Billy Porter Skips Met Gala 2026

0:00On April 24, Billy Porter just dropped some real talk. He won't be hitting the 2026 Met Gala steps. Straight up, he hasn't gotten an invite since 2019, and that's the only time he ever went. He spilled this on Bevy Smith's Sirius XM show, saying he's cool staying home. Back in 2019, the theme was all about camp notes on fashion, and Porter owned it with a sequined cat suit, massive gilded wings inspired by. Ancient Egypt, and even rolled up on a velvet bed carried by footmen. Ryan Murphy hooked him up with that invite, but nothing since. Fast forward, last year's Super Fine Tailoring Black Style theme, no invite there either. Porter's like, I've earned my spot, but I don't chase spots where I'm not wanted. He owns his level now, no need for outside validation to stay sane. This year, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour are co-hosting with Zoe Kravitz, Sam Smith, and Sabrina Carpenter expected on the carpet come first Monday in May.

1:01Porter's vibe sets the tone. Fashion's elite game stays exclusive, but legends like him redefine welcome on their own terms. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.