Mark Hamill has offered his congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their recent wedding, along with a perfectly timed confession about why he was not in attendance.

The Star Wars icon took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of the newlyweds, captioning the post with a straightforward message of goodwill. “Congratulations to the newlyweds!” he wrote, before quickly adding a self-deprecating twist that landed well with fans.

“I declined to attend the wedding for a variety of personal reasons, but mainly because I wasn’t invited,” Hamill quipped. The joke underscored the enormous scale of the guest list, which drew from the highest echelons of Hollywood, sports, and music.

The ceremony and reception took place on Friday, July 3, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with roughly 1,000 guests in attendance. The venue, known primarily for major sporting events and concerts, provided an unusual but opulent setting for the couple’s nuptials.

Among those present were Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, along with Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Bradley Cooper, and Gigi Hadid. Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Zoë Kravitz, and Mariska Hargitay also joined the celebration, as did Hargitay’s husband, Peter Hermann.

The sports world was well represented, with former NFL stars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski among the attendees. Musical heavyweights included Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, as well as rising pop stars Benson Boone and Tate McRae. Kelsea Ballerini, Camila Cabello, Maren Morris, and the Haim sisters also mingled with the crowd.

Other notable names included model Karlie Kloss and her husband, Josh Kushner, Swift’s childhood best friend Abigail Anderson, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos. The diversity of the guest list reflected the couple’s vast network across multiple industries and generations.

Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony and delivered an original song for the occasion, adding a comedic yet heartfelt touch to the proceedings. The musical performances continued with Stevie Nicks, who took the stage to perform, followed by Paul McCartney. The Beatles legend reportedly offered a rendition of the classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” as a tribute to the newly married couple.

The wedding quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the year, not only for the star power in attendance but also for the unusual venue and the sheer scale of the production. While Hamill was conspicuously absent, his humorous acknowledgment of the snub resonated with followers who appreciated his good-natured humility.

In truth, Hamill is in distinguished company when it comes to those who did not make the cut. Given the exclusivity of the guest list, his absence was far from an oversight; rather, it was a testament to the couple’s ability to curate a guest list that balanced intimacy with spectacle. For a wedding of this magnitude, even legendary actors can find themselves on the outside looking in.

Hamill’s lighthearted response has since gone viral, sparking conversations about the nature of celebrity invitations and the unspoken social dynamics at high-profile events. His ability to laugh at himself, even amid such a glittering affair, has only endeared him further to audiences who appreciate both his candor and his humor.