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Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest: The Winner & Why Cops Got Involved

Several Timothée Chalamet lookalikes gathered in New York to compete for a cash prize. Learn more about how the viral event unfolded and the special surprises that took place.

Image Credit: Getty ImagesNew York City recently called some Timothée Chalamet lookalikes to gather and compete for a prize of $50. The contestant who won the title of “Best Tim” and took home the $50 check was Miles Mitchell, who dressed as Timothée’s Willy Wonka character. Paige Nguyen, who works for YouTube personality Anthony Po, the event’s creator, shared with the outlet, “It started off as a silly joke and now it’s turned pandemonium.” Though police tried to disperse the crowd, reports indicate that an arrest was made, and it appeared to involve one of the Timothée doppelganger contestants.

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