Met Gala 2026: Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone To SKIP Fashion’s Biggest Night; Focuses On Filming King, Raaka

Deepika Padukone has once again captured attention, this time with her radiant presence on the sets of King in Cape Town alongside Shah Rukh Khan. As images from the shoot surfaced online, fans couldn’t stop talking about her glow, with many calling it her ‘pregnancy glow.’ At the same time, others celebrated the King and Queen of Bollywood reuniting but one thing was for sure reflecting, her commitment to her work while she enjoys her second pregnancy. However, amid the buzz, one question remained, will Deepika attend the Met Gala this year?

Deepika Padukone To SKIP Met Gala 2026

Now as per reports, sources have clarified that Deepika Padukone will not be attending the Met Gala this year. According to the source, “Her priority has always been and continues to be films. With King slated to release at the end of this year and Raaka scheduled to release next year, her priority at the moment is to complete the shoot for these two films.”

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While fans may miss her red carpet presence, Deepika’s packed schedule reflects her current focus. She is balancing major projects, including King and Raaka. Reports earlier revealed that she plays a significant role in Raaka and has already wrapped key portions, including a grand entry and a major action sequence alongside Allu Arjun. Meanwhile, leaked glimpses from King have only heightened anticipation.

Interestingly, Deepika Padukone isn’t the only global Indian star skipping the Met Gala this year. Earlier today, it was revealed that Priyanka Chopra will also not attend due to work commitments. On the other hand, designer Manish Malhotra confirmed that filmmaker Karan Johar will make his Met Gala debut in 2026. Regular attendees like Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla are also expected to return to the iconic red carpet.

Deepika Padukone’s Met Gala Appearances

Deepika Padukone has been a consistent and striking presence at the Met Gala over the years, attending the event three times so far. She made her debut in 2017 in a sleek white slip gown by Tommy Hilfiger. In 2018, she embraced the theme Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination in a dramatic red gown by Prabal Gurung. She returned in 2019 for the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme, turning heads in a voluminous pink Zac Posen gown, styled with a high ponytail and statement accessories—one of her most talked-about Met appearances.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.