The Met Gala 2026 made headlines with big stars like Rihanna, Blake Lively, Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, and more walking the red carpet. The ‘Art is Fashion’ theme was followed by most of them, but amid all the talks, fans wonder why many regulars, including Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Taylor Swift, Meryl Streep, and more, were seen skipping the iconic event. Read to know the reasons why!
Why Zendaya, Deepika Padukone, And More Skipped Met Gala 2026
1. Zendaya
Zendaya skipped the Met Gala 2026 since she was busy with work, and her schedule is very packed. Last year she impressed everyone in a white Louis Vuitton suit designed by Pharrell Williams.
2. Ariana Grande
Another big name that skipped the night of the year was Ariana Grande, who is currently preparing for her Eternal Sunshine Tour, scheduled to start in Oakland, California, on June 6.
3. Priyanka Chopra
A Met Gala regular and our desi girl, Priyanka Chopra, and her husband, Nick Jonas, skipped the event too. This is because reports suggest that PC had some commitments for her upcoming season at Citadel, as well as being honoured at the Gold Gala in LA.
4. Deepika Padukone
Reports about Deepika Padukone making a comeback at the Met were all over the internet, so fans were disappointed when they got to know that the diva had skipped the event/ This was because of her packed schedule with two upcoming films and her being pregnant with her second child.
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5. Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet did not accompany his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, to the Met since he was at a New York Knicks game instead.
Many other stars like Dua Lipa, Sydney Sweeney, and Jennifer Lopez were also absent this year, without whom, the gala wouldn’t be the same. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know.