We often hold beliefs and myths about high-profile events, and today we are diving into one that’s captured fans’ imaginations: the Met Gala Curse. Yes, you heard that right—this is the fan-fueled theory that spells trouble for celebrity couples at fashion’s biggest night.
What is the Met Gala curse?
The Met Gala curse is a famous theory among fans and media that suggests celebrity couples who make their red carpet debut or attend the Met Gala together often break up shortly afterward.
The idea stems from the observation that numerous high-profile couples have split after appearing at the event, leading to speculation that the intense public scrutiny and pressure of the Met Gala—a globally watched fashion event held annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City—may strain relationships.
Well, it's just a thought.
Celebrity couples who broke up after the Met Gala:
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson (2022)
- Debuted at the 2022 Met Gala, where Kim wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress.
- Breakup: Split in August 2022, three months after the event, after nine months of dating. Cited reasons included long-distance challenges and demanding schedules.
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan (2024)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted as a couple at the 2024 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Took a “break” in December 2024, after about a year of dating.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd (2017)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted at the 2017 Met Gala.
- Breakup: They ended their 10-month relationship in October 2017, a few months after the event.
Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal (2022)
- Met Gala Appearance: Made their red carpet debut at the 2022 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Split in December 2022 after over two years together, reportedly engaged. Phoebe’s song “Ghost in the Machine” is said to reference the breakup.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez (2017-2019)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted in 2017, returned in 2018 and 2019.
- Breakup: Called off their engagement in April 2021, two years after their last Met Gala appearance together.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott (2018)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted at the 2018 Met Gala, three months after welcoming daughter Stormi.
- Breakup: Split in 2023 after an on-and-off relationship, though they continue co-parenting their children, Stormi and Aire.
Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse (2018)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted as a couple at the 2018 Met Gala, confirming their off-screen romance from Riverdale.
- Breakup: Ended their on-and-off relationship in 2020, two years later.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik (2016)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted at the 2016 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Dated on-and-off, ultimately splitting in 2021 after having a daughter, Khai.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (2019)
- Met Gala Appearance: Attended as newlyweds in 2019.
- Breakup: Separated three months later in August 2019, finalizing their divorce in 2020.
FKA Twigs and Robert Pattinson (2015)
- Met Gala Appearance: Appeared together at the 2015 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Split in 2017 after dating for two years.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello (2021)
- Met Gala Appearance: Attended together in 2021.
- Breakup: Split later that year after an on-and-off relationship.
Grimes and Elon Musk (2018)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted at the 2018 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Ended their relationship in 2022, though they share three children.
Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal (2003)
- Met Gala Appearance: Debuted at the 2003 Met Gala.
- Breakup: Split in July 2004, less than a year after the event, but remained friends.
Christina Ricci and Chris Evans (2007)
- Met Gala Appearance: Attended together in 2007.
- Breakup: Split shortly after, with limited details on the exact timing.
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston (2016)
- Met Gala Appearance: Met at the 2016 Met Gala, began dating shortly after.
- Breakup: Split in September 2016, a few months after their whirlwind romance began.
Hailey Baldwin (Bieber) and Shawn Mendes (2018)
- Met Gala Appearance: Attended together in 2018, sparking dating rumors.
- Breakup: Never officially confirmed as a couple, but their rumored romance fizzled out soon after, with Hailey marrying Justin Bieber later in 2018.
Barry Keoghan and Alyson Kierans (2023)
- Met Gala Appearance: Attended the 2023 Met Gala, though not explicitly a debut.
- Breakup: Split in 2023 after two years, with a son together.
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