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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Skip Met Gala Over ‘Curse,’ Choose Knicks Playoff Night
5/12/2026, 12:14:29 PM
The Decision to Avoid the Met Gala
In May 2026 Kylie Jenner attended the Met Gala alone in a Schiaparelli gown, while Timothée Chalamet did not appear on the red carpet. A Page Six source said the pair deliberately avoided a joint appearance because they feared the “Met Gala curse,” a superstition linking shared attendance to break-ups. Instead, Chalamet watched the New York Knicks’ first-round playoff game against the Philadelphia 76 Sellers at Madison Square Garden and posted an Instagram Story of his courtside view.
Timeline of the Couple’s Met Gala History
Jenner and Travis Scott attended the Met Gala in 2018 and 2019 before splitting in January 2023. Rumors of a romance with Chalamet began in April 2023. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson separated three months after their 2022 Met Gala appearance. In May 2026 Jenner appeared solo at the Gala while Chalamet skipped the event.
Data & Statistics: Curse Lore and Knicks Sweep
The “Met Gala curse” has been cited in three high-profile break-ups: Katie Holmes & Jamie Foxx (May 2019), Amanda Seyfried & Justin Long (four months after their 2015 debut), and Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth (August 2019). The Knicks swept the 76 Sellers 4-0, closing on May 10 2026 with a 144-114 win, extending their streak to seven straight victories after being “uncursed” by WWE personality Danhausen.
Official Statements & Responses
Representatives for Jenner and Chalamet did not respond to requests for comment. The Knicks posted footage of Chalamet hugging fan Tracy Morgan during the game. Chalamet later posted a broom emoji on Instagram to mark the sweep.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentators describe the “Met Gala curse” as an unverified superstition, noting that media narratives often link celebrity break-ups to the event without empirical evidence.
On-the-Ground Reports
Jenner’s Met Gala ensemble featured a pearl-encrusted Schiaparelli dress with a nude-illusion corset. At Madison Square Garden, Chalamet was seen cheering the Knicks, hugging Tracy Morgan, and later traveling to Philadelphia for Games 2-4.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Page Six says Chalamet attended the game alone, while Operations Sports reports Jenner joined him for Game 2 after the Gala. Neither party has confirmed either version.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Kylie and Timothée intentionally avoided attending the Met Gala together these past few years because they didn’t want to risk the whole ‘Met Gala curse’ thing,” — Page Six source
- “Kylie was especially superstitious about it after going to the Met with Travis [Scott] in 2018 and 2019 before they eventually split,” — Page Six source
- “Kylie is very conscious of the so-called 'Met Gala curse,' where couples who attend together end up breaking up.” — Close associate
- “Yes. However, I'm gonna need one of those front row seats in front of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner; I'd like to be right in the middle.” — Danhausen, WWE Superstar
What’s Next
The Knicks move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Jenner and Chalamet’s future joint appearances remain uncertain, keeping the “curse” narrative in public view.
