Jennifer Aniston has admitted that she has never attended the Met Gala, explaining that the event simply isn’t her style. The Friends star opened up about her reasons in a recent interview, offering a candid look at her approach to fashion and high-profile events.
“I’m a Jeans and Flip-Flops Kind of Girl”
The 56-year-old actress described the preparation for the gala as a mental challenge, saying:
“It’s the getting ready, the putting on the dress. I’m a ‘jeans and flip-flops and tank top’ kind of girl.”
Aniston continued, “I love dressing up too, but for me it’s a mental game of… ‘Let’s get dressed up, put on a fancy dress, makeup, get your hair all ‘purdy’ and go sit in a big room with your peers.’”
She acknowledged the celebratory nature of the event but admitted that it makes her nervous: “Everyone’s there to celebrate each other and have some fun, but I get nervous.”
Responding to Critics
The Horrible Bosses and Murder Mystery actress also addressed the critics who might question her absence from fashion’s biggest night. She explained, “Some people find it like a sport where they build you up and then they love to tear you down and it doesn’t do you any good.”
Insights From Vogue Insiders
According to insiders from Vogue, skipping the Met Gala may have implications when it comes to industry perception. One source told Radar Online, “Once you insult Anna Wintour, it can stick. Anna is known for holding grudges. If Jennifer thought skipping the gala was her choice, it might not be anymore. Anna doesn’t forget – or forgive.”
The insider added, however, that Anna Wintour is strategic: “Anna’s too savvy to make anything permanent. Don’t forget – the Kardashians were once banned, and now they’re staples.”
A Personal Choice
For Jennifer Aniston, attending the Met Gala is more about personal comfort than industry politics. Her decision highlights how even Hollywood stars navigate the pressures of fashion events while staying true to themselves.
