Always the consummate gentleman, Jimmy Fallon has turned helping celebrities on the Met Gala carpet into a charming tradition, with his interaction with Natasha Lyonne serving as yet another memorable highlight.
Fallon has perfected turning small moments into unforgettable ones, seamlessly mixing humor with charm. As Lyonne ascended the Met steps, he trailed behind, casually holding the train of her lilac gown like a stagehand caught in the spotlight. His expression—a blend of focus, mild panic, and full awareness of the cameras—was priceless. Though not his first time as an impromptu stylist, this moment was already iconic.
Fallon caught mid-fashion rescue on the Met steps, lifting Lyonne’s train like a tuxedoed stagehand in motion.
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That wasn’t the only standout moment of the night. During a Met Gala red carpet interview with E!, Lyonne shared a hilarious exchange with Fallon. In the middle of their conversation, Fallon casually pulled out a pair of Chanel LE Lift Flash Eye Revitalizer patches and jokingly suggested putting them on. Her quick-witted reply? “Absolutely not, sir!” It was classic Jimmy—playful, unpredictable, and just the right amount of chaos to make the glamorous event feel like a comedy sketch.
The moment Lyonne likely said “Absolutely not, sir,” shutting down Fallon’s eye mask antics in style.
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The joke didn’t stop at the carpet. Once inside the Met Gala, Fallon was seen sporting the same Chanel LE Lift eye patches while seated next to Dua Lipa at the Chanel table. The moment made its way to slide 5 of Lipa’s post-event Instagram carousel—a perfectly on-brand tribute to the house of Chanel. What started as a lighthearted interaction with Lyonne turned into one of the evening’s most memorable visuals: Fallon, dressed to the nines in a tuxedo, rocking under-eye patches, and fully embracing the bit.
Related: Fallon’s affinity for Chanel skincare isn’t new—those LE Lift Eye Revitalizer patches also made an appearance in his Met Gala 2025 prep. Read more in our Met Gala Ready: Fallon x Chanel feature
Amidst the swirl of cocktails, Chanel, and carpet commotion, Fallon transformed LE Lift Eye Revitalizer patches into the evening’s most surprising statement accessory.
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