"That's the only time I've ever gone, and the only time I've ever been invited. The reality is, when people ask me, you need to know I was not invited and I'm good."
"I don't go to places where I'm not welcome. I've earned the invitation and it's ok that I don't have it because there's a level that I've reached that doesn't require validation from the outside."
"It's not Harry Styles's fault that he happens to be white and cute and straight and fit into the infrastructure that way. That's why he's on the cover. Non-binary blah blah blah blah. No. It doesn't feel good to me."
"That bitch said to me at the end, 'How can we do better?' And I was so taken off guard that I didn't say what I should have said."
Billy Porter shared that he was invited to the Met Gala only once in 2019 by Ryan Murphy and has not received another invitation since. He expressed disappointment over not being invited to the 2025 Gala, especially in light of the 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibition. Porter emphasized his self-worth, stating he doesn't seek validation from external sources. He criticized Vogue for perceived queerbaiting, particularly regarding Harry Styles' cover, and mentioned a mixed relationship with Anna Wintour, who sought feedback from him.
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