Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be skipping the 2025 Met Gala, despite receiving invitations. The couple, both 35, were expected at fashion’s biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. However, they chose not to attend the annual event due to scheduling conflicts, according to TMZ. The gala has faced criticism from fans, with many calling it “boring” and “underwhelming.”
Taylor Swift has not attended the Met Gala for eight years, with her last appearance being in 2016, when she co-chaired the ‘Manus x Machina’ theme. Travis Kelce, on the other hand, has never attended the event. The couple’s most recent public outing was on March 14th, when they were seen dining together at Del Frisco’s Grille in New York City.
This year’s Met Gala also saw a number of surprising last-minute cancellations, including from long-time veterans of the event and even one of this year’s honorary co-chairs.
The 2025 Met Gala has faced widespread criticism for being “boring” and “underwhelming,” as it failed to deliver the star power and glamour of previous years. The red carpet was dominated by celebrities in drab black and gray outfits, with even style icons like Sydney Sweeney and Dua Lipa failing to make an impact in forgettable gowns. Fans quickly took to social media, comparing the event to a “funeral” and speculating that the Met Gala may have lost its relevance.
Despite the event’s predictable timing on the first Monday of May, many celebrities seemed to have scheduling conflicts or simply weren’t interested in attending. Jennifer Lopez, for example, confirmed she would be skipping the fundraiser due to her filming schedule for Office Romance in New Jersey, just outside of New York City. Additionally, Sarah Jessica Parker, a Met Gala regular, revealed that she would not be attending due to a work commitment. The Sex and the City star, who has attended 12 times since 1995, shared with Entertainment Tonight, “I have to work, but there’s going to be so much to see, and I look forward to seeing what everybody does and how they interpret the theme.”#newsafro_
