New York, NY – The 2024 Met Gala showcased a glittering array of haute couture and familiar faces, but some notable absences left a void in this year’s high-fashion extravaganza. A few regular Gala attendees like Rihanna, Blake Lively, and Katy Perry decided to sit out the event themed “The Garden of Time,” citing reasons from busy schedules to falling ill. Some well-known couples opted not to make a joint appearance, while others sent only one partner to the prestigious event.
Rihanna, known for her iconic Met Gala ensembles, missed the event due to a bout of the flu, breaking her streak of memorable appearances alongside her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, who also skipped the soirée. Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, also chose to skip the Gala to focus on rehearsals for her upcoming Eras Tour in Europe, diverting attention away from the red carpet this year.
Lady Gaga, renowned for her show-stopping fashion moments, set a high standard with her multiple outfit changes at the 2019 Met Gala themed “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Although she did not attend this year’s event, her past flair for dramatic entrances guarantees anticipation for her eventual return to the Gala.
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, who made a splash at the 2022 Met Gala, were notably absent this year as they enjoyed a vacation in the Bahamas. And Katy Perry, who missed last year’s Gala as well, sparked curiosity with an AI-generated image of what she might have worn to fit the “Garden of Time” theme, teasing fans with her creative vision.
Chrissy Teigen added a touch of humor to the event, sharing a photo of herself in a foam neck brace on Instagram, clarifying that the injury was not the reason for her absence on the red carpet. Teigen, who last attended the Gala with husband John Legend in 2017, brought a lighthearted moment to the star-studded event.
Overall, the 2024 Met Gala was a spectacle of fashion and celebrity glamour, despite the notable exclusions of some well-known faces. The absence of these key personalities only adds to the anticipation and excitement for their eventual return to the iconic fashion event in the future.