The Met Gala has probably the most exclusive invite list of any celebrity event. Securing a seat is a once-in-a-lifetime event for some famous people; whereas, others make such an iconic impact that they become longstanding staples. However, there are a surprising number of famous faces you likely won't see at this year's Met Gala. Here are 8 famous people who were allegedly banned or disinvited from the Met Gala: 1. In 2019, Billy Porter made an unforgettable Met Gala debut in his Egyptian sun god-inspired look by The Blonds. There's no doubt that Billy's red carpet looks — particularly his history-making gown from the 2019 Oscars — have cemented his status as a fashion icon, so it was shocking when he wasn't invited to the 2025 Met Gala, where the theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style . In 2026, he told the SiriusXM radio show Bevelations , "No, I'm not going. I have not been invited.…