When Halloween season rolls around in New York City, anything is possible—including seeing Timothée Chalamet crash his own lookalike contest.
This quirky, surreal event quickly went viral, drawing attention across social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
The Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Competition
The contest was promoted by organizers who plastered NYC with flyers offering a tempting prize: $50 to the best Timothée Chalamet impersonator. Naturally, the unusual event caught the eye of New Yorkers and the internet alike, sparking excitement and curiosity.
The participants came prepared, dressed as Chalamet’s iconic characters from films or simply embracing their uncanny resemblance to the Hollywood star.
Contestants were even asked about their French-speaking skills, their dreams to improve the world, and their romantic thoughts on Chalamet’s rumored relationship with Kylie Jenner.
But the contest didn’t unfold without a little drama: the police eventually arrived, reportedly prepared to issue a $500 fine to organizers for holding an “unpermitted costume contest.”
the cops arrived to the timothée chalamet look-alike contest and cancelled the event..😭 fun is over i guess pic.twitter.com/Ee8SkKz8Ov
— َ (@chlmtslut) October 27, 2024
One person was even taken into custody in the chaos. However, nothing could derail the event’s momentum.
Timothee’s Appearance: A Big Moment For Pop Culture
Then, came the ultimate twist: Timothée Chalamet himself made an unexpected appearance in Lower Manhattan, much to the amazement of the crowd.
He posed with the lookalikes, delighting fans and making for a surreal, unforgettable moment as videos captured his every move.
it’s like jesus showing up to a christmas party https://t.co/gKvLgoY3fl
— val (@valeriebuvat) October 27, 2024
In the end, Miles Mitchell, a 21-year-old Staten Island resident dressed in a purple Willy Wonka outfit, took home the prize. The wild spirit of Halloween—and Chalamet’s cameo—turned this quirky gathering into a one-of-a-kind celebration.
this whole timothée chalamet lookalike contest in nyc is so funny you cannot make this shit up. the grand prize was $50, thousands of people showed up, the police showed up & arrested one of the contestants, the real timothée showed up 😭 definitely a historic pop culture moment
— ☾ (@chalamieczyslaw) October 28, 2024
If anything, this event was a reminder that these spontaneous, eccentric moments make New York City and Halloween season so unforgettable. Also, the memes are amazing!
I was behind the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition. Thanks my #1 fan (timothee) for showing up. pic.twitter.com/ZfYkOBuTNB
— Anthony Po (@anthpo) October 27, 2024