Sarah Jessica Parker Misses 2025 Met Gala for “Work”—Real Reason Revealed
Hold onto your couture: Sarah Jessica Parker just bailed on the 2025 Met Gala, and no, it’s not a shocking scandal—it’s “work.” The And Just Like That… star laid it out bluntly in a May 2 sit-down with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith, confessing that Monday’s black-tie spectacle simply clashed with her calendar. Yes, in a world where celebs are canonized for even a quick red-carpet glance, 60-year-old Parker opted for deadlines over designer gowns.
Parker, who’s clocked 12 gala appearances since her debut in a thrift-store black velvet dress back in 1995, didn’t sugarcoat it. “I have to work,” she quipped at Cultured Magazine’s Cult 100 bash. Rather than schmoozing beneath the Met’s opulent steps, she was busy shooting upcoming projects—proof that even fashion royalty occasionally trades silk for spreadsheets.
If you thought she vanished without a trace, think again. Hours after the 2025 arrivals snapped their selfies and fawned over the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme, SJP was courtside posting New York Knicks highlights to her Instagram Stories. The Knicks’ 108-105 playoff win over the Celtics clearly felt more urgent than snapping selfies next to Anna Wintour.
This year’s gala spotlighted guest curator Monica L. Miller’s exploration of Black dandyism—the high-fashion flair of Black identity since the 18th century. Had Parker shown up, you’d have expected a sculptural statement; in 2024 she wore a Richard Quinn corset masterpiece, admitting to Vogue that “comfort becomes very low priority” when you’re carrying the weight of an entire design team’s reputation.
Of course, Parker’s Met legacy isn’t just glitz. She co-chaired the 2014 affair celebrating Charles James, rubbing elbows with Bradley Cooper and the Tisches. Yet this time around, the actress chose billing pages over ball gowns. And while fans dissect every hemline, she’s focused on the next script, proving that even fashion’s it-girl can say no to stilettos—if the paperwork demands it.
So there you have it—no hidden drama, just cold-hard commitments. Don’t expect any tweets about missed haute couture or backstage tears—SJP’s priorities remain firmly in the 9-to-5 (plus overtime). And that’s your dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Vogue
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