Timothée Chalamet Skips Met Gala to Attend Knicks' Game 1 vs. 76ers
Summary
Actor Timothée Chalamet chose to skip the 2026 Met Gala and instead attended Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. This continues a pattern, as he also missed last year’s Met Gala to watch a Knicks playoff game.Key Facts
- Timothée Chalamet is a dedicated New York Knicks fan and has skipped the Met Gala to attend Knicks playoff games more than once.
- At the 2026 Met Gala, actor Ben Stiller and his wife wore colors to honor the Knicks, but Chalamet was not present.
- Chalamet’s girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, attended the Met Gala alone this year and last year when Chalamet skipped the event.
- Chalamet attended Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks recently eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs with a strong Game 6 win.
- The 76ers came back from a 3-1 series deficit to win their series against the Boston Celtics.
- There is a notable rivalry between 76ers star Joel Embiid and Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, which adds intensity to the series.
- Chalamet’s presence at the game has gained attention, including viral moments of him sitting near celebrity Tina Fey.
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