The Met Gala 2023 will go on without one of Hollywood's most stylish couples in attendance.
Days after Blake Lively revealed she'll be skipping the fashionable New York City event, her husband Ryan Reynolds confirmed he'll be sitting out as well. In fact, the Deadpool actor and Wrexham AFC Football Club partner Rob McElhenney are traveling overseas on Met Gala day.
"We'll be in the U.K.," Ryan told Access Hollywood April 29. "We have Wrexham business to deal with."
Added Rob, "Monday night we're on a plane."
Blake and Ryan's absence from May 1's Met Gala comes after they turned heads in jaw-dropping looks at last year's event. For the Met Gala 2022, the couple—who recently welcomed their fourth child together—served up memorable fashion moments while also serving as co-chairs of the event.
The Gossip Girl alum even delivered two looks on the red carpet, showing up in a copper Atelier Versace gown, complete with an oversized bow, before it was transformed into an icy green design, with gloves to match. The look was a nod to New York City and the night's theme, "In America: An Anthology of Fashion."
Blake shared with E! News at the time that the train of her dress featured "a constellation from Grand Central Station" and "lots of little references" to NYC.
While we won't be getting a new Blake ensemble at the event this year, do yourself a simple favor and revisit her most memorable Met Gala looks of all time!
2008
For the Gossip Girl alum's first Met Gala appearance, she donned a Ralph Lauren design.
2009
Blake wore a daring blue Versace dress to the 2009 Met Gala.
2010
The stylish star was back in blue at the 2010 Met Gala, striking a pose in Marchesa this time.
2011
In 2011, a strawberry blonde Blake wore a silver Chanel dress.
2013
For the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme, Blake wore a strapless Gucci dress paired with drop earrings.
2014
The following year, Blake walked the Met Gala steps in another gorgeous Gucci design.
2016
Pretty in pink! Blake looked beautiful in this pink Gucci dress at the 2016 Met Gala.
2017
Showstopper! The actress had cameras flashing as she worked the carpet in this incredible Atelier Versace dress.
2018
Blake turned heads in this jaw-dropping Versace design at the 2018 Met Gala, topping many best dressed lists.
2022
The Age of Adaline star, who served as a co-chair for the 2022 Met Gala, arrived at the event in a gorgeous Versace Atelier gown—that transformed into a second look once she hit the iconic steps.
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.