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Chalamet Skips Met Gala for Knicks Playoff, Jenner Attends

5/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Timothée Chalamet skipped the May 4, 2026 Met Gala to sit courtside for the Knicks’ Game 1 playoff vs the Philadelphia 76ers.
He shared an Instagram Story showing baby-blue Adidas sneakers, a rugby-striped tee and light-wash jeans.
Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala in a custom Schiaparelli nude corset and skirt.
Jenner sat courtside with Chalamet on April 28, 2026, alongside Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, who wore Knicks blue and orange at the Gala.

History

Historical Context

Since its 1948 founding, the Met Gala has evolved from a modest charity dinner into the fashion world’s premier fundraiser, a transformation accelerated when Anna Wintour took the chair in 1995 and expanded the guest list to roughly 650-700 seats. By 2004, major music stars walked the red carpet, cementing the celebrity-driven model that sees figures like Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend.

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Story summary

Timothée Chalamet skipped the May 4, 2026 Met Gala to sit courtside for the Knicks’ Game 1 playoff vs the Philadelphia 76ers.
He shared an Instagram Story showing baby-blue Adidas sneakers, a rugby-striped tee and light-wash jeans.
Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala in a custom Schiaparelli nude corset and skirt.
Jenner sat courtside with Chalamet on April 28, 2026, alongside Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, who wore Knicks blue and orange at the Gala.

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