Timothée Chalamet fails his own lookalike competition after police break up crowded event – National
Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance Sunday at his own lookalike contest in Lower Manhattan, a well-attended event that resulted in a police dispersal order and at least one arrest.
Flanked by bodyguards, Chalamet posed for photos with his high-cheeked, curly-haired lookalikes, some of whom had dressed as Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides — characters Chalamet played in “Wonka” and the “Dune” films “. Sometimes, adoring fans focused their attention on the lookalikes, apparently thinking they were face to face with the real Chalamet.
Miles Mitchell, 21, winner of the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest near Washington Square Park, Sunday October 27, 2024, in New York.
(AP Photo/Stefan Jérémie)
The event, advertised on flyers across New York, was one of several lookalike contests hosted by YouTube personality Anthony Po. As word spread on social media, thousands of people responded to the event, which promised $50 to the winner.
But minutes after the contest began — and before the actor made his entrance — police ordered the large group to disperse from Washington Square Park, and organizers were fined $500 for a “contest unauthorized costumes. At least one candidate was taken away in handcuffs, but police did not immediately say why.
“It started as a stupid joke and now it’s turned into chaos,” said Paige Nguyen, producer of the YouTube creator.
Most of the Chalamets hopefuls and spectators have moved to a new park.
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On a makeshift stage, the lookalikes were questioned about their romantic plans with Kylie Jenner. Jenner and Chalamet are reportedly a couple. They were also asked to demonstrate their mastery of French and what they would do to make the world a better place.
Ultimately, the audience chose a winner: Miles Mitchell, a Staten Island resident and senior student. Dressed in a purple Willy Wonka outfit, he threw candy from a briefcase to crowds of young admirers.
“I’m excited and I’m also overwhelmed,” Mitchell said. “There were so many good lookalikes. It was really a hard blow.
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