What would the Met Gala be without Sarah Jessica Parker? Well, we found out Monday night. Fashion's big night was once again upon us, this time with perhaps its most fitting theme yet: "camp." However, to Met Gala fans' dismay, some of the event's staple celebrity attendees did not step out onto the red pink carpet this year, sparking a flurry of question marks over exactly what came between them and the big ball. Fortunately, we have some answers. For starters, Andy Cohen previously told E! News he nor his beloved usual Met Ball date, SJP, were going to be in attendance this year as he had to work and she was (maybe) going to be on a plane. Needles to say, they were missed.<doc-sep>Ever since the host committee was announced for the 2019 Met Gala, fans have been eagerly anticipating a major night of fashion. Harry Styles! Lady Gaga! Serena Williams! And all in their best "camp" outfits. But while the guest list is always star-studded, there were a few notable celebrities who were sitting out the Costume Institute's annual fete this year. Some past attendees, including Sarah Jessica Parker and Ariana Grande, revealed they have scheduling conflicts. (The Met Gala famously takes place on the first Monday in May.) According to The Hollywood Reporter, the event's organizers have also instituted a new rule for 2019 that bars guests under 18 from attending, which means a few young celebrities might have to miss the event. (Exceptions were made, though, if the guest was accompanied by their parents.) So though we had many first-timers to get excited about this year—Kacey Musgraves!—we still missed some familiar faces on the red carpet. Ahead, see the celebrities who didn't attend the 2019 Met Gala.<doc-sep>Sadly, one of the Met Gala's most cherished (platonic) couples won't be on hand this year. While attending the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, Andy Cohen revealed that neither he nor his BFF, Sarah Jessica Parker, will be attending the prestigious Met Gala on Monday night. "We are not going on Monday," the 50-year-old TV personality confessed to ET's Keltie Knight at the awards show, where he was honored with the Vito Russo Award. "She's on a plane somewhere, and I have to work." When told that it won't be the same without him, he playfully shot back: "Well, guess what?! Tell Anna [Wintour]!" Over the years, Parker has regularly turned heads with her elaborate gowns and ensembles embracing the fashion event's yearly theme, and Cohen has usually been by her side for the night's festivities. Although the pair won't be gracing the red carpet together on Monday, Parker was on hand to present Cohen with his award -- and sing his praises. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GLAAD "He's been incredibly open about his life. I think he's felt honor-bound to speak up and speak out and I think if you look at the legacy I guess of Vito Russo, it makes perfect sense that one day that GLAAD might consider Andy a recipient," she told ET of her pal. Russo was a celebrated LGBTQ+ activist throughout the 20th century. "I think that when you lead your life with pride, and compassion, and concern and curiosity, and you're an advocate -- I think it adds up." "It's so sweet! It's great! She's ride or die, man," Cohen said of having Parker's support at the awards show. "So, I'm just always kind of freaked out about wasting her time, so I don't want to do that, but I'm thrilled that she's here. And I can't wait to see what she has on." He also chatted with ET about wanting to instill his same values for inclusiveness and positive change in his son, Benjamin Allen, who's just three months old. "Well, I want him to be as outspoken about what he believes in and as visible and present as he can [be]," he explained. "And I want him to be -- listen, he's from a new kind of family and I feel like he's going to be able to take in everything around him with the acceptance that we've been given so far." The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will air on Sunday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Logo. GET MORE BREAKING NEWS IN THE ET NEWSLETTER Email By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy RELATED CONTENT: Andy Cohen Is Officially a Dad! Find Out His Son's Sweet Name This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page. Andy Cohen to Receive Vito Russo Award From Sarah Jessica Parker at 2019 GLAAD Media Awards Amy Sedaris Has a Very Specific ‘At Home’ Role in Mind for Friend Sarah Jessica Parker (Exclusive) Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker’s 16-Year-Old Son Looks All Grown Up -- Pics! Related Gallery<doc-sep>The actress explained that she'll be "traveling out of the country" as her social media followers shared their disappointment about the actress missing this year's "camp"-themed event Sarah Jessica Parker Explains Her Met Gala Absence to Surprised Fans While Eating Pizza Solo in N.Y.C A big fashion star will be notably absent at this year’s Met Gala. Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed she will be missing fashion’s biggest night for what would’ve been her 11th year attending. Get push notifications with news, features and more. On Monday, hours before the start of the event, Parker shared a photo of herself enjoying a slice of pizza at a local New York City spot. “Shouldn’t you be home getting ready for the Met Gala?” a fan wrote in the comments section. “Traveling out of the country this eve. So I can’t make it this year. X,” the actress responded. Parker previously missed the 2017 party due to filming for her HBO series Divorce. Most year’s, Parker was accompanied by her date and close friend, Andy Cohen. She’s known for always pushing the fashion envelope, and her headpieces have launched thousands of memes over the years. But at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host revealed that he and Parker would not be attending the Met this year. “She’s on a plane somewhere, and I have to work,” Cohen told Entertainment Tonight on Saturday night. “We are not going.” Told by interviewer Keltie Knight that the event wouldn’t be the same without him, the father of one joked to ET, “Well, guess what? Tell Anna [Wintour]!” Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen at the 2018 Met Gala | Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Cohen will not be attending because he has a show to film. Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’s Met Gala coverage to get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night. The theme for the 2019 Met Gala is centered around all things campy, which means we can expect a wide array of exaggerated and theatrical outfit choices. Its official title is “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” is a reference to writer Susan Sontag’s famous 1964 essay Notes on Camp.<doc-sep>
Sarah Jessica Parker has donned the Met Gala’s most impressive headwear throughout the years, which is why she’ll be sorely missed at the 2019 event on May 6. The 2019 Met Gala is taking place in New York City on May 6, and while Sarah Jessica Parker is usually on the red carpet showing off an exquisite headpiece, she won’t be attending this year’s annual event, her best friend and red carpet partner, Andy Cohen, revealed over the weekend. “We are not going on Monday,” Andy told ET at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards on May 4. “She’s on a plane somewhere, and I have to work.” Sarah will be sorely missed, as year after year, the 54-year-old actress has shown off her fashion chops by taking each theme head-on (pun intended). And the Sex and the City star has been attending the annual event for many, many years. For instance, she showed up to the 2006 Met Gala in tartan with the late Alexander McQueen to celebrate the year’s “AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression” theme. She’s also worn looks from Oscar de la Renta, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana over the years, and they were some of our favorites. But no matter what she wears, her headpieces always steal the show! Most recently, in 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker donned an elaborate headpiece depicting the nativity scene for the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” theme. It was very much like the one Rihanna wore, but since SJP has always been the queen of headpieces at the Met Gala, we favored hers just a tad bit more. Sarah accessorized her headpiece with a Dolce & Gabbana outfit, so it was the perfect addition to her already outstanding look. We’re sad to hear that SJP won’t be going this year, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed for 2020.