Meryl Streep ‘Thinks Met Gala is a Giant Vanity Parade’

MERYL Streep has finally lifted the lid on why she’s repeatedly snubbed the Met Gala, branding it a “giant vanity parade” she wants no part of.

The Oscar-winning actress, 76, has never attended the star-studded New York fashion fundraiser despite years of invitations from Vogue’s Anna Wintour.

A spokesperson claimed Meryl’s absence was simply because the event “has never quite been her scene,” but insiders say that’s just a polite cover.

One source close to Streep told Radar Online the official explanation was “total bulls—,” revealing the star privately loathes the gala’s celebrity spectacle.

“Meryl thinks the Met Gala is horrible,” said the insider. “She sees it as a giant vanity parade for celebrities and influencers, and she has absolutely no desire to become part of it.”

The actress also reportedly hated the involvement of billionaire Jeff Bezos as co-chair this year, feeling the event has drifted too far into “billionaire branding and social media performance.”

Despite the snub, Streep has spoken warmly about Wintour, insisting her iconic Miranda Priestly character in The Devil Wears Prada was her own creation, not a replica of the Vogue editor.

She praised Wintour’s “integrity” and “reticence” in an era of oversharing, saying: “I just love her reticence.”

Streep also reflected on ageing in Hollywood, admitting she once feared her career might end as roles for older actresses remain scarce.

“I remember as I was hovering around 40, I thought each movie would be my last,” she said, highlighting the industry’s challenges for mature female stars.

For all her respect for Wintour, it’s clear Streep prefers to keep her distance from the Met Gala’s glitzy circus, choosing instead to focus on her craft away from the flashing cameras.