Instagram/Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Celebrity Timothée Chalamet skipped the 2026 Met Gala to watch the Knicks, while Kylie Jenner stunned solo at the event. See why he chose basketball over fashion. May 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Timothée Chalamet was notably absent from the highly anticipated 2026 Met Gala, despite his relationship with Kylie Jenner, who dazzled on the iconic steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. While the gala is a celebrated event known for its glamorous attendees and elaborate fashion, the Wonka actor chose a different way to spend his evening.