The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saw a parade of stunning outfits from the world's most famous women. However, many of these stars chose to attend without their significant others, sparking speculation about the state of their relationships.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet
After two years of dating and several public appearances, including matching outfits at the Oscars, fans expected Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet to make their Met Gala debut together. Instead, Kylie arrived solo in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown, while Timothée was spotted at a Knicks game. This marks the second year he has skipped the gala for basketball.
Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles
Rumored to be engaged, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles have yet to walk a red carpet together. Zoë attended the Met Gala alone, hiding her ring finger in a Saint Laurent gown, while Harry prepared for his upcoming residency tour in Amsterdam.
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid has attended the Met Gala solo for years, even while dating Bradley Cooper. This year, she mentioned him in an interview, but he only appeared later in the evening. Cooper has yet to join her on the red carpet.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton
Kim Kardashian arrived solo, despite recent rumors of a romance with Lewis Hamilton. The Formula 1 driver skipped the event to rest after the Miami Grand Prix, delaying their first public appearance as a couple.
Hailey and Justin Bieber
Hailey Bieber stunned in a custom Saint Laurent dress with 24-karat gold details, but Justin Bieber was absent. He has not attended the Met Gala since 2021 and seems reluctant to return to red carpet events.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Blake Lively made a surprise appearance after settling her legal battle with Justin Baldoni. She wore a Versace gown and carried a handbag featuring her children's artwork, but Ryan Reynolds did not accompany her.
Other notable solo attendees included Zendaya, Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Sydney Sweeney, and Taraji P. Henson. Despite the many solo appearances, some couples did walk the carpet together, including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. However, the overall presence of power couples was less prominent than in previous years.
