Body language expert reveals truth behind Hailey Bieber’s ‘sad’ show at Met Gala without Justin

On Monday, Hailey Bieber attended the 2025 Met Gala without her hubby, Justin, on her arm, leading to people speculating about why he skipped the a-list event. For the gala, which this year bore the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, Hailey dressed in a black blazer mini dress that, while simple, captured the energy of the evening.

Following the night’s festivities on Monday, publishers and people on Twitter claimed Hailey looked sombre on the blue carpet. Some have speculated that it could have been the result of ongoing Justin issues, something that has not been substantiated by either party, but body language expert Inbaal Honigman had another theory.

Was Hailey Bieber sad at the Met Gala?

On behalf of Casino.ca, body language expert Inbaal Honigman unpacked some of the most viral moments from the 2025 Met Gala. Though many people questioned whether Hailey Bieber was truly happy to be there, she suggested it was all by design.

“Even though Hailey’s facial expression on the blue carpet isn’t particularly delighted, there’s a sign that she feels comfortable there,” she explained. “Her lips are lightly parted, which is quite a relaxed body language cue. When people are tense, their lips are tense. But a parted lip suggests calm.”

Inbaal cited videos of Hailey from before the Met Gala, which showed her heading to the car with a martini in hand and a smile on her face. In interviews on the blue carpet, she was all smiles as well, joking with bestie Kendall Jenner about their golden retriever and black cat energy.

She was clearly in good spirits despite what people on Twitter claimed, in fact, Inbaal suggested her moody look was deliberate.

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“The neutral expression we see as she poses for the photographers is likely a creative decision, and is no indication that she’s in any way unhappy,” she added.

Basically, the model was doing what she does best – modelling!

Why wasn’t Justin Bieber at the Met Gala?

Amidst ongoing reports and claims about Justin Bieber’s health and well-being, many people wondered why he wasn’t at the Met Gala with his wife on Monday. Speculation is rife, with some suggesting it was down to awful prior experiences at the event and others questioning if the snub spells further trouble for their marriage. In reality, Justin was just chilling at home and posted a picture from the sofa as his wifey was getting her picture taken.

God forbid a woman step out for a night of glitz and glamour on her larry!

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