Met Gala 2026: Priyanka Chopra To SKIP Fashion’s Biggest Night; Sources Reveal Why

Just hours before fashion’s biggest night takes over the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a surprising update has emerged. Global icon Priyanka Chopra will skip the Met Gala 2026, according to sources. The actress shares a long history with the iconic red carpet, having made five memorable appearances over the years. Held every first Monday of May, the Met Gala marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual exhibition, where celebrities and designers come together to interpret a unique theme through bold, standout fashion.

Priyanka Chopra To SKIP Met Gala 2026

Sources also revealed why Priyanka Chopra will miss the Met Gala this year. They said, “Priyanka Chopra is unable to attend the Met Gala this year as she is currently in the middle of a global press tour for the promotions of the upcoming season of Citadel, which releases on May 6, followed immediately by her travel to Los Angeles for the Gold House Gala, where she will be honoured with the Global Vanguard Award for the second consecutive year.”

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The source further added, “The Met Gala has witnessed some of its most iconic, internet-breaking moments through Priyanka Chopra. She has long been its undeniable Queen Bee, delivering looks that have set the tone for the night and redefined the conversation year after year. She will absolutely be missed on those steps this year.”

Over the years, the global star has built a strong fashion legacy at the gala. She made her debut in 2017 in a dramatic Ralph Lauren trench coat. In 2018, she chose a burgundy Ralph Lauren gown. She turned heads again in 2019 with a bold Dior haute couture look. After a brief gap, she returned in 2023 in a black-and-white Valentino ensemble. In 2025, she grabbed attention in a sharp Balmain suit paired with Bvlgari jewels.

Her personal milestones have also played out on the Met steps. In 2017, Priyanka and Nick Jonas made their first public appearance together in Ralph Lauren, sparking dating rumours. The couple skipped the 2022 edition, which marked their first year after welcoming their daughter, Malti Marie.

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Meanwhile, Indian representation at the Met Gala continues to grow. Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh, and Deepika Padukone have all made headlines with their appearances in recent years.

For 2026, designer Manish Malhotra confirmed that filmmaker Karan Johar will make his Met Gala debut. Regular attendees like Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla are also expected to return. Deepika Padukone, a consistent presence at the event, may walk the carpet again, possibly alongside Ranveer Singh, although she has recently been busy shooting for King with Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town.

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Also Read: Manish Malhotra CONFIRMS Karan Johar’s Debut At Met Gala 2026; Teases More Fashion Moments Ahead

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.