Met Gala 2026: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt lead stars who have NEVER attended fashion’s biggest night

It’s been one of the most popular tickets for A-list celebrities since 1972, but there’s a long list of famous faces who have never attended the Met Gala in New York City.

While stars like Kim Kardashian, Zendaya and Sabrina Carpenter have spent months preparing for fashion’s biggest night, a notable roster of celebrities are celebrating the chance to walk the red carpet on Monday, May 4.

Last September, Jennifer Aniston confirmed that she had received an invitation to the annual Costume Institute event in the past, but described the whole ordeal as “overwhelming.”

‘To get ready is to put on the dress. I’m a “jeans The 57-year-old Friends alum is a flip-flops-and-tank-top kind of girl, she said Fascination.

‘I also love dressing up, but for me it’s a mental game like, ‘Let’s get dressed, put on a smart dress, put on make-up, ‘pure’ our hair and sit in a big room with our peers.

‘[And yes,] ‘Everyone is there to celebrate each other and have some fun but I’m getting nervous.’

Celebrities who never attended include Jennifer Aniston and ex Brad Pitt

Aniston added: ‘But whatever. At the end of the day you reach a place in life where nothing really matters.’

Angelina Jolie, who was involved in the famous love triangle with Aniston and her ex-husband Brad Pitt in 2005, also never graced the famous stairs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Pitt has yet to make his Met debut either.

Another name that did not come is Spider-Man star Tom Holland, who, as he said, avoids walking on the red carpet with his wife Zendaya. Men’s Health last year: ‘This isn’t my moment, it’s his moment, and if we go through it together it’s about us.’

Last year, the Brit, 29, was spotted staying at nearby The Surrey hotel as the 29-year-old Euphoria actress walked the red carpet and gave her a supporting gift in 2024. shout out on Instagram The Met Gala appears with heart-eye emojis.

Singers Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera surprisingly never climbed the steps of the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dolly Parton loves the glitz and trash of fashion and is considered a national treasure by many, but she has never attended the Met Gala.

The 80-year-old Oscar and Grammy winner teased fashion’s biggest night in 2024 by hosting CBS’ special two-hour Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, which included a dog fashion show.

One possible first-timer is Meryl Streep, who dazzled at the red carpet premieres of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which hits theaters this weekend, and she was supposed to co-chair the 2020 Met Gala before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pitt’s ex Angelina Jolie (pictured 2007) also never attended the Met Gala

Last September, Aniston confirmed that she had received an invitation to the annual Costume Institute event in the past, but called the whole ordeal “overwhelming” (Photo from Nov. 19)

Also absent from the show is Spider-Man star Tom Holland, who avoided walking the red carpet with his alleged wife Zendaya, as he told Men’s Health last year: ‘This isn’t my moment, this is his moment and if we go together it’s about us’ (Photo taken in 2024)

Last year, while the Brit, 29, was staying at nearby The Surrey hotel, the Euphoria actress, 29, was spotted walking the red carpet and posted a supportive Instagram message for her Met Gala appearance in 2024 with heart-eye emojis.

Last year, while the Brit, 29, was staying at nearby The Surrey hotel, the Euphoria actress, 29, was spotted walking the red carpet and posted a supportive Instagram message for her Met Gala appearance in 2024 with heart-eye emojis.

Singers Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera surprisingly never climbed the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art steps

Dolly Parton loves the glitz and the trash of fashion and is widely considered a national treasure thanks to her good nature and six-decade career in country music, yet she’s never attended the Met Gala (pictured May 19)

One of the potential first-time attendees was Meryl Streep, who dazzled at the red carpet premieres of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and was supposed to co-chair the 2020 Met Gala but the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic (pictured last Friday)

Helena Bonham Carter (right) revealed on The Graham Norton Show in 2018 that she was never invited to the Met Gala, and Ocean’s 8th costar Rihanna (2-R) joked: ‘It’s because you wear dresses like that.’

Although Leonardo DiCaprio has never walked the red carpet at the Met Gala, it turns out he snuck into last year’s festivities (pictured March 15)

Vogue captured the moment the 51-year-old Oscar winner shielded his eyes as he was photographed walking through the party with his much younger girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti (taken May 5).

Individual tickets for the invite-only event have been increased from $75,000 to $100,000 this year; tables continue to start at $350,000 (pictured at The Met Thursday)

This year’s Met Gala dress code is Fashion is Art and the theme is the Art of Costume; It was inspired by the museum’s exhibition about the dressed body as a form of artistic expression, which opened to the public on May 10 and runs until January 10, 2027.

Helena Bonham Carter revealed on the Graham Norton Show in 2018 that she was never invited to the Met Gala, and Ocean’s 8th star Rihanna joked: ‘It’s because you wear dresses like that.’

“True,” the eccentric 59-year-old replied, deflated. ‘That’s totally true. ‘I’m going to cry now.’

Although Leonardo DiCaprio has never walked the red carpet at the Met Gala, it turns out he snuck into last year’s festivities.

Vogue It captured the moment the 51-year-old Oscar winner shielded his eyes as he was photographed walking through the party with his much younger girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.

This year, individual tickets for the invite-only event have been increased from $75,000 to $100,000; Tables continue to start from $350,000.

This year’s Met Gala dress code is Fashion is Art and the theme is the Art of Costume; It was inspired by the museum’s exhibition about the dressed body as a form of artistic expression, which opened to the public on May 10 and runs until January 10, 2027.