Tina Fey addressed online reactions to photos showing her seated next to Timothée Chalamet during a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.

The images sparked social media discussion after some viewers accused Chalamet of “manspreading” because he appeared to be sitting with his legs spread widely while Fey sat upright beside him.

Speaking on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Fey dismissed the controversy and said Chalamet had been “nothing but lovely” throughout the evening.She also praised Kylie Jenner, Chalamet’s girlfriend, describing her as delightful.Fey explained that Chalamet spent much of the game joking around with actor Tracy Morgan, who frequently invites her to Knicks games.According to Fey, she was unaware of the online criticism until the following day.

She joked that the seating situation looked unbalanced because Chalamet’s long legs occupied more visible space while she herself took up more room in the seat area behind her.Using humor, she made clear there was no disagreement or discomfort between them.

The actress emphasized that the atmosphere at Knicks games is exciting and energetic, especially in the celebrity seating section where famous attendees interact before and during games.Fey described the crowd’s energy as electric and said everyone was happy because the Knicks won that night.The article also noted that Chalamet has maintained a relatively low public profile following a difficult awards season.Although he had been considered a strong Oscar contender for his role in “Marty Supreme,” he ultimately lost the Academy Award to Michael B.Jordan for “Sinners.”