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Billy Porter: Uninvited to Met Gala Since 2019
Billy Porter knows exactly where he’s wanted - and according to him, the Met Gala isn’t one of those places.The 56-year-old star, renowned for his Tony and Gram...
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The 56-year-old star, renowned for his Tony and Grammy-winning role in Kinky Boots and his Emmy-winning performance in Pose, made his .
For that year’s Camp: Notes on Fashion theme, the actor turned heads in a dazzling gold ensemble that paid homage to Egyptian art. He even had several shirtless men carry him into the event, channeling Cleopatra herself.
While fans couldn't get enough of his bold fashion statement, Porter reveals that his Met Gala appearances ended there.
'I haven't been invited back since 2019,' he explained on a recent episode of SiriusXM's Revelations radio show when asked if he would be
Porter, who was invited in 2019 on behalf of Glee creator , didn’t hold back in discussing his exclusion from the event.
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Billy Porter explained why he hasn't attended the Met Gala since his debut in 2019; (pictured April 22)
For 2019's Camp: Notes on Fashion theme, the Pose star (picture) turned heads in a dazzling gold ensemble that paid homage to Egyptian art
He pointed out that last year's Met Gala spotlighted the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit, which celebrated Black fashion and the Dandyism movement.
'I’m just going to throw that out there,' he said matter-of-factly. 'I’m good. It’s all good. But the reality is, when people ask me, you need to know I was not invited. And I’m good. I don’t go to places where I’m not welcome.'
The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4, celebrating the Costume Institute exhibition 'Costume Art' with the dress code 'Fashion is Art'; (Anna Wintour pictured in 2019)
Porter made a full recovery and expressed immense gratitude for his survival. 'It is such a gift,' he said.
The singer’s near-death experience has completely transformed his perspective on life.
'As I sat in my hospital bed, reflecting, there were a couple of things I heard,' Porter described. 'The first thing I heard was, work smarter, not harder. The second thing I heard was, be obedient and answer the call. And the third thing I heard was, don't you ever stop telling the truth again.
'I unconsciously silenced myself for fear that I wouldn't be on the A-list anymore.'
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In 2021, Porter .
'I was the generation that was supposed to know better, and it happened anyway. It was 2007, the worst year of my life,”' he shared in an interview with . '
'By February, I had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. By March, I signed bankruptcy papers. And by June, I was diagnosed HIV-positive.”
After years of keeping his condition private, the performer described revealing the truth as a form of 'healing.'
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