Several well-known celebrities missed the Met Gala because of their ties to Donald Trump, who is reportedly banned from attending.
The Met Gala is one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Celebrities and designers gather to showcase extravagant outfits and celebrate fashion.
However, this year, several well-known figures will not be attending due to their connections with President Donald Trump.
A longstanding ban on President Donald Trump
In 2017, Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, announced that Donald Trump would never be invited back to the Met Gala.
Trump and the First Lady had previously attended the event regularly, and he even proposed to her en route in April 2004.
This decision has led to a significant change in the guest list over the years.
Celebrities absent from the Met Gala over their connections with ‘banned’ Donald Trump
Several high-profile individuals who have ties to Trump will not be at the gala.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, will not attend. Musk has been a guest at the Met Gala in the past, but this year, he will be absent.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who were seen at last year’s event, will also skip this year’s gala.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is another notable absence. He attended Trump’s inauguration but will not walk the red carpet this time.
On the other hand, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, will be present, as he has attended in previous years.
Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH, has not been to the Met Gala since 1996 and will continue that trend this year.
Despite the absence of many MAGA supporters, some political figures will still be in attendance.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to make an appearance. Additionally, there are rumors that former Vice President Kamala Harris might also attend.
The Gala’s charitable purpose
Anna Wintour emphasizes that the Met Gala is fundamentally about fashion and charity.
She stated that the event is not focused on politics but rather on creativity and self-expression.
This year’s theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ emphasizes the contributions of Black designers and celebrates Black culture in fashion.
This year marks the first time the Met Gala will entirely focus on designers of color.
The theme is inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book, which discusses Black dandyism and the importance of fashion in the Black community.
Co-chairs for the event include Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Pharrell Williams, with LeBron James serving as the honorary chair.
Cultural critic Louis Piscano notes that this theme sends a powerful message about representation in fashion.
He believes attendees must show their support, especially in light of potential backlash from conservative groups.
‘This feels way bigger than just fashion.’
‘Putting Black style front and center sends a real message,’ he stated, adding: ‘It’s important that we don’t sit this one out.’
Several celebrities are skipping the Met Gala.
In addition to MAGA figures, some celebrities are also opting out of the Met Gala.
Kanye West has not been invited since 2022 due to his controversial comments.
His last appearance was in 2019, when he attended with Kim Kardashian, who is expected to be at the gala this year.
Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her long history with the Met Gala, is skipping this year due to work commitments. She has attended the event regularly since 1995.
There is uncertainty about whether Justin and Hailey Bieber will attend.
Hailey has been a consistent presence at the gala from 2017 to 2022, while Justin has only attended twice.
Concerns about Justin’s health have also emerged, adding to the speculation about their attendance.
Many celebrities express mixed feelings about the Met Gala.
Amy Schumer has openly criticized the Met Gala, calling it a farce.
Her comments did not lead to a ban, but they reflect her disinterest in the event.
The actress said: ‘It’s people doing an impression of having a conversation.
‘I don’t like the farce…We’re dressed up like a bunch of f*****g assholes. I don’t like it. And I have no interest in fashion…I don’t care.’
Zayn Malik, who attended in 2016 with Gigi Hadid, has also expressed a lack of interest in returning to the gala.
Despite the absence of several notable figures, stars like Dua Lipa, Zendaya, and Sabrina Carpenter are expected to grace the red carpet this year.
The Met Gala will continue to be a major event in the fashion world, celebrating creativity and cultural expression.