Which famous celebrities have never attended the Met Gala?

Several A-list celebrities like Adele, Meryl Streep, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mariah Carey, Jon Hamm, and Duchess Meghan have never attended the Met Gala.

Why hasn't Adele attended the Met Gala?

Adele's past absences from the Met Gala were possibly due to her long-running Las Vegas residency, which concluded in November 2024.

Was Meryl Streep supposed to co-chair the Met Gala?

Yes, Meryl Streep was reportedly scheduled to be a co-chair at the Met Gala in 2020, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic.

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Met Gala's Mystery: Stars Who've Never Attended

27 Apr

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Summary

Several A-list celebrities have surprisingly never attended the Met Gala.
Adele's residency and other factors kept her from past Met Galas.
Meryl Streep was to co-chair a canceled Met Gala in 2020.

Met Gala's Mystery: Stars Who've Never Attended

The Met Gala, known for its exclusive guest list, surprisingly features several major stars who have never attended. Adele, despite her A-list status, missed past Galas, possibly due to her long-running Las Vegas residency which concluded in November 2024. There is speculation she might attend in 2026, especially with Beyoncé as co-chair.

Other notable non-attendees include Meryl Streep, who was slated to co-chair the 2020 Met Gala before its pandemic-related cancellation. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's absence is puzzling, particularly as their children Jaden and Willow have attended. Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, along with their mutual ex Brad Pitt, are also among the surprisingly absent.