Why Justin Bieber Didn't Attend Met Gala 2025 With Hailey Bieber

At the 2025 Met Gala, Hailey Bieber posed on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in New York without her husband Justin Bieber, who played golf with his friends instead. 

By Leah Degrazia May 06, 2025 12:57 AM
| Updated May 06, 2025 1:57 AM
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Justin Bieber didn't take a swing at attending the 2025 Met Gala.

While his wife Hailey Bieber walked the Metropolitan Museum of Art's red carpet in New York City for the fashion event, the Grammy winner spent quality time with his friends at the golf course. (To see more stars who showed out for the 2025 Met Gala, click here.)

In a photo shared to his Instagram Stories May 5, Justin—rocking a white tank top and matching flowy pants—stood on a vibrant green golf course, preparing to take his shot. After his putt landed the ball just outside of the hole, he lifted his hand in frustration. 

And that's not the only activity Justin—who shares son Jack Blues Bieber, 8 months, with Hailey—got up to while his partner of six years turned heads at the annual fundraiser, which boasted the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." 

The 31-year-old also shared several snaps of him going over some samples for his new fashion brand, Skylrk, which he announced last month. In one pic, Justin sat in a chair typing away on his phone with four different pairs of platform slides laid out in front of him. And in a separate Instagram Story showing a close-up of the footwear, he wrote, "Get excited fooliessssss." 

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Stars' First Met Gala Appearances

But while Justin opted out of going glam for this year's Met Gala, plenty of other celebs did step out for the occasion, including Anna Wintour, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Emma Chamberlain and more. 

And as for Hailey, she stunned on the red carpet in a Saint Laurent black oversized tuxedo mini dress, tights and sky-high platform heels. Topping off her ensemble, she opted to wear her hair in loose, natural waves. 

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Of course, Justin is no stranger to putting his fashion foot forward. In 2021, the "Baby" singer kept it chic but simple in an oversized black-and-white suit while attending the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion"-themed affair alongside Hailey, who matched in a stunning black Saint Laurent gown. 

The pair's show-stopping date night marked a rare moment where the couple coordinated their ensembles—a styling technique that Hailey said they don't usually stress over. 

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“He may want to wear baggy sweats to dinner, and I might want to wear a tiny little dress just because that’s how I’m feeling," Hailey told GQ in 2023. "We can’t sit there and be like, ‘So I’m going to wear this and you’re going to wear this.’”

For all the stars who didn't miss out on the 2025 Met Gala, keep reading. 

Rihanna

In custom Marc Jacobs.

A$AP Rocky

In custom Awge, Bvlgari jewelry and Briony Raymond umbrella.

Zendaya

In custom Louis Vuitton.

Serena Williams

In custom Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Kim Kardashian

In custom Chrome Hearts.

Halle Berry

In LaQuan Smith.

Sabrina Carpenter

In custom Louis Vuitton.

Colman Domingo

In Valentino with Boucheron jewelry.

Kylie Jenner

In custom Ferragamo.

Cardi B

In Burberry.

Hailey Bieber

In custom Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Cynthia Erivo

In custom Givenchy.

Kendall Jenner

In Torishéju.

Gigi Hadid

In custom Miu Miu.

Sydney Sweeney

In custom Miu Miu.

Zoe Saldaña

In Thom Browne.

Callum Turner & Dua Lipa

In custom Chanel.

Miley Cyrus

In Alaïa.

Shakira

In custom Prabal Gurung.

Nicole Kidman

In custom Balenciaga Couture and Wolford tights.

Chappell Roan

In a custom look sourced by Paul Tazewell. 

Megan Thee Stallion

In custom Michael Kors Collection and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Pamela Anderson

In Tory Burch.

Halle Bailey

In Coach.

Charli XCX

In custom Ann Demeulemeester.

Doja Cat

In custom Marc Jacobs and Wolford tights.

Anne Hathaway

In Carolina Herrera.

Diana Ross

In Ugo Mozie.

Lorde

In Thom Browne.

Demi Moore

In custom Thom Browne.

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Check out E!'s Met Gala homepage for every must-see look from fashion's biggest night and all the behind-the-scenes moments you might have missed. And watch E! News Tuesday, May 6, at 11 p.m. for a full 2025 Met Gala recap.

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