Kendall Jenner Breaks Down Her Chipped Tooth Drama Before Knicks Game

Look, I don’t relish reporting on celebrities munching their way into dental disasters, but here we are: Kendall Jenner chipped her tooth just hours before hitting the stands at Madison Square Garden alongside her sister Kylie Jenner and actor Timothée Chalamet. According to Jenner’s own Instagram Story on April 5 (people.com), the Vogue star confessed she was “totally distracted” while snacking on a granola bar backstage at a high-fashion shoot. She went on to explain, “I heard a snap and I knew right away”—cue the dramatic grimace.

Kendall’s candid reveal came moments before she settled into her courtside seat for the Knicks vs. Nets matchup, flanked by Kylie and Chalamet. E! News reports she even displayed a quick selfie video to show off the tiny chip on her incisor, joking, “Guess I’ll be skipping popcorn tonight.” Of course, the internet erupted. Fans flooded Twitter with reactions, many reminding Jenner that jaw-dropping runway walks don’t come with built-in enamel armor. I told you so, folks: snacks and celebcams rarely mix well.

In a follow-up post, Jenner swiped through close-ups of her smile, adding a disclaimer that her dentist was mere blocks away—a reassuring nod that she’s no stranger to the occasional cosmetic tweak. Sources close to Kendall confirm she’s booked a lunchtime appointment at a West Hollywood clinic (tmz.com). Will she opt for veneers or stick with a simple repair? Only time (and dental X-rays) will tell.

Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner couldn’t resist chiming in. A TikTok duet shows Kylie mock-panicking in the parking lot while Kendall brandishes an ice pack. The Jenner sisters’ playful banter reminded everyone: when you’re worth millions, even a chipped tooth becomes headline news. As for Timothée Chalamet, he stayed mum, quietly cheering for his team in a vintage Knicks jersey. No cracked teeth on his watch, apparently.

So what’s the takeaway here? If you’re jetting off to a game with Hollywood royalty, maybe leave the crunchy snacks behind. Or at least invest in those neoprene seat covers that come with built-in mouth guards—I’m just saying. Jenner’s good humor and transparent storytelling earned her applause, but also served as a public service announcement: enamel isn’t invincible.

And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things. Keep your eyes—and your teeth—on guard. What will Kendall’s next wardrobe malfunction (or dental drama) look like? Stay tuned.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
E! News
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