After several years of making out on camera at random awards shows, wearing colour-coordinated outfits on the red carpet, and being generally obsessed with each other, you might have been hoping that Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet would finally take their relationship to the 2026 Met Gala. But nope!

The couple did not make their debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night because Timmy had other plans. Very specific other plans.

While Kylie was at the event in what can only be described as a look featuring 3D nipples.…

The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" - Arrivals
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Timothée was spotted at the Knicks game for the playoffs.

I mean, priorities!

Anyway, they might have skipped their Met Gala debut, but the two are coming off a busy awards season full of appearances together. And Timothée didn’t win the Oscar, but he did win a Critics Choice Awards—and shouted out Kylie in his speech. “Thank you to my partner for three years,” he said. “Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

During that cute speech, Kylie was caught on camera smiling and mouthed, “I love you.” It was all very sweet, so go ahead and relive the moment: