Some of the world’s biggest stars have strutted down the red carpet so far,includingLizzo,Roger Federer andKim Kardashian.
But as we skim the checklist of those we expect to attend such an iconic event,a few names remain notably missing.
The absence ofDunestar Timothée Chalamet crushed the hopes of many who speculated whether he would use the event to debut his relationship with Kylie Jenner.
His co-star Zendaya was also missed,though she has not attended the Met Gala since 2019 when she wore a Cinderella dress designed by Tommy Hilfiger.
Rihanna teased fans with anhoto of her wearing a vintage 1994 Chanel dress before the event began,but the singer – who revealed she was pregnant after performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in February – has so far not been spotted.
Pop legends Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are also yet to be seen,likely a disappointment for those who watch the Met Gala solely for creative,often eccentric costumes. Perry is remembered for her hamburger outfit at the after-party in 2019,and Gaga’s spectacular hot-pink Brandon Maxwell dress,which sported a 25-foot train,made headlines that same year.
And the Queen B herself – Beyonce – seemed to be missing in action. Though known for occasionally avoiding a red carpet moment (the most recent Grammy awards being an example),fans are still hoping theCuff Itsinger will make a last-minute appearance – similar to her arrival in 2015.
As fellow queen Julie Andrews says:“a queen is never late. Everybody else is simply early”.