Stars dazzled at the annual black-tie extravaganza at New York City’s The Met, also known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit, this year. From Karlie Kloss and Serena Williams’ pregnancy announcements to Anna Wintour’s relationship debut, the carpet was full of surprising moments
Met Gala 2023: Best looks from the (not) red carpet
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Kim Kardashian attends the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo / Getty Images
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Always late but worth the wait. Rihanna and Asap Rocky arrived almost three hours after the start of the Met Gala red carpet.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis has left us breathless with this vibrant and fun look.
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal is bringing a new definition of short king to the #MetGala.
— E! News (@enews) May 2, 2023
See every look from the night here: https://t.co/BEVfm72NWn pic.twitter.com/Xjx8XRpB43
It’s daring, it’s chic and it’s exactly what we want from a men’s red carpet look.
Cardi B
Cardi B at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFLf1c pic.twitter.com/5hMqcDfoZP
— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2023
Cardi B has swapped her signature dark locks for a grey look and we aren’t going to lie, we like it like that.
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Jeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope attend the #MetGala📷 2023, celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty". pic.twitter.com/N0xywmGhKC
— be. (@fallingforvogue) May 2, 2023
Donning the designer’s face on a train, Jeremy Pope understood the theme and took it up a notch in true Lagerfeld style.
Jennifer Lopez
Jenny from the Block appeared to fly solo at this year’s Met and she looks divine.
Kim Kardashian
Rumours claimed Kim Kardashian didn’t receive an invite to this year’s gala but she’s here and she’s doing amazing, sweetie.
Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid
KenGi takes the #MetGala. 😍 pic.twitter.com/gHLRemzhYr
— E! News (@enews) May 2, 2023
It’s a supermodel’s world and we’re just living in it.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is red hot at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/TBAy4chVQU
— E! News (@enews) May 2, 2023
No stranger to making a statement, Kylie Jenner decided against the unofficial black-and-white theme and instead chose to sizzle in red.
Serena Williams
While she was dressed in a gorgeous Gucci gown, the best part about Serena Williams’ carpet look was that it showed off her growing baby bump.
Anne Hathaway
Miranda Priestly would approve of Anne Hathaway’s #MetGala look. pic.twitter.com/tuyqBUbWv5
— E! News (@enews) May 1, 2023
The devil wears Prada but Anne Hathaway wears Versace.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh and Pierpaolo Piccioli at #MetGala pic.twitter.com/U9JuPNABnK
— Pop Hive (@thepophive) May 1, 2023
Don’t worry darling, Florence Pugh has arrived and debuted her dramatic new buzzcut look.
Jared Leto
Jared Leto at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFLf1c pic.twitter.com/cHuP7HNWNP
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
Only one person could pull off this look and of course, it’s Jared Leto.
Lizzo
Lizzo at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFLf1c pic.twitter.com/KXVu95Ve24
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
All the rumours are true, Lizzo has nailed the assignment yet again.
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Glenn Close
She is beauty, she is grace and she is the moment. Ladies and gentlemen, Glenn Close.
Lily Collins
What’s black, white and Karl all over? Lily Collins’ breathtaking Met Gala gown of course.
Lil Nas X
We can’t see the old town road because Lil Nas X has blinded us with this dazzling look.
Jessica Chastain
Sorry, Karl? Sorry, Karl? Sorry, we had to do a double-take because Jessica Chastain understood the theme a bit too well.
Doja Cat
Stop it right meow. Doja Cat has come dressed as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette.
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss is looking the #MetGala right in the eye.
— E! News (@enews) May 1, 2023
All the stars are arriving here: https://t.co/voGEf3G7sR pic.twitter.com/nr2xl97RBu
2023 is all about iconic pregnancy announcements and Karlie Kloss has just made hers.
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFLf1c pic.twitter.com/vUVvPVWZdf
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
Wearing Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 Couture, Naomi Campbell is the supermodel we’ve been waiting for.
Gisele Bundchen
Wearing Chanel Spring 2007 Couture, recently single Gisele is ready for her close-up.
Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy
Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy have arrived at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/AfcwiTzBlq
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 1, 2023
Famously private about her love life, Anna attends her party with her boyfriend, British actor Bill Nighy.
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin attend the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/BpmX2fFTIf
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 1, 2023
We honestly weren’t sure if it was Baz Luhrmann or Karl Lagerfeld in front of us. Either way, we love this look.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman’s look is a touching ode to Karl as she is wearing the exact gown from her 2004 Chanel No. 5 ad campaign.
Taika Waititi and Rita Ora
Kiwi director Taika Waititi and his wife, Rita Ora understood the fashion-forward assignment.
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Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski stuns on the #MetGala carpet. https://t.co/OcPy5ckhQN pic.twitter.com/0gWbXkZtRZ
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
Wearing Tory Burch the supermodel is channelling an Audrey Hepburn vibe for this year’s dazzling look.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa dazzles at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/Sxw8ig2wcE
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
Dua Lipa has captivated the Met Gala crowd with her simplistic yet thoughtfully designed 1992 Chanel gown originally worn by Claudia Schiffer.
