Why Jennifer Aniston Has Never Attended the Met Gala

Jennifer Aniston isn’t interested in being there for the Met Gala.

As a loyal admirer, I’d like to share that despite receiving an exclusive invitation to this year’s high-profile fashion event, the esteemed Friends alum has disclosed her reasons for deciding to skip the glamorous night in fashion.

In her interview with Glamour, published on September 2, Aniston confessed that red carpet events often leave her feeling overwhelmed. She prefers a more casual style, describing herself as someone who enjoys wearing jeans, flip-flops, and a tank top.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I too appreciate the art of dressing up, yet for me, it often transcends into a psychological exercise: ‘Today, let’s indulge in an elegant transformation, adorn myself with a sophisticated dress, add a touch of makeup, style my hair to perfection, and walk into a grand room filled with peers.’ The Morning Show actress eloquently shared this sentiment. While the occasion is about camaraderie and joy, I find myself wrestling with nerves.

A more casual way of saying this could be: “Stress isn’t limited to attending events. In fact, I sometimes feel a bit uneasy about speaking in public, particularly because over the years my words have been misconstrued or taken out of context.

Now, Aniston said that she finds herself “hall-monitoring” her behavior in public.

However, the 56-year-old isn’t the only notable figure who’s uninterested in the famous red stairs. Similar sentiments are shared by Zendaya, a highly anticipated celebrity for the gala. But unlike her, her fiancé Tom Holland is content to let her bask in the limelight. As he expressed to Men’s Health back in January, “It’s not about me, it’s about her; if we go together, it’s our moment.

I haven’t captured any new glimpses into Zayn Malik’s life after the one occasion in 2016 where he was spotted at an event alongside his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid.

In response to an interview with GQ in 2018, he expressed that such events aren’t his preference. Instead, he prefers relaxing at home, engaging in meaningful activities, rather than attending glamorous events where he would wear costly attire and be photographed on a red carpet.

According to the former member of One Direction, he prefers not to engage in self-promotion or flaunt himself on the red carpet, saying it’s not his style.

Jennifer Garner, too, has admitted she doesn’t quite feel at home on the steps of the Met.

In an interview with Vogue in 2023, she shared that she attended the Met Gala only once. She described the experience as somewhat intimidating, and since then, she hasn’t returned.

Yet, she recalls the 2007 incident with warmth, stressing that it was exceptionally grand and unique.

It turns out that Jennifer Aniston isn’t alone in her absence from the Met Gala. Continue reading to discover more stars who have yet to walk the legendary red carpet.

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2025-09-02 19:46