Others have distanced themselves voluntarily.
Singer Zayn Malik, 33, described the event as “self-indulgent,” while Amy Schumer, 44, once likened attending to “punishment,” though she later made a surprise reappearance after her attack on the event.
We can reveal rapper Nicki Minaj, 43, is also rumored to be sidelined from the gala for good following a string of politically charged statements and controversies.
And Marty Supreme actress Gwyneth Paltrow is another addition to Wintour’s banned list after she called it “hot” and “crowded” and said she thought guest were a little old to be “dress up punk.”
Despite the speculation, the Met Gala’s official stance remains opaque.
A source familiar with the planning for the 2026 event said: “There is no written list, but there is a memory – and it is long. Anna runs the gala like an editor runs a magazine. Every name must fit the narrative and tone she likes.”
One insider said: “You are either in Anna’s world – or you are not. And once you are out, there is rarely a way back.”