Here's why Timothée Chalamet missed his 2025 Met Gala appearance

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Timothée Chalamet at the 2021 Met Gala (Image via Getty)

Timothée Chalamet skipped the 2025 Met Gala, where his girlfriend, reality TV star and entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner, made a solo appearance on May 5.

Chalamet and Jenner have been spotted in public numerous times of late, appearing together at red carpets, sports events and for date nights at famous restaurants, where the couple has not been shy in displaying affection for each other.

While fans were expecting the couple to appear together on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum, Jenner’s solo appearance sparked interest as to why Chalamet decided to skip the fashion event.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner (Image via Getty)
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner (Image via Getty)

Timothée Chalamet’s social media account gave his fans information as to the actor’s whereabouts. On May 5, as per his Instagram stories, Chalamet spent his time following the NBA play off fixture between New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.

As per Chalamet’s Instagram stories, the actor could be seen lounging on his couch and following the game on his tablet from home. He also put up a selfie of himself in a hoodie, indicating that he spent the evening in a casual outfit as compared to many of his peers who walked the Met Gala red carpet.

Chalamet, who was born to a French father, also took to his stories to share clips from a program analysing the NBA playoffs in French.

While Chalamet caught the Knicks game from his couch, Kylie Jenner stunned fans with her Met Gala appearance. Clad in an elegant gown with her hair tied back in a bun, Jenner’s appearance on 2025 Met Gala impressed fans and commentators alike.

Kylie Jenner at the Met Gala (Image via Getty)
Kylie Jenner at the Met Gala (Image via Getty)

Timothée Chalamet’s love for basketball explored

The game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics was the first of best of seven games between the two teams which will decide the winner of the Eastern conference semifinal at the NBA playoffs.

The game was particularly thrilling for the fans of New York Knicks, given that the team defeated Boston Celtics by a narrow margin after recovering from a 20 point gap in the third quarter.

As per a report by GQ, Timothée Chalamet is a die-hard supporter of the New York Knicks. Chalamet’s love for basketball has been a subject of intense debate in the media.

Chalamet, a long-time resident of Manhattan, has appeared together with Kylie Jenner for NBA games where he has been seen supporting Los Angeles Lakers.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Lakers game (Image via Getty)
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Lakers game (Image via Getty)

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s high profile relationship caught a lot of attention when they attended a Lakers game against Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this year. While watching the game from the arena, the couple did not shy away from expressing affection towards each other.

GQ reported on the unusual nature of Chalamet’s support for the Lakers, keeping in mind that intense NBA fans never lend their support to two teams.

Notably, however, Jenner has been a long term resident of Los Angeles and many of her family members are supporters of the Los Angeles Lakers, reports GQ.

On the other hand, Jenner was also seen lending support to her boyfriend, Chalamet’s team, the New York Knicks. As per People Magazine, Jenner sported a Knicks cap in her vacation photographs, indicating that she is also happy to support the Knicks.


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Edited by Deebakar