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Olivia Rodrigo Explains Why She Skipped Met Gala 2026, Even Though She Went to After Party

Summary by Just Jared
Backgrid Olivia Rodrigo is opening up about her decision to skip the 2026 Met Gala, even though she was in New York City that night and went to one of the after parties. The 23-year-old singer made her Met Gala debut in 2021 at the age of 18, months after her song “Driver’s License” became a smash hit. She then attended for the next two years, but hasn’t been back since 2023. Credit: Getty In 2021, she wore a black lace look from Saint Laurent. …

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Although she was in New York City and even appeared at one of the after-partys of the Met Gala 2026, Olivia Rodrigo (23) left out the big fashion event herself. The 23-year-old singer has now commented on why she wasn't there – and also cleared up speculation that she avoided the event for political or moral reasons. In the podcast "Popcast" of the New York Times, she commented on her decision.

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Just Jared broke the news on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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