The Pose star broke his silence during a recent podcast appearance. No, he will not be attending the 2026 event. And no, officials have not extended a Met Gala invitation his way since the night he arrived in a golden pegasus harness.
When asked if he plans to walk the famous steps this year, Porter simply said no. He has not been invited back since 2019. That was the Camp-themed evening when Ryan Murphy personally brought him as a guest. The actor confirmed that last year’s theme, “Black Dandyism,” also passed without a Met Gala invitation landing in his inbox.
Smith called the revelation shocking. Porter agreed but made his peace clear. He does not go where he is not welcome. He has earned the right to be there, but he does not need outside validation anymore. That mindset, he said, helps keep him sane.
The interview comes as a resurfaced piece from a major British publication has reignited curiosity about Porter’s relationship with the fashion world’s most exclusive night. In that earlier feature, Porter addressed his well-documented criticism of Anna Wintour and his public comments about Harry Styles landing a historic Vogue cover.
Despite the apparent cold shoulder, Porter remains unbothered. He has reached a level of success that does not require an invitation to prove anything. Fans have flooded social media with support, many calling the snub baffling given how Porter single-handedly redefined red carpet fashion in 2019. For now, the actor is sitting this one out — and letting his legacy speak for itself.
