Kylie Jenner may have stunned the crowd in a sleek Ferragamo gown, but one notable detail had everyone talking—her boyfriend, actor Timothée Chalamet, was nowhere to be seen at the Met Gala this year.
While fans were hoping the couple would finally make their red carpet debut, Timothée had other plans, and they involved a couch, some friends, and a nail-biting basketball game.
Why Timothée Chalamet Skipped Fashion’s Biggest Night
According to sources close to the couple, Timothée didn’t ghost the Met Gala altogether—he actually gave it some thought.
But in the end, his loyalty to the New York Knicks took priority.
“He’s a huge fan, and Kylie totally gets that.”
“She didn’t pressure him to attend with her, and he really values that about her.”
While Kylie was turning heads in a curve-hugging corset dress and £700 shoes, Timothée was glued to the screen watching the Knicks pull off a dramatic 108–105 win against the Celtics.
His excitement spilled over into social media posts, one of which hilariously read, “This game is insane—I’m sh***ing myself!”
It Was Almost Their Big Public Debut… But Not Quite
Although they’ve been dating since 2023 and are no strangers to public affection—think the Oscars and Coachella—the couple agreed the Met Gala just wasn’t the right moment.
It turns out they didn’t want to turn the elegant evening into a spectacle.
“They talked about going together,” the source shared, “but they both felt like it would’ve been more of a performance than a date.
If Kylie was being honored or it was her first Met, Timothée would’ve been by her side, no doubt.
But they were happy doing their own thing this time.”
A Painful but Glamorous Night for Kylie
Kylie wasn’t totally alone, though. She was seen posing with Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis on the famous Met steps.
But her night wasn’t without a little drama—foot drama, that is.
Davis had suggested she tape her feet into her heels to keep them secure… which turned out to be a painful mistake.
In an Instagram video later that night, Kylie could be seen wincing and screaming as assistants frantically tried to remove the stuck shoes.
“Max told me to tape my feet into the shoes and now my feet are stuck,” she cried out, half-laughing and half-suffering.
The Kardashian Crew Brings Backup
As expected, Kylie wasn’t the only Jenner-Kardashian at the Met.
Her sisters Kendall and Kim also attended, bringing their own flair and a few headline moments.
Kim had a close call when a security guard accidentally stepped on her dress, nearly sending her stumbling as she arrived with her daughter North.
Behind the Scenes of Kylie and Timothée’s Low-Key Romance
Despite skipping the Met Gala together, Kylie and Timothée have been spotted being affectionate at various high-profile events lately.
Just days before the Gala, they were photographed kissing courtside at a basketball game.
But don’t expect to see their relationship all over your screens.
According to insiders, their lasting bond may be due to some firm boundaries—especially when it comes to Kylie’s reality TV world.
“Timothée was clear from the start,” one source said.
“He never wanted to be used as a prop on The Kardashians. He’s serious about acting and wants to be known for that, not for who he’s dating.”
In fact, both Kylie and Timothée seem to avoid discussing their relationship publicly.
Major interviews with Vogue and The Wall Street Journal barely mentioned their romance, and when Chalamet was asked about Kylie at a recent film festival, he sidestepped the question entirely and focused on thanking fans and industry peers.
Keeping Things Private While Living in the Spotlight
Even though Kylie has two children from her previous relationship with Travis Scott, she’s been fiercely private about her dynamic with Timothée.
And that seems to be working just fine for them.
Whether it’s a quiet night in watching basketball or dazzling solo at the Met Gala, Kylie and Timothée appear to be navigating fame on their own terms—with boundaries, support, and just enough glam to keep everyone intrigued.