Blake Lively.Photo: Cindy Ord/GettyThe show will have to go on withoutBlake Lively.On Thursday during the grand re-opening of the Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue in New York City, theIt Ends with Usactress said she would not be attending the 2023Met Gala.“You will not,” Lively, 35, told reporters including PEOPLE when asked on the red carpet whether fans would see her at the annual biggest night in fashion. “But I will be watching.“After being complimented the star on her 2022 ensemble, she said, “Thank you, that’s very sweet. I’ll be wearing that on my couch on Monday.“For Thursday’s event, Lively wore a leather-like brown belted midi dress with a plunging neckline, accessorizing in strappy coordinating heels. She paired the look with several pieces of chunky gold jewelry, with her hair worn loose in voluminous curls.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Blake Lively at the Met Gala over the years.Andrew H. Walker/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG22/GettyRELATED GALLERY:Blake Lively’s Met Gala Looks Through the YearsLively has been a staple at the Met Gala since 2008, appearing most years — often alongside her husband since 2012,Ryan Reynolds. In fact, 2014’s event marked theirfirst-ever red-carpet appearance as a couple.Over the years, theSimple Favoractress has donned looks froma variety of high-end designer labels, including Versace, Chanel, Gucci, Burberry and more.Last year, Lively looked absolutely regal as she posed alongside Reynolds, 46, where they bothserved as co-chairsalongsideOscarwinnerRegina Kingand Broadway superstarLin-Manuel Miranda.While Reynolds rocked a velvet tux, Lively wore a crown, opera gloves and drop earrings paired with anextravagant Atelier Versace gown. She later wowed with a quick costume change as her bow transformed into a long blue train.Officially titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” the 2023 Met Gala theme honors the famed German fashion designer whodied in February 2019 at the age of 85.RELATED VIDEO: Blake Lively’s Met Gala Gown and Beyonce’s Most Regal Look Displayed at Kensington PalaceLively made herreturn to the red carpetearlier this week for the first timefollowing the birth of her fourth childwith Reynolds. The two also share daughtersBetty, 3,Inez, 6, andJames, 8.In her Instagram Story on Tuesday, theGossip Girlalum thanked her glam squad for helping her make her return to the red carpet at the Barnard College Annual Gala in N.Y.C. the previous day."@jennifer_yepez&@cgonzalezbeautymaking me feel like human Facetune,” Lively wrote alongside a snap of herself wearing nothing but a towel, but with full makeup and her curly hair swept up in a half-up, half-down style.For the event, the actress paired her off-the-shoulder floralCarolina Herreratea-length dress with a neon-pink and yellow Sergio Hudson trench and matching Manolo Blahnik pink heels.“If I keep taking photos in these clothes it will no longer be an outfit but an actual Transformer,” Lively joked alongside a pic of the full look and added, “I’m just so proud I left the house.”
Blake Lively.Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty
The show will have to go on withoutBlake Lively.On Thursday during the grand re-opening of the Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue in New York City, theIt Ends with Usactress said she would not be attending the 2023Met Gala.“You will not,” Lively, 35, told reporters including PEOPLE when asked on the red carpet whether fans would see her at the annual biggest night in fashion. “But I will be watching.“After being complimented the star on her 2022 ensemble, she said, “Thank you, that’s very sweet. I’ll be wearing that on my couch on Monday.“For Thursday’s event, Lively wore a leather-like brown belted midi dress with a plunging neckline, accessorizing in strappy coordinating heels. She paired the look with several pieces of chunky gold jewelry, with her hair worn loose in voluminous curls.