Anna Wintour’s Met Gala ‘Death List’ of Banned Stars Revealed

Others have voluntarily distanced themselves.

Singer Zayn Malik, 33, described the event as “self-indulgent”, while Amy Schumer, 44, once compared attending to “punishment”, although she later surprisingly resurfaced after her attack on the event.

We can reveal that rapper Nicki Minaj, 43, is also reportedly being sidelined from the gala for good after a series of politically charged statements and controversies.

And Marty Supreme actress Gwyneth Paltrow is another addition to Wintour’s banned list after she called it “hot” and “busy” and said she thought the guests were a bit old to be “dress-up punk.”

Despite the speculation, the official position of the Met Gala remains opaque.

A source familiar with the planning for the 2026 event said: “There is no written list, but there is a memory – and it is long. Anna runs the gala like an editor runs a magazine. Each name should fit the story and tone she likes.”

An insider said: “You’re either in Anna’s world – or you’re not. And once you’re out, there’s rarely a way back.”