The 2026 Met Gala was a glamorous affair, but not every big-name celebrity showed up to bask in the evening’s spotlight. Timothée Chalamet sparked eyebrows when he chose to skip the charity ball for a courtside seat at Madison Square Garden, where his beloved New York Knicks played a thrilling game. Talk about mixing priorities!
Ryan Reynolds’ absence was also notable, leaving Blake Lively to strut the red carpet solo—she gave off some serious leading lady vibes, but fans couldn’t help but notice her husband was missing. Zendaya, a fan-favorite at the Met Gala, had her stylist reveal that she was too busy for the event, which raises some questions about what exactly keeps her so swamped. Meryl Streep’s continued absence, of course, was expected, as she famously never attends despite years of invitations. Guess the Met Gala just isn’t her scene.
From basketball games to busy schedules, these absences remind us that even stars have other commitments. As we talk about last night’s missed moments, it makes you wonder how glamorous life really is behind the red carpet. So, what do you think? Are these celebrities making the right choices, or is skipping out on such an iconic event a major faux pas?
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