Why certain celebs didn’t show up to the 2024 Met Gala.
Breathe a sigh of relief because we got through another Met Gala and thankfully, no one fell down the stairs this year.
But some fans of the event were left a tad disappointed by some of the Met Gala’s faves not showing up this year.
The celebs might have mostly impressed in their interpretations of ‘The Garden of Time’ theme, but we couldn’t help but wonder what could have been if all the Met Gala staples had turned up.
Here are some of the celebs who didn’t appear at the 2024 Met Gala.
Rihanna dodges the Met Gala.
Rihanna has long been the ruler of the Met, with the singer wearing some of the most jaw-dropping looks in the gala’s history.
While she and her partner A$AP Rocky typically show up late, for the 2024 Met Gala, the famous pair didn’t show up at all.
But apparently, she had good reason to stay home.
A source reveals that Rihanna was planning to attend but had to cancel after contracting the flu.
It’s a sad day for fashion fans but rest assured, the ‘Umbrella’ singer had previously told Extra that her planned outfit was “real simple” this year.
Blake Lively chooses to bow out of Met Gala!
Another Met Gala fave is Blake Lively, who was also notably absent from the 2024 red carpet.
Lively has historically stunned with her dramatic gowns, often walking alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
So where is she? The actress is busy as she has two upcoming movies.
She’s just finished filming the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling It Ends With Us and is currently filming a sequel to the cult classic A Simple Favor.
The Gossip Girl star also skipped the 2023 Met Gala as she was recently postpartum.
Taylor Swift is a no-show!
Fans were hoping to see Taylor Swift return to the Met Gala with boyfriend Travis Kelce, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be.
Her absence could be explained by the fact she’s in the middle of the European leg of her sold-out Eras Tour.
And getting set to play four consecutive shows at Paris’s La Défense Arena.
Given she’s had to add some of The Tortured Poets Department songs to her set list, the ‘Fortnite’ singer likely has a lot of work ahead of her.
She didn’t factor in a cheeky trip to New York for the Met Gala.
It’s not unusual for Swift to skip the event, as she hasn’t attended since 2016 when she co-chaired the event alongside Idris Elba.
Hailey Bieber stays at home!
Hailey Bieber is another celebrity whose Met Gala arrival is one to watch for, but the model was a no-show at the 2024 Met Gala.
It’s unclear why she didn’t attend this year’s event but rumors have surrounded the wife of Justin Bieber in recent days with some speculating that she was pregnant.
If she was far along and had a bump, an appearance at the Met would have spilled the beans.
Or else, she just didn’t feel like getting dolled up for the Met.
These other notable celebs also skipped out on this year’s Met Gala…
Billie Eilish avoids Met Gala.
Billie’s refreshing looks are always a highlight, but she skipped this year’s Met Gala.
Bella Hadid rules out Met Gala.
Bella’s sister Gigi gave some real La Dolce Vita vibes this year, but Bella was nowhere to be seen.
Lady Gaga skips Met Gala.
The Camp Queen also decided to skip this year’s festivities.
Margot Robbie makes no appearance at 2024 Met Gala.
And finally, Australia’s Margot chose to skip the Met Gala in 2024.
Rumor has it that she is currently focusing on directing 5 movies.
The absence of these A-list celebrities from the 2024 Met Gala left fans both curious and disappointed.
From Rihanna’s flu-induced cancellation to Taylor Swift’s busy touring schedule, each star had their reasons for missing out on the iconic event.
Despite their no-shows, speculation and anticipation for their return in future galas remain high, keeping the Met Gala buzz alive for years to come.