Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Confirm Absence from 2025 Met Gala

The couple's decision, unrelated to their ongoing legal disputes with Justin Baldoni, reflects a continuation of their recent absences from the high-profile event.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have confirmed they will not attend the 2025 Met Gala, marking their third consecutive absence since their last appearance in 2022 as co-chairs.
Sources close to the couple emphasize that their decision to skip the event was made months ago and is not connected to their ongoing legal battles with Justin Baldoni.
The couple is currently involved in legal disputes, including Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni and his $400 million defamation countersuit, with motions to dismiss recently filed by Lively and Reynolds.
The 2025 Met Gala, scheduled for May 5, will feature the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' inspired by Monica L. Miller's book on Black dandyism's historical impact on fashion.
Lively, a celebrated figure at the Met Gala known for her iconic fashion statements, has shifted focus in recent years, prioritizing family time and personal matters alongside Reynolds.