The most awaited debuts at this year’s Met Gala Which stars have never attended fashion's Super Bowl?
More than the Oscars and more than the Cannes croisette, the Met Gala represents the social event of the year in the world of celebrities. Such a social event indeed that the guest list is often the subject of debates and disputes about who has or should have the right to attend the event or not. Even though it remains true that the event is so long, stressful, often expensive, and personally demanding (who would want to expose themselves to potential criticism from the entire Internet in case of a bad look after all?) that many celebrities less interested in smiling for photographers for two hours don't worry too much about attending. And while many often complain about the young TikTokers invited to the gala, politicians, and even some personalities from less "noble" realms of fashion and cinema, it's surprising to see that some of the most legendary stars of our time at the Met Gala have never even gone. Although they often came close.
Here are the 5 stars who have never attended the Met Gala.
Connor Storrie
Rumors about a possible appearance at this year’s Met Gala by HBO Max Italy’s new crush, Connor Storrie, have been growing increasingly persistent in recent months. Known to the wider public for the breakout series Heated Rivalry, he has already shared the set with iconic figures such as Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux, in a minor yet crucial role. «I’m a Tiffany & Co. boy», he once wrote on Instagram: should we therefore expect a debut illuminated by Tiffany & Co. jewelry?
Hudson Williams
It is impossible to speak about Connor Storrie without mentioning Hudson Williams, his co-star and hockey partner in the series. Following the success of recent months, driven by Heated Rivalry and his subsequent entry into the “theatre of opportunities” of fashion, including editorials, interviews and appearances at Fashion Week, rumors suggest a possible presence tonight at the Met Gala. The question of who will dress them remains open: for the two rising stars, the future is bright, and expectations between haute couture and jewelry are high. Perhaps a touch of irreverence in perfect Heated Rivalry style is to be expected.
A’ja Wilson
Professional basketball player A’ja Wilson is among the members of this year’s Met Gala host committee, strengthening the increasingly close relationship between fashion and sport. Featured in the latest issue of Vogue, she stated with irony that she intends to keep her look strictly under wraps: it will be her debut, and it promises to be something special. Between the sports season and the red carpet, her presence is expected to be as intense as it is symbolic.
Yseult
French singer Yseult will also make her debut at this year’s Met Gala. After becoming in 2024 the most-streamed French artist on Spotify and delivering a memorable performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, her figure has consolidated across music, fashion and visual culture. The first curvy model to walk in the Balenciaga SS24 show, she has attended the shows of Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton and Schiaparelli, standing out for her powerful and inclusive aesthetic. Expectations are high, and it is fair to anticipate a look capable of generating resonance, in full Met Gala spirit.
Tschabalala Self
Among the new presences of the evening is also the artist Tschabalala Self, whose work explores the construction of myth and identity through the body and representation. Her works, dedicated to life and Black Culture, stage figures that reclaim control over their own image, challenging imposed narratives. In line with this year’s theme: "Costume Art", a broad exploration of the relationship between fashion and art, her participation could transform the red carpet into a deeper space of expression, where fashion becomes a vehicle for cultural and political meanings.