Besides Donald Trump, these other celebrities banned from the Met Gala by Anna Wintour

The 2026 Met Gala is set to take place this Tuesday, January 5 at midnight (French time). The event will be broadcast by Vogue, live on all digital platforms of the magazine. Internet users will be able to discover the most anticipated looks of this must-attend event. This year, the theme is “Fashion is Art.” While Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Sabrina Carpenter, and Yseult have already been announced, the complete list of guests remains unknown. However, some notable absences are already evident.

Only one guest has been officially banned from the ceremony: Donald Trump. According to reports from The Sun and L’Officiel USA, the blacklist is longer. Among the names mentioned is Nicki Minaj, who will not be attending this year’s gala. This absence is reportedly linked to her proximity to Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, as well as her feud with Jay-Z, husband of Beyoncé and co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala. Other personalities who have reportedly been excluded include Lili Reinhart, Tim Gunn, Rachel Zoe, Amy Schumer, and Tina Fey. They have all allegedly been sidelined due to critical comments about Anna Wintour or the event itself.

Just hours before its launch, the 2026 Met Gala is already facing numerous criticisms, making it one of the most controversial editions in recent years. Even before the start of the festivities, the event is being met with a wave of negative reactions, including calls for boycotts in some political circles. New York Mayor Zohran Mandani has confirmed that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will not be attending the 2026 Met Gala. At the center of the controversy is the role of Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez. This year, the Amazon founder is serving as the honorary chair while also being one of the main sponsors of the event. His significant contribution to the New York museum hosting the event has raised eyebrows. Another point of contention is the issue of inclusivity, with singer and actor Billy Porter highlighting a lack of diversity and representation at this exclusive event.

[Context: The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City.] [Fact Check: The statements in the article are based on reports from The Sun and L’Officiel USA, as well as public statements from officials and celebrities.]