Rihanna Met Gala 2024: The Queen of the Met Is Reportedly Skipping For an Unexpected Reason

Chris Hemsworth seemed to admit he broke a major Met Gala rule while attending the 2024 event!

Blake Shelton is being honored!

, but absence, as we learnt earlier this week, is perhaps the most intense spectacle of all. That was a lesson made obvious when and failed to arrive at the : a legitimate—though not entirely unexpected—sabbatical for someone who has spent the past few years teasing spectators and journalists with an accretion of Rihanna in Manhattan.That the Met Gala’s unofficial princess had been rendered bed-bound for an event themed around “sleeping beauties” was an ironic and unfortunate twist of fate.

Hugh Jackman fans spotted some “sad” details in the star’s snap he posted to Instagram ahead of the Met Gala.Since 2004, Jackman had attended the Met Gala with his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, six times.However, after being there together in 2022 and 2023, the actor posed alone on the red carpet this year having split earlier this year from the 68-year-old actress.Jackman took to Instagram to share a snap of his outfit in his rumored to be bachelor pad in New York City.In the caption, the star revealed his suit is the same one he wore to his first Met Gala back in 2004, when he was joined by his then wife.He wrote next to a selfie on his way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute: “My original Tom Ford tuxedo. Refitted and repaired.”While some fans shared their heartbreak over the star seemingly paying tribute to his ex-wife by wearing the same outfit, others were more concerned with what was behind the star in the picture.A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman)Across the floor were a series of belongings that would usually be on a shelf, with things like books and bowls placed on the ground.“Hugh needs to furnish his apartment.

Bradley Cooper is soaking up the sunny weather.

Khloe Kardashian is reviewing her family’s 2024 Met Gala looks!

Every year, fans hope to see numerous celebs at the Met Gala.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Lana Del Rey didn’t have to bestride a motorcycle like she did at her headlining Coachella performances to make a grand statement on the Met Gala steps on Monday night. The singer arrived at the star-studded carpet on Monday night wearing a veiled cream Alexander McQueen sheath gown by Seán McGirr.

Met Gala without the memes. Social media users had a field day poking fun at the biggest stars in Hollywood who attended the annual fashion event in New York City on Monday.This year’s gala dress code was inspired by the short story “The Garden of Time” by J.G. Ballard, prompting the celebrities to take major risks with their over-the-top ensembles.

Rihanna fans were left confused after the singer didn’t show up at this year’s edition of the Met Gala.The singer and business mogul was set to attend the iconic fashion event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City last night (May 6), however, was nowhere in sight for the red carpet event.According to People magazine, Rihanna was planning to appear on the night, but dropped out at the last minute due to illness.

Anna Wintour is a huge Broadway fan, so the top theatre actors of the year are always in attendance at the Met Gala.

Stray Kids seem primed to tour this year, according to a recent interview the group did with Tommy Hilfiger at the Met Gala 2024.Tommy Hilfiger and Stray Kids were speaking to Vogue on the red carpet of the Met Gala 2024, when the iconic American fashion designer let it slip that the K-pop boyband “[are] embarking on a 40-city tour”, which had previously been unannounced.While the moment itself has since been removed from the official Vogue interview with Stray Kids and Hilfiger on YouTube, fans of the K-pop boyband have reposted the unedited version of the clip on X (formerly Twitter) with the fashion designer’s original remarks.Stray Kids siendo entrevistados junto a Tommy Hilfiger en la alfombra de la #MetGala 2024 STRAY KIDS REAWAKENS MET GALA #StrayKids_MetGala #스키즈_멧갈라_축하해 @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/3zvOmlukAQ— yuri

Elle Fanning channels her role as Aurora while attending the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 6) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Zendaya returned to the carpet in her second look of the night at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 6) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

dressed in a custom Oscar de la Renta gown with an oversized skirt and pointed bust. According to a press release from the brand, the dress shape was inspired by “many of the subjects' classic gowns in Cecil Beaton's photography.” Worth noting: The celebrated photographer famously captured Marilyn Monroe, who is often remembered for her own pointed bust dresses.Considering Jenner's sister Kim Kardashian made so many headlines for at the Met Gala, it's an interesting choice!Also interesting: Her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet was not in attendance, meaning we were not blessed with their red carpet debut as a couple there.

Met Gala 2024 Queen already? She literally already has the crown. Nobody commits to the Met Gala like Cardi, and her 2024 look is no exception. For the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” theme, attendees were asked to adhere to a “Garden of Time” dress code.

Rih-awakening tonight.Although fans held their breath in anticipation for Rihanna’s Met Gala red carpet arrival, it seems the sultry singer has been struck with the flu. Insiders close to the “S&M” songstress told People the sudden sickness is keeping her away from the celebration of the Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”But tech-savvy savages tried tricking Twitter users with AI-generated images of the 36-year-old pinup wearing ornate designs on the Met’s steps.

Lana Del Rey has arrived at the Met Gala!

Rihanna is not making it to the Met Gala this year!

Sarah Paulson and Amanda Seyfried wear two very different looks while stepping out for the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 6) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.