Why Timothée Chalamet Missed Met Gala With Girlfriend Kylie Jenner

Timothée Chalametwas not reigning supreme at the2026 Met Gala.

Timothée Chalamet, the actor known for his role in Wonka, couldn’t make it to the Met Gala with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner. He shared on Instagram that he was busy watching the New York Knicks play the Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Kylie turned heads at the Met Gala in New York, wearing a daring Schiaparelli gown. The dress included a nude-toned corset top with realistic nipple detailing, fitting the event’s ‘Fashion Is Art’ theme.

For the ‘Costume Art’ themed Met Gala, I noticed she really nailed her look! She styled her brunette hair in beautiful waves and added a stunning diamond and pearl necklace. It was quite the event, co-chaired by fashion icons like Anna Wintour, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams – you can find photos of all the celebrity attendees here if you’re interested!

Although Timothée Chalamet didn’t attend the Met Gala this year, he’s been a guest at the event before, and is well known for his appearances on its steps.

In 2022, the star of Dune: Part Two helped host the Met Gala, alongside Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman – all prominent young figures in their fields.

Timothée Chalamet captivated audiences with his effortlessly cool and confident style while hosting, wearing a striking all-white outfit designed by Haider Ackermann and finishing the look with classic white Converse sneakers.

According to Vogue, Timothée was chosen as a co-chair because his style is unique – he combines streetwear with high-fashion pieces, doesn’t rely on a stylist, and isn’t afraid to experiment with cutting-edge designers, making him stand out from other young stars.

And the 30-year-old didn’t take the designation lightly.

You know, being at the Met Gala is just…surreal. I was chatting with Keke Palmer on the red carpet and honestly, trying to describe how it felt, I stumbled over my words a bit! I initially said it felt like a ‘stupid honor,’ which sounded terrible! What I meant to say – and quickly corrected myself – was that it’s a stupidly big honor. It really is! It’s one of those moments you just can’t quite believe is happening.

Timothée is having a very busy year, returning to a major fashion event, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Marty Supreme, and with a new Dune movie on the way. However, he’s determined to maintain a personal life away from the public eye.

He explained in a 2023 interview with GQ that it’s important to live fully and have genuine experiences. “You need to experience the highs and lows of life – fall in love, and even feel boredom,” he said.

To see all the stars who did make it to the Met Gala this year, keep reading.