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Regé‑Jean Page Says the Met Gala Left Him 'Utterly Lost and Alone'

His account challenges the gala’s glossy image by stressing how isolating the night can feel.

Overview

  • Speaking to Esquire, the Bridgerton actor said the exclusive fundraiser often leaves attendees on their own and searching for connection.
  • He called the night a very vulnerable place despite the couture, adding that he leaned on his You, Me & Tuscany costar Halle Bailey after meeting her at the 2025 gala.
  • He has attended the Met Gala twice, in 2022 and 2025.
  • Similar accounts from Billie Eilish, Lourdes Leon and model Quannah Chasinghorse describe awkward rooms where famous strangers struggle to connect.
  • The next Met Gala is set for May 4 with a 'Fashion is Art' dress code and co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour.