Hollywood heavyweight Timothée Chalamet, usually the one with massive crowds following him, got caught completely off guard Tuesday night, admitting he was "starstruck" after meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Oscar-nominated actor was in town for the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, decked out in a France national team jacket to support his father's home country. Before kickoff, he crossed paths with the iconic DCC squad, and that moment became a memorable story of the night.
Chalamet Gets Caught Up In The DCC Hype At The World Cup
It's not every day you see a celebrity like Chalamet so taken aback, but video posted to Instagram by both the DCC and the NFL showed him beaming as he greeted the squad with hugs and posed for photos. He told them, "Yo, nice to meet you guys," before turning to the camera with a grin and declaring, "I'm starstruck." The encounter happened right before France lost their match 2-0, ending their tournament run as Spain advanced to the World Cup final.
It's no real shocker that even a movie star like Chalamet would be floored. The DCC has built a massive following well beyond Sundays this year, thanks to Netflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." That show tracks the squad through auditions, training camp, and the grind of the NFL season, building crossover appeal. Chalamet clearly recognized third-year cheerleader Anna Kate Sundvold by name, giving her a warm hug when she waved him over.
From Courtside To Cinema Showdown: Chalamet's Sports Fandom And Upcoming Blockbuster
Chalamet's sports fandom has been super visible lately. He was courtside just last month when Jalen Brunson snagged the Finals MVP, leading the New York Knicks to their historic NBA championship victory over the Spurs. His NFL allegiance, however, has been a bit murky, keeping fans guessing. He’s even been photographed in a Las Vegas Raiders jacket in the past, suggesting a possible lean towards the Silver and Black. But Tuesday’s starstruck reaction left little to no doubt about how he truly feels regarding Dallas' famed cheer squad. It’s a clear signal.
Beyond the sports world, Chalamet’s next major moment is coming up fast. "Dune: Part Three," the closing chapter of Denis Villeneuve's trilogy, hits theaters on December 18. And talk about a heavyweight clash: it drops on the very same day as Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday." Both of these most anticipated movies have been hyping up that release date for months, with people online already comparing it to the epic "Barbenheimer" craze. Chalamet and Robert Downey Jr. even joked that the clash should be called "Dunesday," setting the stage for a cinematic battle.
So, while France might be out of the World Cup, and his NFL team allegiance appears pretty settled, the real question for Chalamet fans is whether "Dunesday" becomes a genuine box office showdown or if the theater crowds split. Get your popcorn ready for December 18!
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