Heartwarming reason Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds didn't attend Met Gala
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds traded the Met Gala's red carpet for a night of family time, highlighting a shift towards personal priorities over public appearances.
Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively poses with Ryan Reynolds
This year's Met Gala felt slightly less dazzling without Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds gracing the red carpet.
The beloved couple chose to skip the event for the second year, opting for a cozy evening at home with their four children.
The theme of the event, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, went on without them, much to the dismay of their fans.
Online, supporters expressed their disappointment, noting the gala didn't seem complete without Blake and Ryan's presence.
Their choice reflects a growing trend among celebrities prioritizing family time over high-profile social events.
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The absence of Blake at the Met Gala sparked a noticeable reaction among fans on social media.
One enthusiastic fan expressed on X (formerly Twitter), "Blake Lively not being at the Met Gala basically just fizzles the event. Honestly, they shouldn’t have it unless @blakelively is in attendance. It’s her show, everyone else is just a guest.”
Another fan humorously claimed to be indifferent, saying on X, “pretending to not care Blake Lively isn’t there to save the night #MetGala,” while a third tweeted, “the met gala can’t be over yet cause where’s blake lively.”
So far, Blake and Ryan have not made any public comments regarding their decision to miss the gala.
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In 2022, Blake co-hosted the Met Gala with Ryan, making her absence this year more noticeable.
Despite being spotted around New York City, sparking rumors of her attendance, Blake instead shone at a different fashion event this month.
She dazzled at a Tiffany & Co. event in NYC, wearing a striking blue beaded ensemble accessorized with unique jewelry pieces.
At the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams launch, she elegantly paired her outfit with diamond bird brooches and transformed a large diamond and blue cuprian Elbaite tourmaline necklace into a bracelet.
While Blake's absence was felt, she wasn't the only notable no-show at this year's Met Gala.
Rihanna missed the event due to illness following her attendance at the Miami F1 Grand Prix. Jared Leto was also absent, busy with his band 30 Seconds to Mars' world tour.
America's royal couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, along with other favorites like Lady Gaga, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid, were also missing from the lineup.
