As far as party invitations go, the Met Gala—the glitziest, glamorous-iest, highest-wattage bash of them all—ranks among the most impossible to turn down. Unless, of course, you happen to be Justin Bieber or Timothée Chalamet and your respective favorite teams are both kicking off their second-round playoff series on the first Monday in May.

The couple were spotted getting cozy courtside in Los Angeles just days before star-studded partyDespite all the hot couples gracing the 2025 Met Gala with their presence, there was one that was noticeably missing — Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.