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USA Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Blake Lively, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift among stars who missed the 2025 Met Gala
Blake Lively, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift among stars who missed the 2025 Met Gala Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga were among the biggest stars missing at the annual Met Gala in New York City. The pouring rain in New York on the first Monday of May did not dampen the mood as celebrities arrived at the Met Gala looking their dandiest in line with this year's dress code "Tailored for You," at fashion's biggest night of the year. While A-listers including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Rihanna - at the very last minute! - along with chairs Pharell Williams, Usher, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo were present, notably absent this year were some of the fundraiser's biggest style icons. It is not yet known why most of these A-listers who have made a big splash with their looks in recent years were absent from the exclusive, invite-only event. The annual fashion extravaganza, one of the most coveted events of the year, returned May 5 in conjunction with the Costume Institute's "Superfine" exhibit, challenging attendees to put their bespoke spin on the spiffiness of dandyism. Here are some of the big names who were not seen on the red carpet. Met Gala 2025 best dressed: Diana Ross, Colman Domingo and Sabrina Carpenter embody dandyism Met Gala darling Blake Lively skips Met Gala amid Justin Baldoni legal drama Lively, whose film "Another Simple Favor" dropped May 1, skipped the event for the third year in a row amid her ongoing legal battle with actor Justin Baldoni. The "It Ends With Us" star, 37, has made some solid fashion statements on the famed steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with one of her most head-turning looks being the Atelier Versace gown she wore to the 2022 Met Gala for the "Gilded Glamour" theme, which – when the train was unveiled – revealed an ode to the Statue of Liberty and its green patina that has formed over its original copper surface. She and Reynolds were also co-chairs that year. Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Met Gala debut? Not this year While anticipation over whether Swift would return to the Met Gala red carpet this year with boyfriend Kelce was high, the duo was a no-show at the event. Swift, who made her Met Gala debut in 2008, last attended the event in 2016, when she co-chaired the event alongside Jony Ive, Idris Elba, and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. The event's theme that year was 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' and Swift wore a custom metallic minidress by Louis Vuitton, complementing her look with black lipstick, strappy heels, and a platinum bob. Did Beyoncé take a Cowboy Carter Tour break for the Met Gala? Once a fixture at the annual gala, Beyoncé has not attended the high-profile event since 2016, when she wore a custom latex Givenchy gown with a constellation of floral and bead embellishments. The songstress is currently on tour with her long-awaited Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, which kicked off in Los Angeles on April 28. Beyoncé's sister Solange Knowles, meanwhile, was in attendance. Lebron James, Met Gala co-chair, skips due to injury LeBron James will have to wait another year to make his Met Gala debut. The professional basketball player, who was also honorary chair of the 2025 Met Gala host committee, announced hours before the event that he wouldn't attend the event because of the knee injury he suffered when the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoff series last week. His wife, Savannah James, attended. "Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done!" James had written in a post on X. Lady Gaga Lady Gaga and her dramatic flair were missing from this year's event. The actor-singer last attended a Met Gala in 2019, for which she was also a co-chair. For that year's edition, Lady Gaga outdid herself with an eye-popping sequence of four looks, which started with a massive fuchsia gown by Brandon Maxwell. After removing the dress to reveal an asymmetrical floor-length black number, the pop star unveiled a hot pink dress underneath. Her final look on the red carpet had Gaga stripped down to a black bra and underwear set with glittery stockings. Cynthia Erivo hit the Met Gala. Was 'Wicked' co-star Ariana Grande there? Cynthia Erivo walked this year's Met Gala red carpet without her "Wicked" co-star Ariana Grande as the latter skipped the event this year. Grande and Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba respectively in the Oscar-nominated film, appeared on the red carpet together last year as they promoted their film. This year, Erivo was spotted taking pictures with Doja Cat and Marc Jacobs. Did Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry attend Met Gala? Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have never attended the Met Gala. The couple, who moved to the United States in 2020 following a split with the royal family, recently attended the TIME100 summit in New York City. After a rocky start to post-royal life, with the pair's infamous bombshell Oprah interview and mixed reviews about his tell-all book "Spare," the two appear to have found their footing with Meghan reemerging with a pair of pre-Harry-inspired pursuits in 2025 including a Netflix show, "With Love," and a companion lifestyle brand, As Ever. She also hosts a popular new podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder." Harry, too, is set to become a Netflix star soon and produce a program for the streaming service that will gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional polo, his beloved sport. Black fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye says he wasn't invited While the theme for this year's gala was centered around Black "dandyism," defined as a "man unduly devoted to style," Black fashion influencer and model Wisdom Kaye said he wasn't invited. "I was not invited to the met, I know you guys wanna see me there so just letting y'all know," the model, 24, wrote in a post on X May 4. "Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful interpretations of black dandyism tmrw :)." Did the KarJenners attend? Not all the Kardashians are keeping up with the Met Gala. While Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner were at the event, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian missed it. Kourtney and Khloe last attended the fundraiser in 2022. Kris was present last year. J Lo and Sarah Jessica Parker also absent Also, notably absent this year were Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker, both of whom attended last year and are Met Gala regulars. Parker, who attended last year's gala in a Richard Quinn ensemble, told Entertainment Tonight last week she is too busy with work to attend. 'I have to work, but there's gonna be so much to see, and I look forward to seeing what everybody does," Parker told the media outlet. "And I can't wait to see how they interpret the theme and the sort of homework they did for the assignment.' Contributing: Jay Stahl, USA TODAY / Reuters Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Met Gala's most iconic moments of all time from feuds, an omelette, baring all and a proposal
