Did the Met Gala curse keep Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet away?

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet reportedly skipped the Met Gala 2026 over fears linked to the infamous 'Met Gala Curse'. Here's why the theory still fascinates fans.

In Short

• Page Six cited an insider claiming the couple are superstitious
• Kylie reportedly grew wary after attending with Travis Scott before splitting
• The theory suggests couples often part ways after joint Met appearances

The 2026 edition of the Met Gala saw several major celebrities arrive in headline-making fashion at New York City’s biggest style event. However, fans quickly noticed the absence of Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet, who skipped the red carpet despite ongoing public interest in their relationship.

Now, a fresh report has linked their absence to the long-discussed “Met Gala Curse”, a popular internet theory claiming celebrity couples often split after attending the event together. According to an insider quoted by Page Six, the couple intentionally stayed away from the gala because they were “superstitious” about the so-called curse.

Why did Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet skip the Met Gala?

An insider close to the couple reportedly told Page Six that Jenner and Chalamet have consciously avoided attending the Met Gala together over the past few years.

“Kylie and Timothee intentionally avoided attending the Met Gala together these past few years because they didn’t want to risk the whole ‘Met Gala curse’ thing,” the source claimed.

The insider also said Jenner became particularly cautious after attending the gala with rapper Travis Scott in 2018 and 2019 before their eventual split.

What is the Met Gala Curse?

The “Met Gala Curse” is an internet-driven superstition suggesting that celebrity couples who attend the gala together often break up shortly afterwards. While there is no evidence supporting the theory, social media users have repeatedly pointed to high-profile celebrity splits that followed joint appearances at the event.

One of the most talked-about examples remains Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, who attended the 2022 Met Gala together before ending their relationship months later.

Similarly, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello appeared together at previous Met Galas before announcing their split in 2021.

Which couples survived the so-called curse?

Despite the theory’s popularity online, several celebrity couples who attended the Met Gala together continue to remain together.

Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made their Met Gala debut as a couple in 2014 and remain married. Likewise, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas continue to be among the event’s most recognised celebrity couples.

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