Fact check: Is Timothee Chalamet arrested? Exploring rumors

A fan event in New York City recently brought attention to Timothee Chalamet and his look-alikes, as they came together to celebrate their similar looks to the actor at the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition. The event, organized by YouTube star Anthony Po, reportedly attracted a big crowd, with many people dressing up as Chalamet's famous characters like Paul Atreides and Willy Wonka.

As the event gained traction, it also faced intervention from the police due to the overwhelming footfall. Contrary to rumors circulating on the internet, Chalamet was not arrested at the event. As confirmed by ABC News on October 28, 2024, a contestant from the look-alike competition was taken into custody.

The police presence led to confusion, sparking rumors that Chalamet himself was arrested, which is inaccurate. Police reportedly asked the crowd to disperse due to a lack of proper permits.

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Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest spins out of control, ending in unexpected arrest

Timothee Chalamet made an unexpected visit to the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition held in New York City, drawing a large crowd of fans and admirers eager to see the actor and his doppelgangers.

The event, hosted by YouTube star Anthony Po, asked participants to dress as Chalamet's famous characters and the winner would get money as a prize. People gathered at Washington Square Park, many wearing costumes from Chalamet's movies.

As the footfall increased, the event caught the attention of the local authorities. Police arrived and issued a dispersal order, citing the lack of a permit for the gathering. Organizers were fined $500, and, amid the commotion, "at least one contestant" was detained by police, though the exact reason remains unclear, as per ABC News.

Despite this, Chalamet, with his bodyguards around him, spent time with fans and took pictures at the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition. The gathering reportedly moved to a playground, where the contest continued.

Participants answered questions on various topics, from Chalamet's rumored relationship with Kylie Jenner to their French-speaking skills. Miles Mitchell, a 21-year-old college student from Staten Island dressed as Willy Wonka, eventually won the competition and the $50 prize.

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Will there be another lookalike competition? Details explored

After the success of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition, people are looking forward to a Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest on November 17, 2024, at 1 PM under the Washington Square Park Arch in New York City.

The event inspired by White's role as Carmy Berzatto in The Bear, sparked widespread interest after a tweet from X user @girlflopping went viral. The tweet got over 55,000 likes and gave details about the upcoming gathering. The post said:

"A Jeremy Allen White look alike contest will take place in Washington Square Park on November 17th. The prize will be 2 packs of cigarettes of your choice and a 7 day metrocard. it's BYOF: bring your own flowers."

Unlike Chalamet’s contest, which had a $50 prize, White’s lookalike competition offers rewards like two packs of cigarettes and a seven-day MetroCard. Fans are hoping for a surprise visit by Jeremy Allen White at the event, like Chalamet. However, his attendance remains uncertain.

The new trend of fans organizing lookalike events has become popular on social media. Many people joked about past stars like Gene Wilder or even White making a surprise appearance.