UMBAI: A-Listers Miss the Green Carpet"The Met Gala 2024 was a star-studded affair, with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya stealing the spotlight with their iconic looks. However, the absence of some big names left fans disappointed.

Taylor Swift, the global sensation behind hits like "Tortured," was notably missing from the event. According to People, her busy schedule with the iconic Eras Tour in Europe kept her away. Swift, last seen at the Gala in 2016, will be embarking on her tour starting this week and continuing through the summer.

Rihanna, affectionately known as Riri, is no stranger to fashionably late entrances. However, this time, she didn't show up at all. Despite dropping hints about her dress, she stayed home due to an unexpected bout of the flu, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

Blake Lively, currently relishing in her motherhood phase, also opted out of the Met Gala. Despite teasing her absence beforehand, she decided to enjoy the show as part of the audience.Lady Gaga, renowned for her extravagant and unique ensembles, has been absent from the Met Gala since 2019. Her fans were once again left disappointed by her no-show at this year's event.

While the green carpet was graced by many dazzling stars, the absence of these A-listers was certainly felt, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their return to the iconic fashion event.