Celebrities who have surprisingly never attended the Met Gala

A three-time Academy Award winner and nine-time Golden Globe winner, Meryl Streep is accustomed to red carpets.

However, although the acting legend has starred in several fashion-forward roles in movies like "The Devil Wears Prada" — in which she essentially played Met Gala organizer and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour — and "Mamma Mia," she's never attended the Met Gala.

Streep was actually set to be a cochair for the 2020 Met Gala; however, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the event from taking place that year.

She was not re-added as a cochair when the Met was held again in 2021, and skipped 2022 and 2023.

The Hollywood heartthrob has never attended a Met Gala. This was particularly surprising in 2023, as "Barbie" was the biggest hit of the year.

Perhaps this year, as his new movie "Fall Guy" premieres, he'll make an appearance.

With the perfect mix of edgy and elegant style, it's shocking that the actor never attended the event, particularly in the 2000s, when she was at the height of her Hollywood career.

The costuming and cinematic masterpiece of the "Maleficent" films also seemed like perfect opportunities for Jolie to make her Met Gala debut, but we're still waiting for that day to come. 

Although he's acted in box-office hits like the "Fast and Furious" franchise and "Moana," the actor and former wrestler has never attended the Met Gala.

Somehow, neither Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, nor Matthew Perry (before his death in 2023) ever attended the event.

While the Met's attendees include fashion's elite, the guest list also includes the biggest names of the moment, so it's shocking that none of the powerhouse "Friends" cast made appearances when the show was on the air or afterward, when their careers — especially Aniston's — and personal lives made headlines.

No, Drake was never Rihanna's date to the Met Gala. While rappers like A$AP Rocky, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, and Migos have all made appearances, the Canadian star has not. 

Fashion icon Dolly Parton has walked many red carpets, but never one for the Met Gala.

Her "9 to 5" costars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin also haven't.

Each of these women is a legend with a very active career. They also know how to make a statement with their outfits: Parton with sparkles and fringe, Fonda with sleek silhouettes, and Tomlin with graphic T-shirt-and-blazer combos.

The music icon's 2021 comeback also cemented her spot as a fashion icon. Whether performing in outstanding gowns sans heels or sitting courtside in striking coats, she turns heads.

Although the "Easy on Me" singer hasn't attended the event yet, there's hope for her debut since she's returned to the limelight in recent years.

When the Princess of Pop was at her height of fame in the 2000s, you may have suspected she walked the Met Gala's red carpet, but she didn't.

It would've been fitting to see Spears reinterpret her eccentric tour costumes and award-show style for any of the Met's unique themes. 

But with a nonstop workload, it's understandable. Now free from the constraints of a conservatorship, Spears may attend more public events.

Many royals have graced the fashion spectacle, but Prince William and Kate Middleton are not part of that group.

Middleton's style is sensational, so we'd love to see what she would come up with for this event, but with her recent cancer diagnosis, we don't expect to see her this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are one of the most talked-about couples on the planet. It's shocking that not even one of their best couple looks has been at the Met Gala.

If there's any celebrity who could have a Met Gala theme based on them, it's probably Helena Bonham Carter. The actor is always dressed in outrageous vintage-punk Vivienne Westwood-and Tim Burton-esque looks.

While her character in "Ocean's 8" attends the Met in a fabulous gown, Bonham Carter hasn't been in real life.

In a 2018 interview on "The Graham Norton Show" in the UK, Bonham Carter pointed out that she's never been invited. Her costar Rihanna jokingly explained, "That's because you wear dresses like that," pointing to Bonham Carter's funky printed look.

While the Met Gala is the perfect platform to showcase entertainers' cool and quirky styles, Christina Aguilera has never had the chance to be part of it.

The "Genie in a Bottle" singer has been busy creating music, touring, acting, and creating an image for herself for most of her life. 

While her fan base would no doubt be excited to see her flaunt her style at the Met, they'll have to keep waiting.

Brad Pitt is a red-carpet staple, always in a dapper suit and always with a new hairdo. It seems surprising that he's never been to the Met, especially when his costars and friends like George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jonah Hill have.

With eight Grammys, 16 ACM awards, dozens of CMT awards, and many more awards, Underwood has proven she's a singing sensation.

But from her days winning "American Idol" to the present day — constantly giving stunning performances and red-carpet glamour — she hasn't made it to the Met yet.

Smith has given the world countless heartbreak anthems and club dance tracks, always performing them in beautifully flamboyant looks. But the fashionable singer has never worn any of their dashing suits to the Met Gala.

The often-controversial couple has always been carefully watched by the public, making headlines and starting heated debates. However, they undoubtedly also have some pretty great red-carpet couple looks.

One carpet they never walked is the Met Gala. Their children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, have attended, though.

While many superheroes have graced the Met Gala red carpet sans armor, some key actors have not. This is surprising for veteran actors like Chris Pratt (Star-Lord) and Jason Momoa (Aquaman).

Momoa could have easily been seen there with his former partner Lisa Bonet, and Tom Holland (Spider-Man) should surely have been invited with his girlfriend, Zendaya — and maybe since she's a cochair this year, he'll make his debut.

Another superhero, Chris Hemsworth (Thor), has also never made an appearance, although he'll also cochair this year.

Superhero actors Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) and Don Cheadle (War Machine) have also never attended.