Fashion’s biggest night is back. See photos of your favorite celebrities walking the Met Gala steps here.
The 2026 Met Gala is honoring a dress code of “Fashion Is Art,” and we couldn’t agree more. Every year, some of Hollywood’s elite names come to New York City for the annual fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, and they’re always dressed to impress.
From sparkling gowns to eye-catching pantsuits, the stars are always aligned on one thing: the theme! And this year, that theme is “Costume Art.”
Scroll through thr gallery below to see photos from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet!
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Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman was the ultimate vision indeep red in this sequined mermaid-styled gown.
May 4, 2026, 5:40PM 2 of 21
Emma Chamberlain
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Emma Chamberlain embraced the “Fashion Is Art” dress code in this gown that looks like it was literally taken from a painting in the Met Museum.
May 4, 2026, 4:18PM 3 of 21
Lena Dunham
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Lena Dunham brought the sparkles and feathers to the Met steps.
May 4, 2026, 5:52PM 4 of 21
Charli xcx
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Charli xcx was an elegant vision in this black gown, featuring an embroidered vine.
May 4, 2026, 5:52PM 5 of 21
Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne was giving goddess vibes in this black sheer gown that featured a train that trailed down the Met steps.
May 4, 2026, 5:57PM
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Connor Storrie
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Connor Storrie left The Carlyle Hotel in New York while arriving at the Met Gala. He wore an all-black pantsuit with a black-and-white polka-dot undershirt and matching train.
May 4, 2026, 6:11PM 7 of 21
Zoë Kravitz
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Zoë Kravitz looked elegant in this lace black silhouette.
May 4, 2026, 6:14PM 8 of 21
Doja Cat
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Doja Cat arrived in this all-nude, high-slit gown with matching heels.
May 4, 2026, 6:14PM 9 of 21
Katy Perry
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Katy Perry exuded quite the extraterrestrial vibes in this initially masked look.
May 4, 2026, 6:30PM 10 of 21
Zuri Hall
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Zuri Hall was one of the first to arrive on the steps of the Met.
May 4, 2026, 4:16PM 11 of 21
Janelle Monáe
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Janelle Monáe was a nature-inspired model in this elemental dress.
May 4, 2026, 6:56PM 12 of 21
Alysa Liu
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Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu made her Met Gala debut in this stunning deep red ruffled number.
May 4, 2026, 7:06PM 13 of 21
Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter was dressed in literal film reels in this stunning Dior ensemble.
May 5, 2026, 8:37AM 14 of 21
Hailey Bieber
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Hailey Bieber was giving Super Woman vibes in this gold and deep blue dress.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 15 of 21
Teyana Taylor
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Teyana Taylor looked like artwork herself in this stunning silver fringe number.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 16 of 21
Madonna
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Madonna wore a pirate ship as a headpiece along with a mysterious black outfit and a gray train.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 17 of 21
Bad Bunny
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Bad Bunny chose to age several decades for his Met Gala look.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 18 of 21
Kris Jenner
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Kris Jenner was inspired by the theme and dress code to wear this museum-like kimono.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 19 of 21
Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian exuded Greek goddess vibes in this orange one-piece bodysuit.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 20 of 21
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were the ultimate royal vibes in their outfits.
May 5, 2026, 9:14AM 21 of 21
Coco Jones
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Coco Jones chose this black tulle, sheer mermaid-styled gown and prepped with Allies of Skin before walking the Met carpet.
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