After a year of postponing the coveted MET Gala due to the pandemic, this year’s star-studded
event is quickly upon us, but many have become furious over the swarm of influencers reportedly
taking over the guest list.
Let’s get into it.
Each year, the MET Gala is responsible for some of the most bold and outrageous red carpet
fashion worn by the biggest celebrities in the industry who are lucky enough to get a
prized invite.
To put it in simpler terms, the MET Gala is basically the Super Bowl of fashion where
fans look forward to seeing A-listers level up in the most renowned designer gowns based
on an annual theme.
And it’s not just any and every celebrity that gets an invite to the MET, even among
A-listers, it's still a very coveted and prestigious event, you’re not guaranteed an invite just
because you’re a celebrity.
This year, attendees will honor all things American fashion, but despite the anticipation
for the upcoming event, which is set to take place on Monday, September 13th, many agencies
and PR companies are up in arms about this year’s event for multiple reasons.
First off, the COVID mask mandate is still in effect, and will likely prohibit international
celebrities like Kate Moss and Salma Hayek from entering the country.
Worst of all, many are furious over the fact that “insiders” have tipped off the media
with reports that these A-listers’ seats will be filled by TikTok stars and influencers
this year.
According to celebrity gossip authority Deux Moi on instagram, an anonymous user sent in
this tip that alleged that both Addison Rae and Emma Chamberlain will be in attendance
at the 2021 MET Gala.
Not only that, but another screenshot surfaced online from luxury designer Vintage by Midsty’s
Instagram story, confirming that once again, Addison Rae is on the guest list, as well
as Halsey.
Many have been quick to point out that Addison might’ve even manifested her spot on the
guest list last year when she tweeted, “goals: go to the met gala.”
Celebrity agents have reportedly been getting word of the guest list as one revealed to
The Post QUOTE, “I’ve been told that a lot of influencers are on the guest list.
I’ve heard that Facebook and Instagram have taken so many tables, and that’s put a lot
of people off going, alongside the mask mandate.”
Another publicist with A-list clients added, “Personally, I don’t think the Met is
cool anymore … It’s gone from super prestigious to [being] full of influencers.”
Also due to strict COVID guidelines, the gala’s lead organizer and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna
Wintour has been forced to cut the guest list from its usual 600 down to 450, according
to The Post.
This year’s focus, according to PageSix, is allegedly on supporting younger talent,
which makes sense as to why these rumors are circulating.
The agent responsible for these rumors also predicted QUOTE, “I think the big actors
and the big fashionistas will come next year, when it returns in May.
I also don’t think a lot of people feel like dressing up in ridiculously expensive
outfits and putting on a mask for this.”
Fans have been reacting to the rumored guest list with with things like, “addison rae
being invited to the met gala truly the fall of the entertainment industry.”
While this user said, “I am going to start a fight with whoever is in charge of the guest
list for the Met Gala bc not in a million years should TikTokers be invited.”
Some, however, are vouching for fashion-forward influencers like Emma, who have made a name
for themselves in the fashion space, whom they believe should be in attendance.
This fan wrote, “Emma Chamberlain on the guest list for the Met Gala?
It’s what she deserves.
Her career isn’t a trend - she’ll be around for a long time.”
We would like to reiterate that at this time, the MET Gala guest list is still not confirmed,
and these reports are simply just rumors.
But as always, we’ll do our best to update you once more information becomes available.
And to see why Emma Chamberlain recently announced a hiatus from vlogging, click right over here
for the full rundown.
Then be sure to let me know all your thoughts on the rumored MET Gala guest list down here
in the comments, and who you’d like to see attend this year.
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on socials @Sussan_Mourad, I’ll see you
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