Trending Now - Billy Porter Reveals He’s Been Uninvited to Met Gala Since 2019

WHO:

NY Post - Billy Porter, actor known for "Pose"

US Magazine - Billy Porter, age 56

WHAT:

NY Post - Billy Porter stated he has not been invited to the Met Gala since 2019.

US Magazine - Porter confirmed he has not been invited back to the Met Gala and will not attend the 2026 event.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The Met Gala, a high-profile fashion event.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Porter made his comments on April 22nd, 2026.

US Magazine - Porter attended the Met Gala for the first and only time in 2019.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Billy Porter revealed that he hasn't been invited to the Met Gala reportedly due to his comments about Anna Wintour.

US Magazine - Porter expressed that he does not go to places where he is not welcome.

HOW:

US Magazine - Porter shared his thoughts during an appearance on SiriusXM's Bevelations.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 09:27 UTC)

Billy Porter has revealed that he hasn't received an invitation to the Met Gala, reportedly because of his comments about Anna Wintour. The news broke early on Friday, through Sportskeeda. Porter's remarks seem to have influenced the decision regarding his attendance at the high-profile event.

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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 01:25 UTC)

Billy Porter, the actor known for his role in "Pose," revealed that he has not been invited to the Met Gala since 2019 and will not be attending the 2026 event. During an appearance on SiriusXM's Bevelations on Wednesday, Porter expressed that he prefers not to go to places where he feels unwelcome. He attended the Met Gala for the first and only time in 2019.