Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and 17 other celebs who’ve NEVER attended the Met Gala

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The Met Gala in New York City has been a major celebrity event since 1972, but surprisingly, many famous faces have never walked its red carpet – including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Aniston.

Jennifer Aniston recently revealed she’s been invited to the Met Gala before, but found the experience to be quite overwhelming.

I’m much more comfortable in casual clothes – jeans, flip-flops, and a tank top, really. It’s the effort of getting dressed up that I find challenging,” explained the 57-year-old actress, who is known for her role on Friends, in an interview with Glamour.

Okay, so I love getting all dolled up, honestly! But for me, it’s like this whole thing in my head: ‘Let’s find the perfect dress, do my makeup, fix my hair ’til it’s gorgeous, and then… go sit in a room full of people!’ I know, everyone’s there to have a good time and celebrate each other, which is amazing, but I just get so, so nervous. It’s a weird mix of excitement and total anxiety!

Jennifer Aniston also said, ‘Honestly, you eventually reach a point where none of this stuff feels important anymore.’

I’ve always been a bit surprised Angelina Jolie hasn’t made an appearance at the Oscars – you know, ‘Hollywood prom’ – especially since she launched Atelier Jolie in New York City in 2023. It feels like a perfect fit for her, and I’d love to see her there!

A year after that, the 50-year-old Academy Award winner also became a fashion designer, creating the silver, pleated dress worn by Jon Batiste’s wife, Suleika, at the 96th Academy Awards.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie officially divorced in 2024, two decades after famously beginning a relationship on the set of the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. At the time, Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.

You know, as someone who’s been around a lot of red carpets, I completely understand when couples decide to split up the spotlight. Tom Holland, for example, has talked about wanting Zendaya to have her moment, and he feels it shifts the focus to them as a couple if they arrive together. He’s said it’s about letting her shine, and honestly, that’s incredibly supportive and sweet! It’s a really thoughtful approach to these big events.

Last year, the 29-year-old actor was seen at the same hotel as the actress from Euphoria when she attended a red carpet event. This year, he publicly praised her Met Gala outfits on Instagram, showing his support with heart emojis.

Despite being incredibly talented and famous singers – Mariah Carey, Adele, and Christina Aguilera – none of them have ever performed on the famous staircase at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Despite their split, Mariah Carey’s former husband, Nick Cannon, was a guest at the Met Gala in both 2006 and 2007.

According to The Sun, Adele may attend this year’s Met Gala because Beyoncé is one of the event’s co-chairs. Adele has previously expressed her admiration for Beyoncé, giving her a heartfelt shout-out while accepting a Grammy in 2017.

Dolly Parton is famous for her over-the-top style and has been a beloved figure in country music for over sixty years, earning her the title of a national treasure. Surprisingly, despite her iconic status, she’s never been to the Met Gala.

In 2024, 80-year-old Dolly Parton, a winner of both an Oscar and a Grammy, playfully teased the Met Gala while hosting a two-hour CBS special called Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, which showcased a fashion show for dogs.

Despite being invited to many high-profile and glamorous events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have never gone to the Met Gala.

Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s global content officer and a co-chair of the Met Gala, is said to have excluded the couple from the guest list because she is loyal to King Charles III and the British Royal Family.

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! So, apparently Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are basically funding the whole Met Gala! It’s just… ironic, you know? They didn’t invite Harry and Meghan to their super lavish wedding last year – a $56 million affair, can you even imagine?! – but then Harry and Meghan just showed up at Kris Jenner’s birthday party… at Bezos’ house! Like, his $165 million Beverly Hills mansion! The drama is just… everything!

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, known for his impressive physique and tailored suits, is attending the Met Gala for the first time, according to Page Six.

I’m so excited because Meryl Streep might be attending for the first time! She’s been looking absolutely stunning at the premieres for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which comes out this weekend. It would have been her first time co-chairing the Met Gala back in 2020, but unfortunately, it was canceled because of the pandemic. I’m really hoping to see her there this year!

Over the years, several iconic Hollywood actresses over 80, such as Jane Fonda, Sophia Loren, Rita Moreno, and Carol Burnett, have never attended the annual fashion event.

In his 2022 song ‘Sticky,’ Drake explained why he’s skipped the Met Gala. He rapped that the event only offers one guest pass per celebrity, and he prefers to bring his entire crew with him, so he chooses not to attend.

Popular actors Robert Downey Jr., Jon Hamm, and Ryan Gosling haven’t attended the big fashion event either.

Following her recent DUI arrest in March, Britney Spears is reportedly in treatment. It’s surprising, though, that the pop star never walked the Met Gala red carpet during the peak of her career.

In 2022, the Grammy-winning artist, age 44, posted a video of herself dancing on Instagram. She explained she’d decided to skip the Met Gala in favor of relaxing at home with her dog, wearing pajamas, because she dislikes flying.

Helena Bonham Carter shared on The Graham Norton Show in 2018 that she’d never received an invitation to the Met Gala. Rihanna, her co-star in Ocean’s 8, playfully responded that it was likely because of Bonham Carter’s unique fashion choices.

Honestly, hearing that just really got to me. I felt completely defeated, and I’ll admit, I was on the verge of tears. It was a tough moment, and I needed a little time to process it all.

Although Leonardo DiCaprio has never officially attended the Met Gala, it’s been revealed that he actually made a surprise appearance at last year’s event.

Vogue photographed the 51-year-old Oscar-winning actor shielding his eyes as he walked with his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, at the event.

Tickets to next Monday’s exclusive event have increased in price this year, going from $75,000 to $100,000 each. Tables are still available starting at $350,000.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m so excited about this year’s Met Gala! The theme is ‘Fashion Is Art,’ and it’s all about how clothing can be a true art form. The Costume Institute’s exhibit exploring this idea opens to the public on May 10th and will be running for quite a while – all the way until January 10th, 2027, in fact! It’s going to be a fantastic celebration of creativity and style.

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2026-05-01 05:04