Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were notably absent from the many stars in attendance at the 2025 Met Gala. The appearance would have marked Kelce's Met Gala debut and Swift's first since 2016.

There was no shortage of speculation on Monday surrounding fan-favorite singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce. After dominating headlines throughout 2024 and into 2025—thanks to Swift’s blockbuster "Eras Tour" and Kelce’s Super Bowl run with the Chiefs—the couple appears to be enjoying a well-earned break from the spotlight.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, May 5, amid their career hiatuses. The “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer, 35, is currently taking a break after concluding her Eras tour in December 2024,