The Met Gala Curse: Famous Couples Who Split After Their Debut

The Met Gala is often billed as fashion's biggest night, but for some high-profile couples, the event’s famous red carpet may also serve as a final milestone. A look back at the gala’s history reveals a recurring pattern of celebrity pairs who made their public debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, only to announce their separation shortly thereafter.

This "Met Gala Curse" has affected a wide range of stars across the music and film industries. Recent examples include Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal, who appeared together at the event before going their separate ways. Other notable couples who faced a similar fate after their coordinated red carpet moments include sports icons, pop stars, and Hollywood heavyweights who once seemed inseparable during the high-glamour fundraiser.

While some attribute these breakups to pure coincidence or the pressures of public life, the sheer number of splits has made the Met Gala debut a point of fascination for fans. Observers now watch the guest list closely each year, not just for the avant-garde fashion, but to see which new pairings might be testing the longevity of their relationships under the intense glare of the gala’s spotlight.

This reporting is based on a compilation by People.