They say if something doesn't come with a superstition or a strong conspiracy theory or two, it probably hasn't reached iconic status yet. The Met Gala that scheduled for May 4 this year has nothing to worry. The Met Gala curse is one of those pop culture folklores that refuses to die.
For years, the Met Gala red carpet has doubled as fashion's most photographed stage and its most speculative one. A testing ground for any couple bold enough to step on it together and face the so-called Met Gala curse—the idea that a first joint appearance on those steps of The Met somehow foreshadows a breakup soon after.
If you're wondering if there is an truth to it, brace yourself because there is a strong chance that the couple just may end up going their separate ways or not if you're George and Amal Clooney, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky.
As much as the fashion's biggest night is about showing off the best interpretation of the Met Ball's theme—this year it is about the Costume Art that looks at the connection between body and fashion— the night is also about hard-launching relationships and solidifying partnership in the public eye.
Naturally, all eyes are on the fashionable fits and the Hollywood's most popular couples who might risk it all on the biggest date night and come out unscathed. Here's a list of men who could potentially attend Met Gala 2026 with their partners:
It is reported that Harry Styles might have popped the question to American actress Zoe Kravtiz who is The Met Gala 2026's co-chair on Host Committee. Though, the couple has been super low-key, there is a chance that both might appear together on the red carpet together.
For a few weeks now, the F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have been sharing pictures from their trips together (though neither have officially launched their relationship on respective Instagram), Kim K was seen in a recent video alongside Hamilton in a Tokyo driving a supercar. Both are reportedly on the guest list and it's worth waiting to know if they'll walk in together.
3 years and going strong, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have made their relationship red carpet officially, so there is no reason for them not to appear together at The Met either.
Taylor Swift hasn't attended The Met since 2016 but perhaps the engagement to the American football player Travis Kelce might bring her back to the Superbowl of Fashion. Taylor Swift is rumored to be
Bradley has never been one for flashy couple reveals. Which is why a Met Gala appearance with Gigi Hadid would hit harder than most. The couple has been super low-key with their relationship since 2023.
A rumour that's caught the internet's attention since Coachella, both are reportedly attending the fashion night, but will it be a big date night, we''ll wait and see!
A year after dating, the couple has made their romance Instagram official and Sweeney is predicted to be among the guests invite to this year's Met Gala so a potential hard launch is definitely on the cards.