Legal drama begins to affect Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds as they make big decision for event

Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will not be attending this year's Met Gala, set to take place on May 5. Sources close to the pair have confirmed their decision, which was reportedly made months ago, long before their ongoing legal feud with Justin Baldoni, Lively's co-star in It Ends With Us, began to unfold.

The couple, often lauded for their show-stopping appearances, has skipped the event in recent years. In 2022, Lively served as a co-chair for the Gilded Glamour-themed gala, where she dazzled in a Statue of Liberty-inspired Atelier Versace gown.

However, they chose to sit out last year's Met Gala to spend time at home with their four children. Their absence this year marks a continuation of their decision to prioritize family time and personal matters while there is still a legal battle going on.

This year's event will still be lit

This year's Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates Black dandyism and menswear, drawing inspiration from cultural touchstones in fashion and history. The event will feature co-chairs including Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams, with NBA star LeBron James as an honorary chair.

Lively's absence will undoubtedly be felt by fans and fashion enthusiasts alike, as she has long been considered one of the "Queens of the Met Gala," celebrated for her memorable red carpet ensembles. Despite their decision not to attend, the star-studded event is expected to showcase innovative interpretations of this year's theme, solidifying its status as one of fashion's most iconic nights.

While the reasons behind their choice remain their own, Lively and Reynolds continue to capture public attention, both for their personal lives and their impactful presence in Hollywood. As the Met Gala unfolds, their absence will serve as a reminder of their lasting legacy on fashion's biggest stage.