By Ariany Brizuela
The Met Gala 2026 once again paralyzed New York with its display of opulence, art and haute couture. However, beyond the architectural designs and transparencies that marked the day, the media focus focused on a absence that is already beginning to be a tradition: Timothée Chalamet.
Although the couple has been dating for three years—a milestone of stability in the Kardashian universe— The “Dune” actor once again let Kylie Jenner walk the red carpet alone.
The “curse” that Kylie doesn’t want to tempt
The reason for this distancing has its own name: “the curse of the met gala“. In the inner circle of the Kardashian-Jenners, There is a firm conviction that posing as a couple on this red carpet is the first step towards an imminent breakup.
According to sources close to the businesswoman, Kylie is more in love than ever and flatly refuses to “tempt fate” by exposing their relationship to the pressure and scrutiny generated by the most photographed event in the world.
This caution is not unfounded, but rather stems from previous experiences that have marked his family. In 2018 and 2019, Kylie attended with rapper Travis Scottfather of her two children; shortly after, the couple faced crisis that ended in a definitive separation.
History was repeated with her sisters: Kim Kardashian debuted her romance with Pete Davidson at the 2022 gala and, just three months later, the courtship disintegrated.
Basketball vs. Haute Couture
In this year’s edition, the couple’s strategy was more evident than ever. While Kylie Jenner monopolized the flashes with a design that interpreted the aesthetics of the gala, Timothée Chalamet was spotted a few miles away, at Madison Square Garden.
The actor preferred to enjoy a New York Knicks game, keeping a low profile and staying away from the formal dress code.
This “double agenda” has become the hallmark of their relationship. By separating their careers and high-profile social commitments, they have managed to build a private space that seems immune to the controversies that often surround the Kardashian clan.
For Kylie, the success of her courtship lies precisely in not turning it into a media attraction, especially on a red carpet that, for her, is loaded with negative energies for love.
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