Last year, the Gossip Girl alum wowed everyone with a custom Versace gown and even served as co-chair with her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Lively shared the news during the opening of the Tiffany & Co.
store in New York on April 27th, mentioning that she will be watching the event from afar on May 1st, 2023.
When reporters asked if she will be attending the Met Gala 2023, the It Ends With Us actress jokingly responded, "You will not. But I will be watching." Lively also humorously mentioned that she will wear her 2022 Met Gala outfit "on my couch on Monday."
Fans of the actress had a meltdown on social media upon hearing the news.
Some even called for the cancellation of the event, stating that Blake Lively is the Met Gala. Last year, Lively's stunning Atelier Versace gown with intricate details and an oversized bow left everyone in awe. She paid homage to New York City by untying the bow on the carpet to reveal green fabric representing the oxidizing Statue of Liberty.
Despite her absence this year, Blake Lively's past appearances at the Met Gala have left an indelible mark on the event, cementing her status as a fashion icon.
