Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest Gets Surprise Timothee Chalamet Appearance and $500 Fine: See Photo

“They’re afraid it will be unsafe and too noisy,” says Page, the event’s chief creator and producer, as her team is presented with a hot pink $500 award. “Now that most of our team is busy trying to communicate with deputies, it’s gotten a little out of hand, so we’re trying to be as polite as possible.”

Law enforcement said the group did not have permission to hold the event and could no longer hold it in the park. This led to impromptu Timothee Chalamet parade around the village, with the event moving several blocks to the Mercer Playground. Roberto’s bodyguard says that’s why the team had a plan B. While the crowd marched, some visitors milled around the arch. They were met with aggression, with officers shouting through megaphones: “If you don’t clear the area, you will be called out.” One of Chalamet’s doubles was handcuffed. Event organizers believe he may have been removed by mistake as a member of the organizers.

“It’s a shame we had to pay a $500 fine, but that’s the price of culture,” Gilbert says. And while the competition was a clear success, Gilbert says the team has no plans to run more competitions like this in the future.

Amid the chaos, Miles, dressed in a Willy Wonka costume, took home the coveted cash prize and trophy. Below, we spoke to several Timmy-T lookalikes and contestants about the enticing and disorienting spectacle of the 2024 Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest.

Spencer, 22 years old