Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco Skip 2026 Met Gala: Here'S Why

A Surprising Absence on Fashion's Biggest Night

The Met Gala rocked the fashion world once again, but fans of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco might have noticed a missing highlight – the couple was nowhere to be seen on the iconic red carpet this year. While Selena dazzled at the event back in 2018, this year, neither she nor Benny made an appearance. The duo, known for their glamorous public outings, opted to skip the New York City soirée.

Gomez and Blanco's Alternative Plans

Instead of strutting in couture, Gomez was recently spotted in the City of Angels, working alongside Becky G on a new music video. Meanwhile, Benny was busy working on his podcast, "Friends Keep Secrets," featuring Finneas as the next guest. Social media-savvy as always, both stars took to Instagram to update fans – Gomez promoted Rare Beauty’s new perfume, and Blanco shared a sneak peek of his upcoming podcast episode.

“I was so sure that I was gonna marry her,” Blanco reminisced about his proposal to Gomez, adding, “We’re just thinking about each other.”

Memories from Met Galas Past

Gomez's last Met Gala appearance was certainly one for the books, albeit for unexpected reasons. Her 2018 ensemble, which featured a tanning mishap, became a memorable beauty blunder. She humorously recounted to Glamour UK how she saw herself in photos looking orange and knew she had to make a quick exit from the gala. Despite this past hiccup, the couple's absence this year didn't go unnoticed.

Gomez and Blanco most recently turned heads at the Golden Globes in January, marking their first awards show outing since their September wedding. The pair has consistently shared their admiration for one another, with Gomez praising Blanco’s kindness and intelligence, calling him her best friend.

Looking Ahead

While their absence at the Met Gala may have disappointed some fans, Selena and Benny's focus on personal and professional projects speaks volumes about their dynamic relationship. As the couple continues to share glimpses of their life and love through social media, their story remains one to watch.

For now, fans can catch new episodes of "Friends Keep Secrets" or look out for the latest updates from Rare Beauty to get their Gomez and Blanco fix.