Why Jennifer Lopez Skipped the 2025 Met Gala

Jennifer Lopez, one of the most anticipated guests at the biggest night in fashion, skipped out on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet and this year’s festivities, disappointing fans who hoped to see her take on this year’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme.

The pop star has been in attendance for 14 of the galas at the fundraising event, benefitting the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Last year, when the theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” she served as a co-chair alongside Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Anna Wintour. Jonathan Anderson, former Loewe creative director, and current artistic director of menswear at Dior, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew served as honorary co-chairs.

It’s unclear exactly why Lopez skipped out on this year’s Met Gala, but she shared an Instagram post early on Monday flaunting her toned midriff in a forest green workout set. The star, who appeared to take the mirror selfie from her home in Los Angeles, put her abs front and center with the green leggings and a matching green sports bra. Lopez added a cropped white sweatshirt, silver hoop earrings, aviator sunglasses, and a matching green NY hat to her look. A pair of tall athletic socks and white sneakers finished off her athleisure look. “Push today so you can glow tomorrrow…” she captioned the selfies.

It’s possible Lopez is at home as she prepares to host the American Music Awards for the second time on May 26. The Latin icon first hosted the ceremony back in 2015, where she opened the show performing a medley of that year’s biggest songs. She’s also no stranger to performing at the show—she’s appeared on the telecast as a performer 10 times.