Timothée Chalamet's Knicks Game Night: A Met Gala Snub or Ultimate Support?
Timothée Chalamet chose to skip the 2026 Met Gala to support his team at a New York Knicks game. He shared a photo from the game on his Instagram Stories, showing the players on the court during a break. While Chalamet was at the game, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala in a custom Schiaparelli outfit, interpreting the theme "Costume Art" with a nude corset and voluminous skirt adorned with unique accessories.
The Met Gala's theme this year is "Costume Art," exploring the relationship between clothing and the human body. The exhibition, curated by Andrew Bolton, will feature sections dedicated to various aspects of the body, paired with art pieces dating back 5,000 years. The gala's co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. The exhibition will be open to the public from May 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027.
Chalamet has a history of prioritizing Knicks games over the Met Gala, as he did last year. He expressed his love for supporting the team during the spring season, calling it the most fun period of his life. Jenner also joined Chalamet at a Knicks game this season, sitting courtside with Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, who attended the 2026 Met Gala in Knicks colors to represent their team.
Chalamet made his Met Gala debut as a co-host at the 2021 event with the theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." He wore a white Haider Ackermann blazer, sweatpants, and classic Converse Chuck Taylor Hi-Top sneakers for the occasion.