In a crossover that took the internet by surprise, Timothee Chalamet was spotted having lunch with Larry David – and fans are loving what is perhaps one of the coolest and most unexpected celebrity friendships that we’ve seen.
The actor, 25, and the comedian, 74, were photographed having lunch together on earlier this week at Sant Ambroeus in New York City and, naturally, social media went crazy for the snaps – especially since the pair seemed to be having a whale of a time in each other’s company.
Also at the al fresco meet-up was David’s 25-year-old daughter, Romy, along with another guest. There were what looked to be espresso martinis at the table.
Images of the rendezvous soon went viral online as one fan posted the photos and jokingly wrote: “Gonna tell my kids this was Rick and Morty” – comparing the pair to the main characters from the adult animated science fiction sitcom.
People seem to agree with the comparison, as the tweet received nearly 100,000 likes.
Gonna tell my kids this was Rick and Morty pic.twitter.com/k1ETSBSZL0
— Shang-B (@bryanyang) September 16, 2021
It led to fans sharing their thoughts on the A-list friendship while also guessing how on earth the duo met and what they were discussing together in the photos.
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Many shared their enthusiasm for the pair’s friendship, describing it as “crossover I’ve been waiting my entire life for” and “the absolute perfect celebrity sighting”.
Okay...Timothee Chalamet and Larry David?? This is crossover I've been waiting my entire life for. pic.twitter.com/vwawsTHmAa
— Landry Miller (@LandryForTulsa) September 15, 2021
Larry David drinking espresso martinis with Timothee is the absolute perfect celebrity sighting pic.twitter.com/gBPgU4Gpk0
— Caitlin Green (@caitiegreen) September 16, 2021
Seeing Larry David and Timothee Chalamet hanging out 🤝 I love it when life does this to me
— yen (@9yen6) September 16, 2021
the way larry david looks at timothee chalamet pic.twitter.com/a4mizU0ZVn
— sutton stracke supporter (@elkinn_exe) September 16, 2021
I've never wanted to be sat at a table more than with Timothee Chalamet n Larry David. Get me there, I'll join u on the espresso-tinis lads
— Ray Morgan (@raymorganwrites) September 16, 2021
While others simply wanted to understand how the actor and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator crossed paths and became friends – and what were they talking about? So many questions...
I really, really want to understand the series of events that led to Larry David and Timothée Chalamet having lunch together. https://t.co/xmKTSHngdN
— Mike Cerulli (@MikeCerulliCT) September 16, 2021
ok but context??? why is larry david hanging with timothee chalamet?? pic.twitter.com/qJk4dyNOCU
— this guy (@CheckMyInitials) September 16, 2021
ok but why is timothee chalamet out with larry david https://t.co/WIdrJbiNMu
— 🔪 (@saintcoppola) September 16, 2021
WHY IS TIMOTHEE CHALAMET WITH LARRY DAVID???!!! IS HE GOING TO BE ON CURB?! https://t.co/DUx4anmgOi
— crybaby. (@g0thspice) September 16, 2021
what did Larry David and timothee chalamet talk about
— aaaHHHHH (@pissbowling) September 16, 2021
I NEED to know the conversation @RealChalamet and Larry David had
— matty 🌹⭐️⭐️ (@_matthewpatrick) September 16, 2021
Elsewhere, some think that David is what Chalamet will look like when he’s older.
Idk how to explain this but I think timothee might just be larry david but like a deepfake clone that’s still young https://t.co/qhsND3T8yG
— my islanders call me spud (@f12_ftp) September 15, 2021
Timothée is going to look exactly like Larry David when he's that age. https://t.co/QldpZ0B9z3
— Deliciosa 𖤐🍎🐍🔥🥩 (@SerpensRubrum) September 16, 2021
The unexpected showbiz friendship even seems to have inspired one fan’s Halloween costume idea for this year too.
Me and my friend on Halloween pretending to be Timothée Chalametand Larry David pic.twitter.com/wJojOrZvUy
— Ethan Victor (@thejvictor) September 17, 2021
This meet-up isn’t the only reason David made the news recently.
Photos of him at New York Fashion Week show him plugging his ears, seemingly unimpressed by the loud music booming on the runway.
David is the gift that keeps on giving and we are here for it.
