Whether a curse, fate or bad timing, these famous pairs broke up after walking the Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand. Taylor Hill/Getty Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal first connected on X in 2020 ...

Hard-launching your relationship on the steps of the Met may tie you to a “Met Gala curse.” ...

Known as the most celebrated fashion event of the year, the Met Gala is a fundraiser event ... Scott (2018), Grimes and Elon Musk (2018), Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal (2022), Kim Kardashian ...

Met Gala is known for fashion and celebrity relationships. Some couples debuted at the event, but split soon after. Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal, Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen are examples.

The MET Gala, known for its fashion and glamour, is rumored to have a curse that affects couples who attend together. Numerous celebrity pairs, including Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson ...

Some couples who attend the Met Gala together break up shortly after. (Photo Illustration: Liliana Penagos for Yahoo News, photos: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Gotham/Getty Images, Kevin Mazur ...

Whether a curse, fate or bad timing, these famous pairs broke up after walking the Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand. Taylor Hill/Getty Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal attend the Met Gala celebrating ...

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala in New York City on May 2, 2022; Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6, 2019.

Bridgers joined Mescal as his date on the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala, though technically, Mescal attended as the guest of designer Jonathan Simkhai, who also created Bridgers' sparkling gown.