A Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan spiraled into chaos, attracting hundreds and resulting in police intervention. The event, organized by YouTuber Anthony Po, saw the actor himself make a surprise appearance, while contestants vied for the title amidst growing pandemonium.
- Timothée Chalamet is very popular in New York
- He crashed his own lookalike party
- Police arrested some goers
A Surprise Appearance in Manhattan
In an unexpected twist, Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet made an unannounced appearance at a look-alike contest held in his honor in Lower Manhattan.
The event, which took place on a bustling Sunday, attracted a large crowd and led to a dispersal order from the police, culminating in at least one arrest. Amidst the chaos, Chalamet briefly mingled with his doppelgängers, who were dressed as characters from his popular films 'Wonka' and 'Dune.'
As the contestants began their walk down the red carpet in Washington Square Park, the police intervened, instructing the gathering to disperse. The organizers faced a $500 fine due to the "unpermitted costume contest." The authorities took one participant into custody, although the specific charges remain undisclosed. An NYPD spokesperson mentioned that charges were pending.
What began as a light-hearted event quickly escalated into a spectacle. "It started off as a silly joke and now it’s turned pandemonium," remarked Paige Nguyen, a producer associated with Anthony Po, the YouTube personality who orchestrated the contest.
The event had been advertised through flyers across New York, promising a $50 prize for the winner, sparking widespread interest and RSVPs online.
"It’s all in the nose," said Lauren Klas, a 27-year-old graphic designer who clung to a fence post to get a better view of the stage. "All of his bone structure, really."
A New Location and a New Winner
After leaving the park, the group relocated to a nearby playground, where more than a dozen contestants continued to vie for the audience's favor from a makeshift stage.
The finalists were judged on various criteria, including their resemblance to Chalamet and their ability to speak French. Additionally, they were quizzed on their intentions to improve the world and their romantic aspirations involving Kylie Jenner, rumored to be Chalamet's partner.
Ultimately, the winner was announced: Miles Mitchell, a 21-year-old from Staten Island, who donned a purple Willy Wonka costume and enthusiastically tossed candy to the crowd.
As he posed with a novelty-sized check labeled "Best Tim," fans eagerly lined up for photos and social media exchanges with the victor. "I’m excited and I’m also overwhelmed," Mitchell admitted. "There were so many good look-alikes. It was really a toss-up."
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The event also sparked discussions about what truly defines a Timothée Chalamet look-alike. "I’m excited and I’m also overwhelmed,” Mitchell said. “There were so many good look-alikes. It was really a toss-up."
