Jalen Hurts chose the Met Gala over AJ Brown’s wedding and the Eagles’ White House visit and fans are not okay with it

Jalen Hurts walked the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in true QB1 fashion, dressed in a sleek black suit, his iconic cap in place, and his wife by his side. It was a picture-perfect moment from one of the NFL’s most composed stars. But as glamorous as that New York night was, it didn’t take long for fans to ask the real question: Why was Jalen at the Met Gala… but not at AJ Brown’s wedding or the Eagles’ celebratory White House visit?
Philly fans are buzzing, and not in a good way.

Hurts kept it classy at the Met Gala with a sharp, all-black look that included a tailored suit, sleek dress shoes, and true to brand with his signature black cap. He posed confidently for cameras, accompanied by his wife, who complemented his look with a stylish, understated gown. For a night celebrating fashion, Hurts definitely made his mark, bringing his calm, calculated style from the field to the red carpet.


But that picture-perfect appearance wasn’t enough to distract fans from what they really noticed: his absence from two very important Eagles events.


AJ Brown, Hurts’ top wide receiver and close friend, got married recently and many key Eagles teammates were in attendance. But Hurts? Nowhere in sight. Just days before, the Eagles also visited the White House to celebrate their NFC Championship appearance, and again, their starting quarterback was missing.

The timeline left fans scratching their heads. As one fan wrote on X, “Hurts had time for the Met Gala but skipped AJ’s wedding? Something’s off.” Another posted, “This man missed the White House for a photo op in a suit and sneakers?”

The NFL is a business, yes but friendship and team unity matter too. And for someone like Hurts, who’s built a reputation around leadership and brotherhood, the silence feels louder than usual.


This isn’t the first time Hurts has taken center stage off the field. He’s appeared in brand campaigns, sat down for glossy magazine interviews, and slowly shaped his image into something more celebrity than just athlete. While that’s not unusual in today’s NFL, the timing of it all is what’s raising eyebrows.
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There’s also been speculation about his role within the team lately, rumors of creative differences, a quieter offseason, and now these missed appearances. It’s all feeding into the growing mystery around where Hurts is headed—not just physically, but career-wise.