Entertainment Awards Shows and Events 2024 Met Gala Kylie! Doja! Naomi! All the Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2024 Met Gala's Hottest Afterparty (Exclusive) It wasn't an official afterparty, but the vibes were there By Kate Hogan Kate Hogan Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE, as well as the editor of Stories to Make You Smile. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2008. People Editorial Guidelines and Deirdre Galvin Deirdre Galvin Deirdre Galvin is the Senior Photo Editor of Digital for PEOPLE. She has over a decade of experience photo editing for major news and entertainment brands. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 7, 2024 12:09PM EDT Cardi B and Tyla after the 2024 Met Gala. Photo: Todd Williamson Following Monday night's Met Gala, stars hit the afterparty circuit — but it felt like the biggest (unofficial) bash was in the lobby of The Mark Hotel. More than 60 stars stayed at the now-iconic Upper East Side spot this year, with many returning back to change outfits between the gala and the late-night parties. In recent years, The Mark has become the place to be (and be seen) ahead of the Met Gala, thanks in part to its location just four blocks away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "The energy on the day is incredible. It goes crescendo starting with the positioning of the red carpet early in the morning, followed by the delivery of the flowers and the arrival of the glam squads," general manager Etienne Haro told PEOPLE. "As the day progresses, the intensity is palpable." "The Met Gala’s reputation as 'fashion's biggest night' is certainly not an overstatement — and nor is ours, as 'the starriest hotel lobby in the world,' " Haro added. Check out some of the best pics from the wee hours at The Mark, taken exclusively for PEOPLE last night. 01 of 18 Kylie Jenner and Rosalía Kylie Jenner and Rosalia at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Pals Kylie Jenner and Rosalia returned to The Mark hand-in-hand following the Met Gala. 02 of 18 Lewis Hamilton and Janelle Monáe Lewis Hamilton and Janelle Monae at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Ready for the afterparty circuit, Lewis Hamilton and Janelle Monáe stopped for a snap. 03 of 18 Karlie Kloss Karlie Kloss at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Karlie Kloss returned to The Mark to make a quick change before heading back out into the night. 04 of 18 Colman Domingo and Charlie Hunnam Colman Domingo and Charlie Hunnam at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Colman Domingo and Charlie Hunnam shared a warm hello as the second half of the evening began. 05 of 18 Doja Cat Doja Cat at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Back in her towel following her wet dress moment, Doja Cat headed inside the hotel. 06 of 18 Elizabeth Debicki, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon Elizabeth Debicki, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson The Crown royalty met Hollywood royalty as Elizabeth Debicki returned with Matt and Luciana Damon. 07 of 18 Emily Ratajkowski and Adwoa Aboah Emily Ratajkowski and Adwoa Aboah at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Emily Ratajkowski and mom-to-be Adwoa Aboah had a model moment in their afterparty looks. 08 of 18 Alexandra Daddario Alexandra Daddario at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Alexandra Daddario gave one last look at her ensemble while returning back to The Mark. 09 of 18 Cardi B and Tyla Cardi B and Tyla at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Want fries with that? Cardi B and Tyla sure did! 10 of 18 Lily Gladstone and Gabriela Hearst Lily Gladstone and Gabriela Hearst at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Lily Gladstone and Gabriela Hearst made their return to The Mark following Gladstone's Met Gala debut. 11 of 18 Jodie Turner-Smith Jodie Turner-Smith at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Jodie Turner-Smith kept her blonde but changed her outfit while leaving The Mark post-Gala. 12 of 18 Isabelle Huppert and Gayle King Isabelle Huppert and Gayle King at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Isabelle Huppert and Gayle King had a meet-up at The Mark, too. 13 of 18 Erykah Badu Erykah Badu at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Erykah Badu brought the color to The Mark's black-and-white lobby. 14 of 18 Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson After shimmering on the red carpet, Naomi Campbell did it again en route to afterparties. 15 of 18 Zoe Saldana Zoe Saldana at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Following her night out with the Chloé crew, Zoe Saldana made a solo return to The Mark. 16 of 18 Janelle Monáe Janelle Monae at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson Eye see you, Janelle Monáe! 17 of 18 Imaan Hammam, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert and Karlie Kloss Imaan Hammam, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert and Karlie Kloss at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson The newest girl band? Nope, just sparkly style stars Imaan Hammam, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert and Karlie Kloss. 18 of 18 Emily Ratajkowski Emily Ratajkowski at The Mark Hotel following the 2024 Met Gala. Todd Williamson In a major change from her red carpet dress, Emily Ratajkowski showed off her star-covered afterparty look. Close