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The 2026 Met Gala will explore the theme 'Fashion Is Art,' challenging guests to interpret how fashion intersects with art. Scheduled for May 4, this annual
event promises to showcase extravagant attire inspired by the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has made many unforgettable appearances at the Met Red Carpet but, this year, she will not be attending the event and fans are not-so-thrilled about it. Some are speculating the actress is skipping it due to Varanasi shoot, some think there's a personal reason behind it. Now, finally, a source close to her team has clarified why she will not make an appearance.
Priyanka Chopra To NOT Attend Met Gala 2026
"Priyanka Chopra is unable to attend the Met Gala this year as she is currently in the middle of a global press tour for the promotions of the upcoming season of Citadel, which releases on May 6, followed immediately by her travel to Los Angeles for the Gold House Gala, where she will be honoured with the Global Vanguard Award for the second consecutive year," shared the source.
The insider also added that The Met Gala has witnessed some of its most iconic, internet-breaking moments through Priyanka Chopra. She has long been its undeniable Queen Bee, delivering looks that have set the tone for the night and redefined the conversation year after year.
More About Met Gala 2026
Coming back to Met Gala 2026, designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz, Blackpink's Lisa, Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor are a few names in the host committee. The livestream for the Met Gala red carpet is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, and will start at 6:00 pm EDT on Vogue's YouTube channel. The exclusive coverage, themed as 'Fashion is Art,' is hosted by Vogue.
For Indian viewers, the event will be live-streamed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, beginning at 3:30 am IST.
S. S. Rajamouli’s upcoming Varanasi stands among the most anticipated Indian films in recent times. Mahesh Babu’s powerful look as Rudhra, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s intense first look as Kumbha, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s commanding avatar as Mandakini from Varanasi have already been revealed, sending social media into a frenzy and fueling nationwide excitement.
With these striking glimpses raising expectations, anticipation has now reached fever pitch as audiences eagerly await this grand cinematic spectacle, slated for a massive theatrical release on 7th April, 2027.
