Timothée Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest

Yesterday, the streets of Washington Square Park in New York probably witnessed the dream of many young aspiring actresses: a crowd filled with Timothée Chalamet look-alikes. A wave of young men with piercing eyes, sharp jawlines, and dark curls gathered this Sunday afternoon to compete for the title of the young Franco-American actor's best look-alike. An event announced weeks prior, it had already gained significant buzz even beyond New York's borders, catching the attention of the man himself. As contestants paraded by, some dressed as Wonka, others in the classic t-shirt-and-Converse combo as Elio from Call Me by Your Name, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun, the young actor chose to join the crowd and see his self-proclaimed doppelgängers firsthand.

Initially hiding behind a mask and a low-brimmed cap, he eventually revealed his identity, prompting an outburst of cheers, tears, and, naturally, selfies. The police then had to intervene for the safety of the star and his fans, even handcuffing one of the look-alikes who seemed to get a bit too carried away. After this incident, which quickly went viral on social media, one question remained: among all these look-alikes, how could one be sure that it was actually Timothée Chalamet and not just a random guy with winning genetics? While no scientific proof was provided, there was little doubt—upon scrutinizing the photos, it was clear that the real actor was indeed present. And yet, despite his resemblance, he was not awarded the top prize. The jury deemed that some of the contestants resembled the actor more than he did himself. The prize went to a look-alike dressed in a Wonka cape, who received a gold trophy and a $50 check, with the title of “Best Tim”.

Nevertheless, Timothée Chalamet's presence won him first place in the hearts of internet users, who were all amused by his self-deprecation and unexpected presence, which changed the course of the day and the competition. Most of the comments on participants' or audience TikToks were unanimous: “Timothée had the chance to do the funniest thing possible, and he took it,” “This is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time,” “This is so iconic of him”. The 28-year-old actor, currently filming a biopic as Bob Dylan in New York, and also set to play Marty Reisman in Marty Supreme, alongside Tyler, the Creator, and Gwyneth Paltrow, did not receive a single negative comment—a feat in an era where social media often overflows with hate and criticism. Among the many participants who gave their time and energy to the contest, only one took home the coveted first prize (likely more emotionally than materially valuable), but the afternoon allowed them to step into the shoes of a star under the New York sun. As they say, with the right look, light eyes, dark curls, and a mustache can make anyone the star of the day.