The Met Gala is back, set to bring more showstopping and elaborate outfits as celebrities grace the iconic steps - and over the years, there have been a host of memorable moments Every year on the first Monday of May, A-list celebrities gather for the most prestigious and exclusive event, the Costume Institute Benefit, more commonly known as the Met Gala. Taking place on Monday, May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, all eyes will be on the star-studded attendees who have meticulously planned their captivating and dazzling outfits to grace the iconic steps. The annual fundraising event is renowned for its glamorous on-theme haute couture fashion, and this year's dress code is "Tailored for You," in a nod to the show's focus on bespoke tailoring and menswear. In the past, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Zendaya, Doja Cat and Madonna have dropped some major fashion statements that have become legendary. But in addition to the sensational fashion, in arguably one of the world's most respected events, it has dropped some unforgettable moments. From feuds to baring all, an omelette and even a proposal, the Met Gala and its attendees are nothing short of iconic. In celebration of this year's Met Gala, we've taken a look back at some of the most talked-about moments... Flying arrival Katy Perry's custom Versace attire with angel wings was so elaborate in 2018 that she had to arrive at the prestigious event in an open-top car. Before gracing the steps, the popstar was spotted taking the drive-through Manhattan with her wings on full display. Baring all Cara Delevingne made a bold statement at the Met Gala 2022, declaring: "The nipple needs to be free," as she removed her jacket. The Model and actress posed topless, her body covered in glittering gold body paint, putting her unique twist on the Gilded Glamour guidelines. Another celebrity who bared all was Cher, who arrived at the Met Gala in a diamond-studded, see-through dress with a feather trim and long pointed nails back in 1974. The Believe singer pushed boundaries with her daring outfit and is often credited with popularising the "illusion dress" in mainstream fashion. Proposal In 2018, crowds erupted with applause when rapper 2 Chainz got down on one knee on the iconic steps to propose to his partner, Kesha Ward. The couple tied the knot in August of that year. Hip flask Madonna arrived in full camouflage for the Met Gala in 2017, but an accessory that really caught attention was her hip flask - but it wasn't just a prop. The pop sensation was reportedly spotted sipping the contents of the flask throughout the event. According to Madonna, it contained "summer water", whatever that means. Sand storm Last year, South Africa's music sensation Tyla took the Met Gala by storm on her very first visit as she wore a Balmain dress made from sand in a tribute to the year's theme, "The Garden of Time." Tyla turned heads as she sashayed in a strapless gown, crafted from three shades of sand and adorned with micro-crystal studs. Dreadlocks Fans were left stunned in 2017 when Jaden Smith, the son of Will Smith, wore a Louis Vuitton suit while carrying his own dreadlocks on the Met Gala carpet. At the time, he joked: "I couldn't bring my sister as a date, so I brought my hair." The omelette Back at the 2015 Met Gala, themed " China: Through the Looking Glass," Rihanna turned heads in her sunny yellow attire. The Yellow Empress cape weighed 55 lbs, and the pop icon managed to handle the hefty dress, despite needing assistance on the staircase. But the showstopping outfit didn't come without the unfortunate comparison to an omelette, thanks to the vibrant hue. Feuds Lady Gaga and Madonna seemingly ended their public feud during the Met Gala after-party in 2015 as they posed for a cosy snap with Katy Perry. While Nicki Minaj and Cardi B looked like they put their differences aside during the event in 2018, as a photo captured them in a deep conversation before they shared smiles while dressed to the nines, amid an ongoing feud. Red feathers Cardi B returned to the Met Gala in 2019, undeniably ready to drop jaws as she graced the event in an extravagant Thom Brown gown in a nod to the night's theme, "Camp: Notes on Fashion." The eye-catching red dress, which took a staggering 2,000 hours to create, was adorned with 30,000 carefully burnt and dyed feathers. Behind the scenes, she had an army of 10 people on hand to help her navigate the Met Gala stairs. Feline tribute Jared Leto grabbed the spotlight at the Met Gala in 2023 when he fully embraced the year's theme, "In honour of Karl." In a nod to the legendary fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, Jared arrived dressed as Lagerfeld's beloved pet cat, Choupette, in a dramatic furry cat costume featuring an oversized cat head. The actor also turned heads at the 2019 Met Gala, when he quite literally arrived carrying a replica of his own severed head. The eerie look was inspired by Susan Sontag's famous 1964 essay, Camp: Notes on Fashion. Powerful statement In 2021, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, delivered a powerful political statement at the Met Gala, with an eye-catching message that read "TAX THE RICH" emblazoned across her Brother Vellies gown. AOC's ensemble was completed with a matching slogan clutch. Body of armour In 2018, Zendaya made a Met Gala entrance that will be remembered for years, establishing her as a force to be reckoned with in the fashion sphere. That year's theme was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination", inspiring the actress to channel the famed Catholic warrior Saint Joan of Arc in full armour.
