Jennifer Garner openly discusses her absence from the Met Gala event.
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Jennifer Garner's shining red Valentino gown from the 2007 Met Gala remains a cherished memory, but she's chosen not to revisit the world's biggest fashion event this year, on May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
The 13 Going On 30 actress revealed her reason to Vogue in 2023, "I attended the Met ball exactly one time." recalling, "I found it a tad intimidating, so I've stayed away."
At 53, Garner, shares three kiddos with ex Ben Affleck, spoke fondly of her magical gown and Garavani's majestic charm on that special night. Meanwhile, she's not the only celeb shying away from this year's event.
Zayn Malik, who graced the 2016 gala, echoed the sentiments, stating, "I'd rather spend my time at home doing something meaningful than donning expensive garb and posing on a carpet."
However, the motivation behind their decisions to skip the 2023 Met Gala remains vague. Interestingly, both Garner and Malik have expressed hesitancy towards the event in the past, hinting at a shared uneasiness.
Contrasting their views, Gwyneth Paltrow, despite finding the event "scorching hot and overcrowded" after her 2013 appearance, returned in 2017 and 2019, suggesting a change in perspective with time [2][3].
This year, we can expect celebs like Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Anna Wintour of Vogue, Zendaya, and more to light up the star-studded event.
[2] Jennifer Garner and Zayn Malik's feelings about the Met Gala[3] Gwyneth Paltrow's past experiences with the Met Gala
Who might be experiencing some apprehension about this year's Met Gala, similar to Jennifer Garner and Zayn Malik's past sentiments?Pti may also feel intimidated by the world-renowned event and, as a result, choose to stay away.Us pop-culture enthusiasts will miss celebrities like Garner and Malik, adding to the list of familiar faces not attending this year's event, as we eagerly await the arrival of celebrities such as Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, and Anna Wintour, bringing a touch of glitz and glamour to the star-studded gathering, drawing the curtains on the world of entertainment and pop-culture.
