Billy Porter reveals real reason he's missed Met Gala since 2019

Billy Porter reveals real reason he's missed Met Gala since 2019 Billy Porter made a viral entrance at the 2019 Met Gala, but hasn't appeared since. 23 April 2026 Billy Porter hasn't been invited back to the Met Gala since 2019. Billy Porter embrace the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme at the 2019 Met Gala The 56-year-old star insisted he doesn't "require validation from the outside" and he's learned to accept the repeated snub, having only been asked to attend when he made a viral entrance seven years ago. He told SiriusXM's Belevations: "I haven't been invited back since 2019.