The 2024 Met Gala red carpet saw a surprising absence: Rihanna, the perennial trendsetter and fashion icon.  Organizers had hinted at a “very simple” look from the singer, fueling anticipation for her take on the  “Garden of Time” theme.

However, according to People Magazine, Rihanna was forced to miss the event due to a bout of the flu.  This news comes after “E! Live From the Red Carpet” co-hosts teased her arrival throughout the evening, leading fans to believe she was simply running late, as she has in the past.


Rihanna is known for her show-stopping Met Gala appearances, so her absence is a significant loss for the fashion world.  While details of her planned “simple” look remain unknown, her presence would have undoubtedly generated a buzz.