Much like the Met Gala itself, which is a night of fashion, art, and glamour, some celebrities have become powerful fixtures at the event. One such name is The Age of Adaline actress, Blake Lively. Over the years, she has graced the red carpet in awe-inspiring gowns that aligned with the event’s theme, and sometimes matched the carpet too. 

Will the actress return this year for yet another majestic moment at the Met Gala and to honor the theme, Fashion Is Art?

There have been rumors that Blake Lively has not been invited to the Met Gala this year, but this cannot be confirmed since the event is secretive about its guest list. Whether she will appear or not will only be revealed on the day of the event. Previously, she had attended every Met Gala since her debut in 2008.

And the last time she appeared on the Met steps was in 2022, honoring the theme In America: An Anthology of Fashion. She also co-chaired the event alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds, as well as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Regina King. However, in 2023, she announced before the event that she would not be attending. 

The actress also missed the event in 2024 and again in 2025. Neither she nor her husband has commented on her sudden absence from the event. That remains the case this year, and not to mention, the actress is also in the middle of a legal battle against Justin Baldoni. 

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While it remains uncertain whether Lively will attend the Met Gala this year, some notable names are confirmed to make an appearance. 

Several celebrities have already descended on New York City for the 2026 Met Gala. This year, Anna Wintour will be joined by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams as co-chairs of the event. One of the biggest highlights of the event is Beyoncé, who is expected to make an appearance nearly a decade after her last in 2016. 

From headline-grabbing outfits to controversies and historic moments, the gala raised more than $31 million last year and is expected to aim for another impressive figure this year. Chloë Malle, Alex Consani, Doja Cat, A’ja Wilson, Gwendoline Christie, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, and more are also expected to attend. And, like every year, the event will be held on the first Monday of May. Indeed, it remains one of the most anticipated nights of the year.

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