Once a regular visitor to fashion’s biggest night out, where he proposed to his wife, Donald Trump and Melania are no longer welcome at the Met Gala; here's why

Since the Met Gala is frequently referred to as fashion's biggest night out, it is reasonable to assume that one of the most sought-after tickets is an invitation to the esteemed event in New York.

As the world watches, celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Blake Lively ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art every year on the first Monday in May wearing lavish attire tailored to the event's theme, as quoted in a report by SheKnows.

It can be probably guessed that some people will definitely not be there, but we never know who will walk the red carpet until the evening begins because the guest list is so secretive!


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Some of these celebrities have decided never to attend again, such as Jennifer Garner, who declared she would never return to the Met Gala following a negative experience in 2007. However, some celebrities have reportedly been left out against their will.

Other celebrities are thought to have been permanently barred from the Met Gala for a variety of reasons, even though Anna Wintour, the well-known guest list supervisor, has only confirmed one banned guest.

Donald Trump used to frequently attend the fashion event, where he even proposed to Melania. However, Anna Wintour stated in a 2017 appearance on James Corden's The Late Show that she would never invite Trump back to the event, as quoted in a report by SheKnows.

Given Wintour's outspoken criticism of Trump, it is assumed that his wife won't return to the event anytime soon.

The ban may have applied to the entire family because Ivanka Trump's last appearance at the Met Gala was approximately a year before Wintour made it apparent that her father was no longer welcome.

FAQs:

Why is Donald Trump banned from attending the Met Gala?
Anna Wintour, who manages the event's guest list, confirmed in 2017 that Trump is explicitly banned, most likely due to her criticism of him.

Can Melania Trump still go to the Met Gala?
While Melania is not officially banned, she is unlikely to return because Anna Wintour has permanently excluded her husband, Donald Trump.