The 2024 Met Gala brought celebrities from various sectors of the industry for a night filled with stunning fashion choices, although some prominent figures in Hollywood chose to skip the event this year. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 6, the gala saw stars such as Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Angel Reese showcasing fabulous looks for the occasion. The theme of this year’s gala was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with a dress code of “The Garden of Time,” inspired by The Met’s collection of rarely seen items displayed in a new way.
In preparation for the gala, Vogue explained that the exhibition would act as a “garden of time,” with attendees showcasing looks inspired by fashion’s historical periods. Despite the excitement surrounding the event, several notable celebrities opted to skip the 2024 Met Gala. Anne Hathaway, who has been a regular attendee in previous years, was notably absent, offering a pep talk to her The Idea of You-costar Nicholas Galitzine ahead of his first-ever Met Gala appearance. Another notable absence was Blake Lively, a usual fixture at the event, who chose not to attend this year along with her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Harry Styles, known for his bold fashion choices, was also missing from the 2024 Met Gala, despite his girlfriend Taylor Russell making a stunning appearance on the red carpet. Beyoncé, fresh off the release of her Cowboy Carter album, was also absent from the event, with her last Met Gala appearance being in 2016. Rihanna, who had initially planned to attend, had to cancel last minute due to the flu. She had previously teased her look for the gala, expressing her plans to wear something from her brand Fenty, with Rihanna being a regular attendee at the event in recent years.
The 2024 Met Gala showcased a mix of stunning fashion choices from celebrities. Despite some notable absences, the event was filled with glamour and style, with attendees adhering to the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” and “The Garden of Time.” While stars like Kim Kardashian and Zendaya stole the show with their incredible looks, other well-known figures like Anne Hathaway, Blake Lively, and Beyoncé decided to sit out this year’s event. Fans were surprised by the absence of these celebrities, many of whom have been regulars at the Met Gala in previous years, adding an element of intrigue to the star-studded event.