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Timothee Chalamet slapped with $79 fine after THAT e-bike stunt at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

Timothee Chalamet slapped with  fine after THAT e-bike stunt at London premiere of A Complete Unknown

Timothee Chalamet made a splash this week when he arrived to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on a Lime electric bike.

But the Academy Award nominee’s two-wheeled red carpet transportation — that went viral on social media — ended up costing him.

Chalamet revealed on the French chat show Quotidien on Wednesday that he received a £65 fine (which converts to roughly $79) for incorrectly parking the e-bike at BFI Southbank.

‘There was a traffic jam,’ said Chalamet, who spoke in French, of his reason for choosing to take an ‘ecological’ bike to the premiere instead of a chauffeured car.

Unbeknownst to the actor, he parked the e-bike in an area where he ‘actually wasn’t allowed to park.

‘I got a £65 fine and actually it was horrible because it was actually kind of an advert for them,’ Chalamet told host Yann Romain Barthès.

Timothee Chalamet made a splash this week when he arrived to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on a Lime electric bike

Timothee Chalamet made a splash this week when he arrived to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on a Lime electric bike

« The idea is that I have no idea… there was a traffic jam and I actually wasn’t allowed to park there and I got a £65 fine and actually it’s horrible because it was an advert for them ! »#TimothéeChalamet at Quotidien today pic.twitter.com/fSXuaoVeNx

— Choupistick (@choupistick) January 15, 2025

Chalamet’s bike path to his film’s big London premiere also garnered a parking fine for professional pH๏τographer Aidan Zamiri, who rode along with the actor on a Lime e-bike on his own.

On Tuesday, Zamiri shared a video of himself and Chalamet riding across Westminster Bridge en route to the premiere on his Instagram Story, with the accompanying caption: ‘Favourite mode of transport.’

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He later admitted the ride had been terminated by Lime – who monitor each journey – because he was idle ‘for an unusually long time,’ before eventually picking up a £2:00 fine (which coverts to roughly $2.40) — for ‘incorrect parking.’

Chalamet rode the red carpet on the green bike before ending his ride via Lime’s mobile app — though he later discovered that he, too, received a parking violation.

The star looked dapper in a black blazer and matching trousers, with a blue patterned satin shirt underneath as he posed for pH๏τos ahead of the film’s screening.

Missing from the action was his glamorous girlfriend Kylie Jenner, 27.

However, the couple reunited on Wednesday for a romantic night out in Paris, France after Chalamet attended the Paris premiere of A Complete Unknown.

They held hands as they headed to dinner at Cyril Lignac’s restaurant amid news the Kardashian-Jenner family all fled the devastating Los Angeles fires. 

But the Academy Award nominee's two-wheeled red carpet transportation — that went viral on social media — ended up costing him

But the Academy Award nominee’s two-wheeled red carpet transportation — that went viral on social media — ended up costing him

Chalamet revealed on the French chat show Quotidien on Wednesday that he received a £65 fine (which converts to roughly $79) for incorrectly parking the e-bike outside BFI Southbank

Chalamet revealed on the French chat show Quotidien on Wednesday that he received a £65 fine (which converts to roughly $79) for incorrectly parking the e-bike outside BFI Southbank

'I got a £65 fine and actually it was horrible because it was actually kind of an advert for them,' Chalamet told host Yann Romain Barthès

‘I got a £65 fine and actually it was horrible because it was actually kind of an advert for them,’ Chalamet told host Yann Romain Barthès

Jenner and Chalamet’s last joint public outing was just two weeks ago, after they enjoyed a loved up date night to the Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 5th.

Their romantic getaway to the City of Love also comes amid major relationship news.

Jenner believes boyfriend Chalamet is ‘the one,’ according to an insider for Page Six.

The mother-of-two ‘feels like Timothee is so different from all her other exes she’s dated in the past,’ adding that she ‘has never felt like this about anybody else before,’ the source noted. 

The insider said that Kylie ‘definitely sees a future with him.’

Their relationship of almost two years has gone from strength to strength, with the couple most recently enjoying a PDA filled date night to the Golden Globes on January 5. 

