The guest list for this year’s Met Gala has been released, and one notable name is absent, confirming recent speculation. The acclaimed singer will not be walking the red carpet at the May event, ending hopes from some quarters that she might make her first appearance at the gala since 2016.
Instead of preparing for the high-fashion affair, the artist and her partner are said to be prioritizing personal time. Sources indicate the couple, having concluded demanding individual professional schedules, are currently enjoying a period of rest and relaxation together with friends, away from the public eye. Insiders describe the pair as deeply connected and aligned in their values, with a shared focus on cherishing their private moments.
While she won’t be attending this spring, her past appearances at the prestigious fundraiser remain memorable chapters in her style evolution. Her debut at the event came in 2008, when an 18-year-old newcomer shimmered in a gold ombré gown fitting for that year’s “Superheroes” theme. She later embraced a classic, princess-like aesthetic for the 2010 gala, wearing a white ruffled gown.
Her fashion choices grew increasingly bold with each subsequent invitation. For the 2011 tribute to Alexander McQueen, she wore a dramatic, asymmetrical gown with a sweeping train. Two years later, she matched the “PUNK” theme in a striking black dress with intricate cutouts and a dramatic makeup look. In 2014, she opted for romantic elegance in a soft pink, embroidered gown.
Her most recent appearance was in 2016, when she served as a co-chair for the evening. Adhering to the “Manus x Machina” theme, she wore a futuristic silver dress with strategic cutouts. Since that night, however, the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has not seen her return, a streak that will now extend at least another year.
