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Tina Fey Clears the Air on Chalamet 'Manspreading'!
28 May
Summary
- Tina Fey clarified Timothée Chalamet was polite at the Knicks game.
- She found the 'manspreading' memes amusing but downplayed the incident.
- The Knicks won the game, contributing to a positive atmosphere.

Tina Fey has officially responded to the "manspreading" controversy that emerged after a New York Knicks playoff game in April. Pictures of Timothée Chalamet appearing to invade Fey's personal space went viral, sparking online debate and memes.
Appearing on the New Heights podcast, Fey shared her perspective, noting her amusement at the widespread reaction. She reassured hosts Travis and Jason Kelce that Chalamet was "nothing but lovely" throughout the event, despite the visual evidence from the viral photos. Fey humorously explained that her own posture balanced Chalamet's, stating "God is fair."
The incident took place during the Knicks' Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks secured a victory in this game, which was part of a larger winning streak that saw them advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Fey and Chalamet were among several celebrities in attendance at the game.