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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Halie LeSavage

The Simple Reason Why Beyoncé Missed the 2025 Met Gala

Beyonce on the 2025 grammys red carpet.

As much as fashion editors try to gather everything we know about the Met Gala in advance, it's never exactly clear who's attending until the lights go up on the red carpet. Beyoncé's RSVP is one of the annual event's most contested—and this year, it looks like the singer decided to pass.

Despite a carpet filled with her protégés, fans, and fellow best-dressed alumni (like Zendaya and Rihanna, for example), Beyoncé appeared to miss out on the May 5 celebration of clothing "Tailored for You."

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