"From showing up to his own lookalike contest to staging an 18-minute, meme-filled marketing Zoom for Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet isn't afraid to put himself out there when it comes to promoting projects he cares about. Now, the Oscar nominee is looking back on a time when he shelled out some of his own cash - quite a lot of it - for a performance on his A Complete Unknown publicity tour."
"In January 2025, Chalamet played double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Days after receiving an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, he played three of his personal favorite songs by the musician: "Outlaw Blues," "Three Angels," and "Tomorrow Is a Long Time." It was a rare move for the sketch comedy show, and as Chalamet shared at a Q&A in London on Feb. 1, he had to convince the powers that be."
"Chalamet said he 'refused to take no for an answer,' and the SNL boss ultimately relented. But it still wasn't an easy gig - as Chalamet said he 'spent over six figures out of my pocket' to be able to perform. While it wasn't immediately clear what that money went to, Entertainment Weekly reports that 'Chalamet covered production expenses for his performances, including the band and construction of a set,' which would ordinarily be paid for by a record label."
Timothée Chalamet hosted and served as musical guest on Saturday Night Live in January 2025, performing three Bob Dylan songs: "Outlaw Blues," "Three Angels," and "Tomorrow Is a Long Time." He insisted on including live music and ultimately secured permission to perform. Chalamet paid more than six figures from his own funds to cover production costs, including hiring a band and building a set, expenses typically borne by a record label. He undertakes unconventional publicity stunts — from lookalike contests to meme-filled Zooms and surreal public appearances — and frames those actions as genuine attempts to reach audiences rather than gimmicks.
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