New York City recently called some Timothée Chalamet lookalikes to gather and compete for a prize of $50. The contest quickly went viral, with fans dressing as characters the 28-year-old actor has portrayed, such as Willy Wonka and others. The contest blew up after being promoted on social media and through flyers all throughout New York. While many participated, only one contestant took home the prize, but the crowded event was made even more memorable by a surprise appearance.
To discover what happened at the exciting Timothée Chalamet Look-Alike event and find out who took home the grand prize, keep reading below.
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The event took place on Sunday, October 27, at New York City’s Washington Square Park.
While there were plenty of Timothée lookalikes, the real actor himself surprised fans by showing up at the event, sparking excitement throughout the crowd. In videos captured by fans on X, the Dune star is seen posing with contestants.
His presence drew cheers from the crowd, and according to GQ Magazine, he greeted a contestant with, “Hey man, what’s up?”
