Celebs Spill the Tea: When the Met Gala Was Absolutely NOT Their Scene

Tina Fey went once and was DONE. She called the Met Gala "a jerk parade" and said if you had a million arms, you'd want to punch everyone there. Plus, dragging her husband along? Yep, she’s still in trouble for that. Basically, Tina’s take: it’s pretty, but full of... well, jerks.

Zayn got roped into the Met Gala by his stylist and wasn’t thrilled. He said, basically, he’d rather chill at home doing something useful than wear pricey fancy clothes just to show off. He called the scene "self-indulgent." Honest and blunt, just like we love!

Tim Gunn once got booted from the Met Gala after joking about Anna Wintour - saying he saw her carried down five flights of stairs by bodyguards! Let's just say that she wasn't amused, and Tim got banned. The fashion world can be a little dramatic. Stay sassy, Tim.

Jennifer Garner called the Met Gala "scary" and only went once - but she rocked a magical red Valentino gown that stole the show. She loved her dress but hated being sewn in (hello, no bathroom freedom!). After that, she skipped the party. Who can blame her?

Model Quannah felt super lonely at the Met Gala, saying she looked around and felt totally invisible. She wanted to celebrate her Indigenous roots but didn’t see many people like her. She described the place as all about self-interest. Not exactly a party vibe!

Gwyneth didn’t hold back when she called the Met Gala un-fun, super crowded, and boiling hot. She shared a drama story about Kanye flipping out, and wondered if dressing punk at her age was really the move. Still, despite all that, she went back a few times. Dedication or masochism? You decide.

Billie, co-chair at just 19, called famous people “literally nobodies” at the Met Gala. She found some stars downright annoying and said everyone is just embarrassed and insecure - basically like high school drama but in fancy clothes. Oof.

Regé-Jean Page went twice and said no one really connects at the Met Gala. Everyone’s dressed to kill but feeling totally alone and just waiting to lean on their co-stars. Glamorous but lonely? Sounds about right.

SZA loved the idea of the Met Gala but ended up ditching it right after the red carpet because of anxiety and hating her outfit. She took off her shoes and ran like Cinderella - except with lots of stress and no fairy godmother. Story of fashion highs and mental health lows.

Lena Dunham said she and her seatmate, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., were both just waiting to get out of the Met Gala. She felt invisible and out of place (and he was busy scrolling on his phone). She later apologized, saying huge events make her feel like a "sack of flaming garbage." Brutal but real!

Lizzo wasn’t thrilled about the 2022 Met Gala. She complained about the endless line, sweating in a heavy coat, no chairs or cocktails, and stingy liquor options. Basically, she wanted tequila but got served red or white wine. Total buzzkill! Still, she keeps coming back - because she calls it "prom for celebrities."

Johnny Rotten reportedly stormed out of the Met Gala two times just because of his seating spot. He wasn’t feeling the last chair at a long table and cursed a few museum workers. Eventually, he came back, but punk rebellion much? Absolutely.

Ashley Park went to the Met Gala feeling awful with a sinus cold but pushed through like a champ. The next year, her red carpet photos got totally photobombed by Jared Leto in a giant cat outfit. Talk about stealing your spotlight! She just wanted one good pic for her designer, but nope, cat mood.