The real reason Timothée Chalamet skipped out on the Met Gala with Kylie Jenner is actually wild
She walked the red carpet alone again
As the world’s fashion elite gathered on the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2025 Met Gala, one familiar face was absent from his famous girlfriend’s side: Timothée Chalamet. While Kylie Jenner turned heads in a sheer corset gown by Ferragamo’s Maximilian Davis, Timothée was nowhere to be seen.
Kylie attends the Met Gala without her boyfriend
Rumours swirl as Kylie attended the Met without her partner for another year. Was it a scheduling conflict? A fashion emergency? A quiet split? The truth, however, is far simpler and surprisingly down-to-earth.
It’s the second consecutive year Kylie’s partner has opted out of the Met Gala. In 2024, he missed the event due to filming commitments for the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
While fans may have missed seeing the couple’s red carpet chemistry, Timothée still managed to generate headlines, proving that even when he’s off the carpet, his influence endures.
Kylie, as always, turned heads in her stunning look during the event, but people were still left scratching their heads as to Timothée’s whereabouts.
The real reason Timothée wasn’t there
According to Page Six, Chalamet skipped fashion’s biggest night to watch the New York Knicks’ thrilling 108–105 playoff victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The actor is a known basketball enthusiast and he opted for a more relaxed evening at home with friends, cheering on the Knicks from an iPad?!
Chalamet even shared the moment on Instagram, highlighting how much of a superfan he really is. Meanwhile, Jenner seemed to support his choice, subtly nodding to it earlier in the day by posting bikini selfies while wearing a Knicks cap, suggesting her boyfriend’s game-night plans were no surprise.
On the blue carpet, she remained composed and elegant, delivering one of the evening’s standout fashion moments without directly addressing Chalamet’s absence, beyond a quick, confident “Next year,” when asked.
As noted by the New York Post, his decision to prioritise the Knicks over couture resonated with many admirers, who appreciated his authenticity and team loyalty.
Ultimately, the incident highlights a rare celebrity moment of relatability: even at the pinnacle of fame and fashion, sometimes, it’s perfectly acceptable to skip the red, or blue, carpet in favour of your favourite sports team.
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