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Kylie Jenner’s “Daddy” TikTok Comment Fuels Buzz Around Timothée Chalamet’s Knicks Game Appearance
5/21/2026, 8:35:37 AM
TikTok Comment Sparks Social Media Frenzy
On May 19 (some outlets reported May 20), Page Six posted a TikTok of Timothée Chalamet walking into Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kylie Jenner replied with the one-word comment “daddy.” The remark instantly generated a flood of fan responses, including “what Kylie said,” “Same Kylie,” and “Daddy indeed ?.” Jenner posted from Los Angeles that night, sharing a photo of a red Ferrari rather than attending the game.
Relationship Timeline and Public Appearances
Jenner and Chalamet were first linked in April 2023 after meeting at Paris Fashion Week. Their public debut came at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in September 2023, followed by joint outings at the U.S. Open, the Golden Globes, and several Knicks playoff games. The pair made a red-carpet debut as a couple at the 70th David di Donatello Awards in May 2025. By May 2026 they had been together for three years.
Game Night Details and Chalamet’s New Look
Chalamet arrived clean-shaven with a shorter haircut, wearing a graphic Knicks sweatshirt, camouflage joggers and Timberland boots. He sat courtside with Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan. The Knicks erased a 20-point deficit to win 115-104 in overtime. Other courtside guests included Jimmy Fallon and Dustin Hoffman. This marked Chalamet’s third consecutive playoff game appearance, after skipping the 2026 Met Gala to support the team.
Official Statements from the Couple
During his 2026 Critics Choice Awards acceptance, Chalamet thanked Jenner as his “partner of three years” and praised their shared “foundation.” An October 2024 insider described the relationship as “very serious, but also a fun relationship,” noting close family ties and a balance of work and quality time. A separate source said the pair deliberately avoided joint Met Gala appearances to sidestep a perceived “Met Gala curse.”
Fan Reaction and Conflicting Reports
Knicks’ official Instagram replied to Chalamet’s earlier dribbling video with the playful note, “check your dms we just sent you a 10-day.” Fans on TikTok and Twitter amplified Jenner’s “daddy” comment, sharing memes that linked the couple to the Knicks’ comeback. Sources differ on the TikTok post’s date—some cite May 19, others May 20—reflecting time-zone variations. No source confirms whether Jenner will attend Game 2, leaving their joint appearance status unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Lastly, I'll just say, thank you to my partner of three years,” — Timothée Chalamet, 2026 Critics Choice Awards
- “I don’t say that with any fear, I just don’t have anything to say,” — Timothée Chalamet, Vogue interview, November 2025
- “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,” — Unnamed insider, Page Six
- “check your dms we just sent you a 10-day,” — Knicks official Instagram account
What’s Next
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for May 21. Media speculation suggests Jenner may travel to New York for the matchup, though no official confirmation has been made.
