Timothee Chalamet addresses Oscars snub at Knicks game in rare video

Timothee Chalamet did not earn his much-anticipated Academy Award this year for lead role in Marty Supreme.

After staying silent following his loss, the 30-year-old star decided to finally address the snub at the Knicks game on June 13.

During his celebration, the Dune star compared the Oscars to the NBA playoff between his favourite team and the Spurs.

In a video, he stated: “Way rather this than the Oscars,” sparking a major buzz online with his interest in the game more than his acting career.

The statement left his admirers divided with one X user noting that the Hollywood star “spent a whole year begging for an Oscar to say this sh*t.”

Another netizen penned down: “Then don’t go to the Oscar’s again,” while a third was of opinion: “Now they’re NEVER giving him an Oscar.”

Timothee was hyped up for the win of the Knicks win at the NBA playoffs as the team crushed the Spurs in the match.

However, the Wonka lead has been in the headlines for working hard to earn his first ever Academy Award despite being nominated in several categories.

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