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A List of Public Figures Who Are Banned or Will Not Attend Met Gala 2025

A List of Public Figures Who Are Banned or Will Not Attend Met Gala 2025

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A List of Public Figures Who Are Banned or Will Not Attend Met Gala 2025

Met Gala is one of the most prestigious and anticipated fashion events held every year. Each time it is held, this event successfully captures public attention with the spectacular appearances of world celebrities who attend wearing outfits according to the predetermined theme.

This year, Met Gala 2025 will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, and will feature an exhibition themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." However, it turns out that not all celebrities can attend. In fact, some big names have made it onto the "banned" list or have openly stated their reluctance to attend this event again.

Curious about who they are? Let's take a look at the complete list below, KLovers.

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This former President of the United States has attended the Met Gala several times with his wife, Melania Trump. However, since taking office in 2016, he has been openly banned from attending by Anna Wintour. During the "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts" segment with James Corden, Wintour stated that she would never invite Trump to the Met Gala again.

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Zayn Malik has only attended the Met Gala once, which was in 2016 while he was still dating Gigi Hadid. After that, he stated that the event was not for him. Zayn prefers to do productive things at home rather than dressing up lavishly and walking the red carpet, which he feels is too much about image.

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RIVERDALE star Lili Reinhart sparked controversy after criticizing Kim Kardashian for her strict diet to wear a Marilyn Monroe dress at the Met Gala 2022. Lili called the action dangerous and potentially influential to millions of young fans. She also admitted that her comments may have cost her the chance to be invited back to the Met Gala.

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Actress and comedian Tina Fey has only attended the Met Gala once, in 2010. In her interview with David Letterman in 2015, she referred to the Met Gala as "a parade of annoying people" and admitted she wouldn't go again. She also regretted dragging her husband to the event.

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Tim Gunn, former design professor and public figure in the fashion world, revealed that he has been banned from attending the Met Gala since 2016. This was triggered by his comments about Anna Wintour, who he claimed was once carried down five flights of stairs by two large bodyguards. Since that incident, he described their relationship as akin to "an open war" that has not subsided.

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Several other celebrities like Demi Lovato, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Rachel Zoe have also been reported as no longer being invited due to criticizing their experiences at the Met Gala. However, all four have made appearances at the event again in recent years.  Find more interesting news about the entertainment world at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?