This was the second time Timothee invited Kylie as his plus one to the Golden Globe Awards – as she also attended with him last year on Sunday, January 7, 2024. 

Kylie dazzled in a backless silver gown that showcased her incredible figure. The frock also had a very low neckline, revealing her ample cleavage.

Chalamet also inadvertently landed his pH๏τographer in H๏τ water on Tuesday evening after arriving at his latest film premiere on a Lime bike On Tuesday, Zamiri shared a video of himself and Chalamet riding across Westminster Bridge en route to the premiere on his Instagram Story, with the accompanying caption: 'Favourite mode of transport'

Chalamet also inadvertently landed his pH๏τographer in H๏τ water on Tuesday evening after arriving at his latest film premiere on a Lime bike 

The pH๏τographer later admitted the ride had been terminated by Lime - who monitor each journey - because he was idle 'for an unusually long time,' before eventually picking up a £2:00 fine (which coverts to roughly $2.40) for 'incorrect parking'

The pH๏τographer later admitted the ride had been terminated by Lime – who monitor each journey – because he was idle ‘for an unusually long time,’ before eventually picking up a £2:00 fine (which coverts to roughly $2.40) for ‘incorrect parking’

Chalamet plays folk singer Bob Dylan in the biopic, which will hit theaters in the UK on Friday, January 17

Chalamet plays folk singer Bob Dylan in the biopic, which will hit theaters in the UK on Friday, January 17

Kylie wore a vintage Versace dress from the 1999 collection, previously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley at the CFDAs on June 2, 1999.

Timothee and Kylie had a sweet PDA moment during their date night to the Globes.

The lovebirds shared a pᴀssionate kiss at the event, with Kylie cradling his face.

She posed up a storm with Timothee’s A Complete Unknown’s cast mates Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro at their table.

Kylie and Timothee are said to have sparked up a romance after they both attended the Jean-Paul Gaultier fashion show on January 25, 2023.

The couple had been quietly dating since early April 2023, which was first revealed by celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi.

A tipster had revealed that they were dating: ”Anon pls!! Multiple sources have told me Timmy C has a new girl… Kylie Jenner.’

In mid-April 2023, after news broke of their coupling, Kylie’s Range Rover was seen in Timothee’s driveway of his Beverly Hills home.

While Chalamet's girlfriend Kylie Jenner skipped out on his recent A Complete Unknown premieres, the couple reunited in Paris, France on Wednesday night The lovebirds were seen holding hands as they grabbed dinner at Cyril Lignac's restaurant; Jenner seen in October

While Chalamet’s (left on January 15) girlfriend Kylie Jenner (right in October 2024) skipped out on his recent A Complete Unknown premieres, the couple reunited in Paris, France on Wednesday night

Her SUV drove straight up the Wonka star’s driveway, according to TMZ.

One day later, Timothee jumped into Kylie’s SUV after he attended an art show in Santa Monica, with her security guard jumping into his car and driving it, per TMZ.

They arrived at тιтo’s Tacos in LA and her security team went and picked up food for them and brought it to the car.

That same month, People’s source reported that the stars were ‘hanging out and getting to know each other with another insider revealing that they ‘hang out every week’ but it’s ‘not serious.’

‘She is getting to know him. Kylie is having fun. After years of back and forth with Travis [Scott], she just wants to date without any pressure,’ their source said.

They were never seen together publicly until the Beyonce concert.

A false rumor circulated in early August 2023 that the actor had ‘dumped’ her; TMZ confirmed they were still together and that the rumor was not true.

Their first public sighting came on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Beyonce’s last LA concert – which took place at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Jenner was Chalamet's plus on at the 2025 Golden Globe Award, which were held on Sunday, January 5

Jenner was Chalamet’s plus on at the 2025 Golden Globe Award, which were held on Sunday, January 5

The couple made their public debut in the VIP section of the concert – with the stars kissing and cuddling, making it no secret of their red-H๏τ romance.

One week later, she packed on the PDA with boyfriend Timothee at the US Open.

The couple shared several pᴀssionate kisses from their seat, while sitting very close to each other.

They were also spotted together at the annual Kardashian/Jenner Christmas Eve bash in 2023.

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