Taylor Swift Skips the 2025 Met Gala—Here’s Why Fans Shouldn’t Be Surprised
After months of speculation and growing anticipation, Taylor Swift was notably absent from the 2025 Met Gala. Fans had been buzzing about a possible public appearance alongside her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, but the couple decided to keep their low-profile streak intact.
A Quiet Chapter for a Power Couple
Taylor Swift hasn’t walked the Met Gala red carpet since 2016, and this year was no exception. Despite Travis Kelce being spotted in New York City just days before the high-profile fashion event, the pop icon and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end chose to remain out of the spotlight. According to USA Today, their names were not included in the official guest list released by the Met, confirming their absence from the star-studded night.
Enjoying Life Away from the Cameras
After Taylor wrapped up the latest leg of her historic Eras Tour and Travis concluded his football season following a Super Bowl loss, the couple has been enjoying some much-needed downtime. A source recently told People that they’ve been traveling and spending quality time together—"making the most of their time off."
“They are hanging out with friends, too. It’s a special time for them,” the source added. “They value the same things. Right now, the focus is very much on private time out of the spotlight.”
Will They Make a Glamorous Return?
While fans were hoping to see the duo make a joint appearance at the Met Gala, their decision to skip the event fits perfectly with their recent pattern of privacy. Whether this signals a new chapter for the famously public Taylor or just a brief pause before the next big tour or award season appearance is anyone’s guess.
As for a future Met Gala appearance? Swifties can only hope that 2026 might be the year Taylor returns to fashion’s biggest night—perhaps this time with Travis on her arm.
