Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to skip Met Gala 2025 amid lawsuit speculations

It seems like Hollywood's Favorite Couple is set to skip Fashion's Biggest Night. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who have made eye-catching appearances at the Met Gala over the years, will not be attending the 2025 event. Lively has become a Met Gala icon with her stunning fashion choices, and Reynolds has been a dashing presence by standing by her side. However, reports confirm that the couple has chosen to skip this year's elite event, much to the disappointment of fans.

There have been rumors that the couple's decision may be related to the ongoing $400 million countersuit filed by director and actor Justin Baldoni. Lively and Baldoni co-star in 'It Ends With Us'. Sources close to the couple, however, tell TMZ that they made their choice long before the case became public. According to an insider, "they made the call long before any of that unfolded," denying rumors that the legal struggle had a role. "She's not a Kardashian that goes every year," another insider told US Weekly, adding that Lively's absence from the Met Gala is not unusual.For the third year in a row, Lively and Reynolds will not be attending the event. In 2022, the pair coordinated the event with Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda, marking their longest and most recent attendance. That year, in what is recognized as one of the most famous moments in Met Gala history, Lively shined that year in a unique Atelier Versace gown that changed quickly from copper to a stunning aqua color on the Met Museum stairs. The couple has since chosen not to attend the event in order to prioritize their family and other responsibilities. Fans look forward to Lively's comeback on the red carpet since she is still a fashion star despite their absence.
For those who are unfamiliar, the Costume Institute will be the charity of choice of the 2025 Met Gala, which will be held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', this year's theme, will honor the rich legacy of Black fashion and craftsmanship while highlighting the effect it has on the international fashion industry.
The Met Gala, which brings together the most prominent personalities in fashion, entertainment, and art, is sure to be another memorable evening, even though Lively and Reynolds won't be there.