Kim Kardashian's decision to leave daughter North at home during Met Gala causes controversy among fans and critics.
Taking a Flip at the Met Gala: Kim K's 11-Year-Old Daughter Left at Home
When it comes to making headlines, Kim Kardashian, famed for her reality show stint and past scandals, particularly tied to her ex Kanye West, doesn't shy away. Recently, she graced the 2025 Met Gala, leaving her daughter behind, as the strict age limit came into play.
With an age of 44, Kim and her eldest daughter, North West, shared a fun TikTok series showcasing their pre-Met Gala glam formalities. However, only one of them was fortunate enough to grace the Met Gala, thanks to the 2018 rule enforced by event chair, Anna Wintour, stating that attendees must be 18 or older[1].
Despite exceptions being rarely made for minors at the Met Gala[1][3], back in 2011, Elle Fanning managed to attend the event at the tender age of 13, courtesy of her 17-year-old sister Dakota Fanning and Valentino[1]. Taking a bold stance in her Chrome Hearts black leather gown and matching fedora, styled by Jahleel Weaver, Kim was every inch a Met Gala queen[2].
Meanwhile, Kanye West stirred shockwaves with his confession that he hadn't seen the couple's son Saint "this year"[2]. The Met Gala's 18+ rule leaves no room for minors to walk its official steps, although rare exceptions might be made with special invitations from Anna Wintour[1][3]. Nevertheless, it seems it's the adults who rule the Met Gala red carpet!
Insights: *The official age limit for Met Gala invitees is typically 18 years or older, although some exceptions have been made.
| Rule | Enforcement | Possible Exceptions ||---------------|------------|------------------------|| Age limit | Strict | Rare exceptions || Parental escort | Not guaranteed| Minor may attend with parent/invite|
- In 2025, Kim Kardashian, an American celebrity known for her reality show and past scandals, broke the 2018 rule set by Anna Wintour, the event chair, to attend the Met Gala, while her 11-year-old daughter, Pti, stayed at home due to the 18+ age limit.
- Despite the strict age limit, celebrities like Elle Fanning, who was only 13 in 2011, have managed to attend the Met Gala with special invitations from Anna Wintour.
- In the world of entertainment, celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and her fellow stars often captivate the world with their appearances at prestigious events, such as the Met Gala.
- The United States Garment District's most prestigious event, the Met Gala, is known to enforce the age limit of 18 years or older, with a few rare exceptions granted for minors with special invitations.
- As the Met Gala of 2025 showcased, it's the adults who usually walk the event's red carpet, although their children may have a chance to attend under extraordinary circumstances.
