According to Express, the Met Gala, an annual event attended by celebrities and fashion icons alike, has been the center of controversy due to Anna Wintour’s decision to ban former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania from the event. For many years, the Trumps were regular guests at the Gala, with Donald attending as far back as the 1980s with his then-wife, Ivana Trump. However, Anna Wintour, who serves as the chair of the event and the editor-in-chief of Vogue, made it clear in a game of “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” with James Corden that Trump was no longer invited to the Met Gala in 2017.
Although the exact reason for the ban is unclear, there have been reports of tension between Anna Wintour and the Trumps for years. In 2016, journalist Amy Odell claimed in her book, “Anna: The Biography,” that Melania was offended when Wintour visited Trump Tower and did not inform her beforehand. Melania allegedly “ignored” Wintour, which could have led to the decision to ban the couple from the event.
Despite the ban, the Trumps had attended the Met Gala many times in the past, with Melania making memorable appearances in stunning ball gowns and figure-hugging dresses. The last time the couple attended the event together was in 2012, with Melania wearing a sparkling white dress with dramatic shoulders and a sky-high hem. In previous years, she had worn a golden gown covered in crystals and a dramatic navy ball gown.
It’s worth noting that Trump is not the only celebrity to be banned from the event. Fashion pundit Tim Gunn was also banned after claiming he saw Anna Wintour being carried down two flights of stairs by bodyguards. Despite the drama surrounding the event, the Met Gala remains a highly anticipated affair, with attendees showcasing their most daring and elaborate fashion choices.
