Here’s Why Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Skipped The 2025 Met Gala

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were missing from fashion’s most iconic red carpet this year — but don’t worry, it wasn’t a snub. The power couple was invited to the 2025 Met Gala but chose to sit this one out for a reason that’s as relatable as it gets – rest.

Both Taylor and Travis, 35, have been coming off whirlwind schedules — hers from the massive Eras Tour, his from a demanding NFL season — and sources say the couple just wanted some well-earned downtime together. A source close to them shared that they’ve “been traveling nonstop and very much enjoy it,” adding that they’re making the most of their time off together. “It’s a special time for them.”

While fans were hoping for a dramatic red carpet debut as a couple, they’ll have to wait a bit longer. If Travis had attended, it would’ve been his first-ever Met Gala appearance. Taylor, on the other hand, is no stranger to the event. She made her Met debut in 2008 and became a fan-favorite fixture over the years, attending six times. Her last appearance, however, was in 2016 — almost a decade ago!

That 2016 look, a bold metallic Louis Vuitton mini dress paired with platinum hair and a moody lip, marked a dramatic shift into her edgy Reputation era. Before that, she served plenty of fashion moments: a glittering gold Badgley Mischka gown in 2008, a white Ralph Lauren showstopper in 2010, and a silky pink Oscar de la Renta gown in 2014, to name a few.

This year’s Met Gala, themed “Tailored for You”, celebrated the Met’s spring 2025 exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. With fashion icons like A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour as co-chairs — and even LeBron James stepping in as honorary chair — the night explored Black dandyism and the power of tailoring in Black cultural expression.

And while fans would’ve loved to see Taylor and Travis grace the steps, insiders say the two are simply prioritizing privacy. They’re very serious and in sync, according to the source, who says, “They value the same things. Right now, the focus is very much on private time out of the spotlight.”