MyNation☰ HOLLYWOOD Priyanka Chopra to Taylor Swift: Celebs Who Didn’t Attend Met Gala 2024, Know Why

The Met Gala is one of the most fashionable nights on the planet. Every year, renowned celebrities and personalities graced the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring Costume Institute exhibition, delighting the onlookers and leaving them amazed.

Well, the night is not just for celebrities to get into eccentric outfits and get red-carpet pictures; the night is dedicated to fashion, the art of crafting, and celebrating the genius minds behind it.

This year’s theme was “The Garden of Time,” which was reflected in several stunning outfits by Met Gala regulars and some new faces this year. But some celebrities were missing from the event. Icons like Rihanna and Taylor Swift were nowhere to be seen, among other celebs whose fans were heartbroken when they did not find their favorites gracing the red carpet.

Here are the celebrities who skipped the Met Gala this year and why.

1. Hailey Beiber

Hailey Beiber and her husband Justin Beiber have been absent from the Met for a while now. Hailey made her last appearance at the Met Gala in 2022 and Justin in 2021. They did not provide any reason for their absence to the fans.

2. Margot Robbie

Hollywood’s Barbie, Margot Robbie stunned the fans with her last year’s Met look. However, Margot’s absence this year disappointed her fans. Margot had several work commitments, and currently, she is busy shooting her film, The Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

the Met Gala over the years

3. Priyanka Chopra

The Citadel star skipped the Met this year due to her busy schedule and work commitments. She has been a regular attendee and has rocked several striking and dazzling outfits.

4. Taylor Swift

Taylor has been absent from the Met since 2016. Many fans were speculating that she might make a comeback with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, but the couple opted out from the night.

5. Rihanna

Rihanna and her husband A$AP Rocky were meant to attend the Gala this year. She even teased her look to the fans, however, Rihanna fell sick on the morning of the event and had to skip it.

6. Billie Eilish

Billie had to miss the ball due to her work commitments and hectic schedule as her new album is coming along with her worldwide tour.

7. Beyonce

Beyonce last attended the Met in 2016. Her almost a decade-long absence was speculated to be broken by her appearance this year amid her ‘Cowboy Cater’ album release. Yet no Beyonce this year as well.