The Met Gala's Secret Bans: Celebrities Who Are Never Welcome
Rebecca Minkoff The designer feels she was blacklisted after a cringe-worthy elevator encounter with Wintour, breaking the unwritten rule of never sharing a lift with her.
Ivanka Trump Ivanka hasn't attended the gala since 2016. Although no specific reason has been stated, it's generally known that her omission is in accordance with the rest of the family's estrangement from the fashion world.
Lili Reinhart Riverdale star came under fire for criticizing Kim Kardashian for going so far as to lose weight significantly to fit into Marilyn Monroe's gown at last year's 2022 gala. Lili said she does not anticipate returning as a guest.
Tim Gunn The fashion presenter was banned after he exposed an embarrassing tale of Anna Wintour being carried down stairs by bodyguards. He went on to call their relationship a "war."
Donald Trump and Melania Trump The ex-U.S. President and the First Lady were once MET Gala regulars. Trump even proposed to Melania during the 2004 event. However, Wintour made it official that she would never invite him back, effectively banning them both.