The Knicks have a large number of celebrity fans who typically attend games, but there may not be a bigger celebrity Knicks fan than Timothée Chalamet.
The famous actor has gone viral during the 2025 playoffs for his frequent appearances court-side during Knicks home games, along with other famous fans like Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and Spike Lee. Chalamet has turned that fandom into a relationship with the players, as he partied with the team after New York defeated the Celtics in the 2025 playoffs.
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Knicks turned down free bottles of champagne while celebrating their series win over Boston Friday
Timothée Chalamet & Russell Wilson joined Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Deuce McBride, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges & others downtown after Game 6 pic.twitter.com/yQbXr4eW9p
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 18, 2025
Just like in Los Angeles with the Lakers, Knicks games feature a slew of celebrities as the games become more important. In a fanbase full of celebrities, Chalamet has skyrocketed to the top of the list among Knicks fans, and represents the average fan among those sitting court-side.
So, how much of a fan is Chalamet? Here’s what there is to know.
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Where is Timothee Chalamet from?
Chalamet is a born-and-raised New Yorker, as the famous actor grew up in New York City.
While his work requires him to spend time in California, Chalamet still takes up residence in New York City as well, evidenced by his frequent appearances at Knicks game.
How old is Timothee Chalamet?
Chalamet is 29 years old, and will turn 30 in December of this year.
In his life, Chalamet has not seen much playoff success, as he hadn’t turned five yet the last time the Knicks made the NBA Finals. Therefore, Chalamet grew up rooting for a Knicks team that missed the playoffs eight times in nine years between 2001 and 2010, and 15 times in 19 years between 2001 and 2020.
Best Timothee Chalamet Knicks moments
Chalamet’s history as a Knicks fan goes back to his childhood, when he first developed a die-hard obsession with the team. The actor had several instances showcasing his fandom, including waiting outside a Broadway show to get Amar’e Stoudemire to sign a jersey and meeting former Knicks Landy Fields and Andy Rautins at Grand Central Station on a social media trivia hunt.
Timothee Chalamet really does know ball.
(via @landryfields) pic.twitter.com/RD6Ss0Nkl0
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 10, 2024
You thought someone who at 14, waited outside a Broadway show to get Amar’e Stoudemire’s autograph, would not be prepared for a sports show?? https://t.co/uurKMKQQdd pic.twitter.com/pmoryAoM54
— Chel (@chel_talksports) December 7, 2024
Both of those meetings happened well before Chalamet was a famous actor who could afford court-side seats at Madison Square Garden, which shows how deep his fandom lies.
Nobody had more fun at the Knicks game last night than Timothée Chalamet. pic.twitter.com/OyzOGd2Fzk
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 13, 2025
Then, when the Knicks defeated the Celtics in the second round of the 2025 playoffs, Chalamet celebrated with fans outside of MSG through the window of his limosine.
Timothée Chalamet embraces the chaos outside MSG pic.twitter.com/VF5GPSwLrC
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 17, 2025
If the Knicks finally win a title for the first time since 1972, expect Chalamet to celebrate like it’s one of the greatest moments of his life.
Timothee Chalamet movies
Chalamet has been acting since he was a child, but he’s taken a step towards stardom in the past decade.
Chalamet’s breakout role was as the star of “Call Me By Your Name”, which was nominated for an Oscar in 2018. The actor also appeared in “Lady Bird”, “The King”, and “Little Women” as he started to get bigger roles.
Recently, Chalamet has been the star of a few blockbuster movies, including in the “Dune” series, “Wonka” and as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”, the latter of which he was nominated for an Oscar.
Timothee Chalamet net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chalamet is worth $25 million thanks to his work as an actor.
