I think we all know that it’d be over for everyone else if Zendaya showed up at the 2026 Met Gala , but sadly she’s missing the “Costume Art” red carpet.

Elle reports that “Zendaya is taking a break from the spotlight on Met Gala night” thanks to her very busy press tours for The Drama and Euphoria —which makes sense as she’s been doing a lot of red carpets recently and clearly deserves a break!

The actor was last seen in public supporting Tom Holland at a Bero event on April 29.

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The carpet wasn’t the same without Zendaya, who is known for her iconic looks over the years. She told Vanity Fair that fashion “is a tool for me. I consider myself a shyer person, which I guess you wouldn’t quite realize from the crazy, sometimes ridiculous things that I wear. I just embody this girl—whoever this woman is tonight. It makes the whole process easier because it’s not yourself; it’s a version of yourself.…