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THE BIGGEST names in Hollywood are turning out for this year's Met Gala.

One star who is missing out on of the year's biggest red carpets is Zendaya, and her fans are curious to know why the star could not attend the 2022 Met Gala.

Zendaya has not shown up to the Met Gala since the 2019 edition
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Zendaya has not shown up to the Met Gala since the 2019 edition

Why isn't Zendaya at the Met Gala 2022?

During an interview with , Zendaya gave details on whether or not she would be attending the 2022 Met Gala.

On April 21, 2022, the Euphoria actress said: "I hate to disappoint my fans here, but I will be working."

"Your girl's got to work and make some movies… I'll be playing tennis… I’ll be back, though, eventually."

To conclude the interview, the star teased fans and stated: "I'll keep delivering in other ways."

2022 will mark the second time Zendaya had to break the news to fans that she will not be at the red carpet spectacle.

The star did not attend the 2021 Met Gala due to scheduling conflicts with Euphoria.

"I will be on Euphoria,” Zendaya told ahead of the 2021 extravaganza.

“My fans are going to be very upset with me. I will unfortunately not be able to attend because I'll be working for Euphoria.”

She further revealed: "I got my time off to come here and do this Venice [Film Festival] experience, which has been really, really special."

2019 was the last time the Spider-Man actress showed out for Vogue's Met Ball.

For the 2019 theme, Camp: Notes on Fashion, Zendaya donned a Cinderella-esque ball gown and was accompanied by her stylist, Law Roach.

When was Met Gala 2022?

The Met Gala was Monday, May 2 and the theme is Gilded Glamour.

The event was at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and guests arrived around 5.30pm with parties late into the night.

Regarding the theme of the 2022 edition, Vogue stated: "The 2022 Met Gala will ask its attendees to embody the grandeur—and perhaps the dichotomy—of Gilded Age New York."

"The period... was one of unprecedented prosperity, cultural change, and industrialization, when both skyscrapers and fortunes seemingly arose overnight."

Although Zendaya is not attending in 2022, she is starring in numerous projects throughout the year
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Although Zendaya is not attending in 2022, she is starring in numerous projects throughout the yearCredit: Getty

Who hosted Met Gala 2022?

When The Met broke the news of the event's theme, fashion sleuths wondered who was selected as the extravaganza's hosts.

From their social media declaration, the institute revealed: "Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri, and Anna Wintour will continue their roles as honorary co-chairs for the event, following last September’s benefit for part one of the “In America” exhibition.⁣"

"The #CostumeInstituteBenefit returns on May 2 with co-chairs Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda."

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ReginaBlake, and Ryan were all past guests who will take on the roles of the event's co-chairs.

Not only is Lin-Manuel on this year's committee, but he will also make his Met Ball debut during the night's red carpet.

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