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Blake Lively at the Met Gala over the years.Andrew H. Walker/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG22/GettyRELATED GALLERY:Blake Lively’s Met Gala Looks Through the YearsLively has been a staple at the Met Gala since 2008, appearing most years — often alongside her husband since 2012,Ryan Reynolds. In fact, 2014’s event marked theirfirst-ever red-carpet appearance as a couple.Over the years, theSimple Favoractress has donned looks froma variety of high-end designer labels, including Versace, Chanel, Gucci, Burberry and more.Last year, Lively looked absolutely regal as she posed alongside Reynolds, 46, where they bothserved as co-chairsalongsideOscarwinnerRegina Kingand Broadway superstarLin-Manuel Miranda.While Reynolds rocked a velvet tux, Lively wore a crown, opera gloves and drop earrings paired with anextravagant Atelier Versace gown. She later wowed with a quick costume change as her bow transformed into a long blue train.Officially titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” the 2023 Met Gala theme honors the famed German fashion designer whodied in February 2019 at the age of 85.RELATED VIDEO: Blake Lively’s Met Gala Gown and Beyonce’s Most Regal Look Displayed at Kensington PalaceLively made herreturn to the red carpetearlier this week for the first timefollowing the birth of her fourth childwith Reynolds. The two also share daughtersBetty, 3,Inez, 6, andJames, 8.In her Instagram Story on Tuesday, theGossip Girlalum thanked her glam squad for helping her make her return to the red carpet at the Barnard College Annual Gala in N.Y.C. the previous day."@jennifer_yepez&@cgonzalezbeautymaking me feel like human Facetune,” Lively wrote alongside a snap of herself wearing nothing but a towel, but with full makeup and her curly hair swept up in a half-up, half-down style.For the event, the actress paired her off-the-shoulder floralCarolina Herreratea-length dress with a neon-pink and yellow Sergio Hudson trench and matching Manolo Blahnik pink heels.“If I keep taking photos in these clothes it will no longer be an outfit but an actual Transformer,” Lively joked alongside a pic of the full look and added, “I’m just so proud I left the house.”
The show will have to go on withoutBlake Lively.
On Thursday during the grand re-opening of the Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue in New York City, theIt Ends with Usactress said she would not be attending the 2023Met Gala.
“You will not,” Lively, 35, told reporters including PEOPLE when asked on the red carpet whether fans would see her at the annual biggest night in fashion. “But I will be watching.”
After being complimented the star on her 2022 ensemble, she said, “Thank you, that’s very sweet. I’ll be wearing that on my couch on Monday.”
For Thursday’s event, Lively wore a leather-like brown belted midi dress with a plunging neckline, accessorizing in strappy coordinating heels. She paired the look with several pieces of chunky gold jewelry, with her hair worn loose in voluminous curls.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Blake Lively at the Met Gala over the years.Andrew H. Walker/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty, Kevin Mazur/MG22/Getty
RELATED GALLERY:Blake Lively’s Met Gala Looks Through the Years
Lively has been a staple at the Met Gala since 2008, appearing most years — often alongside her husband since 2012,Ryan Reynolds. In fact, 2014’s event marked theirfirst-ever red-carpet appearance as a couple.
Over the years, theSimple Favoractress has donned looks froma variety of high-end designer labels, including Versace, Chanel, Gucci, Burberry and more.
Last year, Lively looked absolutely regal as she posed alongside Reynolds, 46, where they bothserved as co-chairsalongsideOscarwinnerRegina Kingand Broadway superstarLin-Manuel Miranda.
While Reynolds rocked a velvet tux, Lively wore a crown, opera gloves and drop earrings paired with anextravagant Atelier Versace gown. She later wowed with a quick costume change as her bow transformed into a long blue train.
Officially titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” the 2023 Met Gala theme honors the famed German fashion designer whodied in February 2019 at the age of 85.
RELATED VIDEO: Blake Lively’s Met Gala Gown and Beyonce’s Most Regal Look Displayed at Kensington Palace
Lively made herreturn to the red carpetearlier this week for the first timefollowing the birth of her fourth childwith Reynolds. The two also share daughtersBetty, 3,Inez, 6, andJames, 8.
In her Instagram Story on Tuesday, theGossip Girlalum thanked her glam squad for helping her make her return to the red carpet at the Barnard College Annual Gala in N.Y.C. the previous day.
“@jennifer_yepez&@cgonzalezbeautymaking me feel like human Facetune,” Lively wrote alongside a snap of herself wearing nothing but a towel, but with full makeup and her curly hair swept up in a half-up, half-down style.
For the event, the actress paired her off-the-shoulder floralCarolina Herreratea-length dress with a neon-pink and yellow Sergio Hudson trench and matching Manolo Blahnik pink heels.
“If I keep taking photos in these clothes it will no longer be an outfit but an actual Transformer,” Lively joked alongside a pic of the full look and added, “I’m just so proud I left the house.”
source: people.com
