Despite weeks of speculation and anticipation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were noticeably absent from the 2025 Met Gala, which took place on Monday night at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

As fans eagerly awaited a potential red carpet debut from the high-profile couple, their no-show sparked conversation — but sources close to the pair say their absence was entirely intentional.

Swift, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016 as a co-chair, and Kelce, who has never attended the event, opted to skip fashion’s biggest night in favor of maintaining their privacy.

While Kelce was spotted in New York City earlier in the week, leading to buzz about a possible appearance, the couple ultimately chose not to participate in the high-profile event.

Why Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Miss the Met Gala 2025?

According to reports from E! News and Us Weekly, the couple’s decision to skip the Met Gala reflects their growing desire to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. A source told Us Weekly that Swift and Kelce have realized the intense media attention surrounding them hasn’t always been healthy.

“Taylor and Travis have learned that so much attention on their relationship is not the best thing,” the insider said.
“Travis wants to take a breather from the public eye. He was working too much last year, and he didn’t play as well as he wanted. He wants to have a good season and not have the focus be on his relationship with Taylor.”

The source added that the couple is focused on their relationship and personal well-being, choosing to spend time together privately rather than at red carpet events. Their recent low profile — including a string of missed public appearances — is part of a deliberate effort to step back from the media frenzy.