

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Fans were quick to notice the absence, flooding Twitter with: “Where’s Timmy?” and “He chose basketball??”

Chalamet’s love for basketball highlighted.

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But those close to Chalamet say his Knicks obsession runs deep—it’s not a phase.

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The 29-year-old New York native has been vocal about his sports loyalties for years.

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And let’s be real: Game 1 against the Celtics? Not exactly something you “catch up on later.”

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Despite the social media frenzy, Jenner didn’t comment on Chalamet’s absence.

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But her subtle hints—the Knicks cap, the solo glam—say more than a caption ever could.

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Meanwhile, Chalamet’s current project has him channeling Bob Dylan—leather suits, bolo ties, and all.

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He’s been praised for pushing boundaries on the red carpet—even if he’s not always on it.

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And yet, despite all that, the fashion world is still obsessed with his next move.

Tim’s Met moment was in his living room.

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So yes, he missed the Met, but don’t mistake it for a fashion fail.

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Because when Timothée Chalamet skips fashion’s biggest night for his home team? That is a statement.

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And that’s the tea: While Kylie dazzled in Ferragamo, Tim was busy screaming at the screen—Knicks cap on, hoodie up, heart in the game.