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These Celebrities Said "No" to the Met Gala: The List of Names Surprised Hollywood Itself
While stars like Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, and Sabrina Carpenter have been preparing for months for the fashion spectacle of the Met Gala, which takes place on Monday, May 4, some A-list stars are deciding to simply skip it. The reasons vary - from personal preferences to discomfort with the red carpet pressure.
TL;DR
- Jennifer Aniston finds the Met Gala process 'overwhelming' and prefers a more casual style.
- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have never attended the Met Gala.
- Tom Holland avoids attending with Zendaya to let it be her moment.
- Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Dolly Parton, and Helena Bonham Carter are notable music and acting stars who have never attended.
- Helena Bonham Carter humorously suggested her unique fashion style might be the reason she wasn't invited.
- Leonardo DiCaprio was seen inside the Met Gala last year, though he has not officially walked the red carpet.
- Met Gala tickets this year cost up to $100,000, with tables costing up to $350,000.
- This year's theme is 'Fashion Is Art', inspired by an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute.