Naomi Campbell denies a MailOnline report that she was banned from attending the 2025 Met Gala on Monday in New York City.
The Daily Mail reported that the British supermodel was banned from attending fashion’s biggest event of the year due to an ongoing feud with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Last September, Naomi and Anna clashed at the New York Fashion Week ceremony for Harlem’s 17th Annual Fashion Row – where Anna was scheduled to present Naomi with an award.
But Naomi was fashionably late and she kept Anna and everyone else waiting. Anna told the audience: “I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late.”
Word got back to Naomi that Anna was badmouthing her for being late.
Naomi finally arrived over an hour late with a bandage on her knee. But a fed-up Anna had already left.
Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Samira Nasr presented Naomi with the Fashion Icon Award. As Naomi accepted her award, she told the audience: “It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady (Anna), I’d much rather have this one.”
Her comment drew loud gasps from the crowd.
Prior to their feud, Naomi attended the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a total of 21 times.
In a video last week, Naomi said she’s done attending the MET.
“It is my last. I can’t… I’m too old. It’s too much for me, the anxiety,” she said.
However, in an Instagram post on Monday, Naomi said she turned down an invitation to attend Monday’s gala. She captioned the post: “Happy Met Monday.”
“Congratulations to Anna Wintour, the brilliant designers, the dedicated Met Gala team, and stunning attendees of tonight’s extraordinary celebration,” Naomi wrote in her post.
“I was so honoured to be invited to tonight’s big event, but regretfully cannot make it. Even though I’m not there in person, I’m with you all in spirit, carried by the legacy of my beloved friend, the late André Leon Talley. His command, presence, vision and belief that fashion is art helped shape what the Met Gala is presenting tonight.
“I can’t wait to see how everyone mixes African and European style traditions on those famous steps tonight! The creativity will be amazing.”
