Celebrities who have surprisingly never attended the Met Gala

Victoria MontaltiApr 29, 2022, 21:35 IST

Adele, Brad Pitt, and Meryl Streep are just some celebrities who've never attended the Met Gala.Joel C Ryan/AP Images; Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock; Jordan Strauss/AP Images

The Met Gala, "fashion's biggest night," will be held and aired on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Over the years, some A-list stars surprisingly haven't been invited or have declined.

Meryl Streep was nearly a co-chair in 2020, but the pandemic canceled the event.

Meryl Streep.Jordan Strauss/AP Images

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's children have attended before they have.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.Jae C. Hong/AP Images

The entire cast of "Friends" have never made Met Gala red-carpet appearances.

(From left to right) Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow.Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

OG socialite and influencer Paris Hilton shockingly hasn't attended, either.

Paris Hilton.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Many rappers have attended the Met, but Drake is not one of them.

Drake.Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock

Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian oddly haven't appeared alongside their sisters at the event — Khloé has confirmed it's not because they're banned.

Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

A-list celebrity Angelina Jolie has never been in attendance, either.

Angelina Jolie.Gennaro Leonardi Photos/Shutterstock

The "9 to 5" cast of acting legends and fashion icons have never been at the big night.

(From left to right) Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda.Chris Pizzello/AP Images

We're hoping Adele's music comeback means she'll be making her Met Gala debut soon.

Adele.Joel C Ryan/AP Images

Despite her stardom, Britney Spears hasn't been to the Met.

Britney Spears.Chris Pizzello/AP Images

The Met Gala has been attended by royals, but not by Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Kate Middleton and Prince William.Pool/Getty Images

Their in-laws Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven't either.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

While one of Helena Bonham Carter's movie characters has been to the Met, the actress hasn't, which Rihanna teased her about.

Helena Bonham Carter.Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock

Superstar Christina Aguilera has shockingly never walked this red carpet.

Christina Aguilera.Tinseltown/Shutterstock

Like both of his famous exes, Aniston and Jolie, Brad Pitt has also never attended the event.

Brad Pitt.Isaaak/Shutterstock

Country darling Carrie Underwood is yet to make it on the Met Gala red carpet.

Carrie Underwood.Jordan Strauss/AP Images

Sam Smith hasn't been able to show off their fun and funky suits at the Met, either.

Sam Smith.Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock

And some Marvel superheroes shockingly haven't earned a spot on the guest list, either.

(From left to right) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Jason Momoa, and Chris Pratt.Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock; Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock; Featureflash Photo; DFree/Shutterstock Agency/Shutterstock;

Fashion rebel Doja Cat hasn't attended the Met Gala despite her growing fame in recent years.

Doja Cat.Jordan Strauss/AP Images

We'd love to see Machine Gun Kelly walk the red carpet alongside fiancée Megan Fox.

Machine Gun Kelly.Jordan Strauss/AP Images

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