Celebs who did not attend Met Gala 2024

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Rihanna skips Met Gala 2024 due to flu

Queen RiRi reportedly came down with the flu and decided not to attend the event. Known for her dramatic appearances at the Met Gala in the past, she previously announced that she would be taking a more restrained approach this time around and opting for a less extravagant outfit. Although the Rude Boy singer did not attend, several AI-generated fake photos of the singer went viral, fooling fans with their realistic edits, which were later debunked.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber skipped the Met Gala and why

Justin’s health has become a major concern for the Bieber family, which likely explains why the couple – who are known for turning heads with their statements at events – have decided not to attend the event this year. Why did you decide? “Justin has been facing some difficulties lately,” a source tells ET. He is going through a hard time and doesn’t feel like his normal self. Hailey is trying her best to be there for Justin, but it’s upsetting for her to see him struggle. They are trying their best to make things smooth and support each other. “They are committed to doing everything they can to make things better.” The pair last attended the event in 2021, when a video of fans chanting Selena Gomez’s name during a red carpet walk went viral.

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra has showcased her creativity, style, and experimental looks while walking the Metropolitan Museum of Art red carpet over the years. However, this time the actress was noticeably absent and her husband Nick Jonas also did not attend. When asked about her absence, Priyanka mentioned being too busy with filming commitments to attend this year’s Met Gala. She expressed her love for the event and revealed her enjoyment of watching the red carpet and seeing people’s stylish creativity.

Did Taylor Swift attend the Met Gala?

People were expecting Taylor Swift to make her relationship with NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce official on the red carpet at the Met Gala 2024. However, the ‘Lover’ singer dashed everyone’s expectations by turning down the programme. Taylor has not attended any Met Gala since 2016. This time, it was reported that she was highly focused on her upcoming ‘Eraz’ Tour European leg.

Why did Blake Lively skip the Met Gala 2024?

The famous gala icon, who is famous for coordinating her ensembles with the colorful theme of the exhibition hall, surprised everyone with her non-appearance. In 2023, she indicated that she would not participate but would watch on her TV. She then posted an Instagram story with the words “First Monday in May” and an animated GIF of breasts dripping with milk, indicating that she wanted to stay home with her 2-month-old baby.

katy perry

Fans go crazy over Katy Perry’s fake appearance on the red carpet. The singer later revealed that her mother had also been fooled, sending her a photo expressing excitement over the dress until Perry revealed that she had not come to the event. Then she posted a photo of her AI and sarcastically wrote, “Couldn’t make it to MET, had to work.”

Other prominent people who did not attend the Met this year included Shawn Mendes, Deepika Padukone, Billy Porter, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles and others who could not attend the ceremony for undisclosed reasons.