Fashion’s biggest night, which this year drew criticism over the involvement of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sánchez, again proved to be a decidedly Timothée Chalametless affair .

The Marty Supreme Oscar nominee wasn’t alone in skipping the 2026 Met Gala , as his fellow Dune franchise star Zendaya , among others, also opted to refrain from the high-fashion proceedings that typically dominate headlines every May.

Below, we take a closer look at some of the biggest stars who were nowhere to be seen at this year’s event.

Timothée Chalamet

Chalamet chose his beloved New York Knicks over the 2026 Met Gala. His romantic partner Kylie Jenner , meanwhile, opted for the latter while rocking an eyebrowless look .

Zendaya

Zendaya’s 2026 has proven to be a decidedly stacked year, including the return of Euphoria and multiple high-profile film projects.…