Nominated Stars Who Missed the 2026 Grammys Despite Invitations

The 2026 Grammy Awards have gathered numerous celebrities on the red carpet, including well-known figures like Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga. However, several notable stars opted not to attend, despite having received invitations. Below is a list of those nominated stars who missed the 2026 Grammys.

Nominated Stars Who Missed the 2026 Grammys Despite Invitations

Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams received two Grammy nominations in previous years but decided to skip this year’s ceremony. Her song “That’s So True” did not receive any nominations this time, possibly influencing her absence.

Role Model

Despite a successful hit with “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” Role Model did not earn any nominations for the 2026 Grammys, which may explain why he was not present.

The Weeknd

Having won four Grammys in his career, The Weeknd was absent this year. His latest album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” and the collaboration with Playboi Carti, “Timeless,” did not receive nominations.

Lorde

Lorde chose to skip the Grammys after her fourth studio album, “Virgin,” failed to garner any recognition from the Recording Academy.

Beyoncé

After winning Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter” last year, Beyoncé did not make the eligibility period this year and decided against attending.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was a likely no-show since she wasn’t nominated for any awards and is reportedly busy with wedding planning.

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley was listed as seated but skipped the red carpet, although her husband, Jack Antonoff, attended.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande missed the ceremony despite winning Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity.” Her absence raised questions among fans.

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo missed the Grammys as she is engaged in the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards and is preparing for a one-woman show of “Dracula” on the West End.

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet, nominated for “A Complete Unknown,” opted to attend a Q&A with director Richard Curtis in the UK instead. He also recently won Actor of the Year at the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner’s absence coincides with Timothée Chalamet’s decision to skip the event, as the two are linked in the public eye.

LISA from BLACKPINK

LISA did not attend the Grammys due to filming commitments for her Netflix movie, “Tygo,” in South Korea.

Halsey

Halsey released their album “The Great Impersonator” outside of the eligibility period, which likely influenced their absence from the show.

These absences highlight the diverse circumstances that led several stars to miss the 2026 Grammy Awards, even as they remained high-profile figures within the music industry.