Entertainment Awards Shows and Events 2024 Met Gala What Happens Inside the Met Gala? These Fun Pics from Monday Night Offer a Glimpse Go inside the glamorous ball, which every year brings together A-listers from all corners of Hollywood 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 Published on May 7, 2024 09:51AM EDT Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran. Photo: Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images The 2024 Met Gala was a night to remember. Hundreds of stars made their way up the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art steps on Monday night, turning heads in an array of fashions meant to embody the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" theme and the correlating dress code, "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story by J.G. Ballard. But what happened after celebs had their moments in the spotlight? They let loose, of course! Here, see photos from inside the exclusive event. 01 of 25 There's Laughing Demi Moore and Taika Waititi at the 2024 Met Gala. Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Like this hilarious moment between Demi Moore and Taika Waititi. 02 of 25 Conversations Between Icons Steven Yeun and Donald Glover at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Hopefully Steven Yeun and Donald Glover are planning a project together. 03 of 25 And Hugs Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Between icons like Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran (just watch that phone, guys!). 04 of 25 Some Superhero Swagger Chris Hemsworth and Hugh Jackman at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Chris Hemsworth's Thor or Hugh Jackman's Wolverine: who you got? 05 of 25 Lots of Quick Catchups Rebecca Ferguson and Jamie Dornan at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Like this chat between Rebecca Ferguson and Jamie Dornan. 06 of 25 Endless A-List Snaps Kris Jenner, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and Corey Gamble at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Met Gala vets Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble walked pals Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through their first ball together. 07 of 25 All the Fashion Moments Uma Thurman and Diane von Furstenberg at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Like when Uma Thurman caught up with Diane von Furstenberg. 08 of 25 Some Hilarious Antics Jimmy Fallon at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Of course Jimmy Fallon brought some laughs! 09 of 25 Couples' Cuteness Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes at the 2024 Met Gala. Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Many couples were snapped smooching, including Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes. 10 of 25 Incredible Photos Austin Coleman, Zendaya and Law Roach at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Zendaya won the night, again. 11 of 25 Friendship Fun Cara Delevingne, Stella McCartney and Ed Sheeran at the 2024 Met Gala. Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Everyone wanted to be part of Stella McCartney's squad, which included Cara Delevingne and Ed Sheeran. 12 of 25 New Groupings Lauren Sanchez, Gigi Hadid, Riley Keough and Emily Ratajkowski at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty What do you think Lauren Sánchez, Gigi Hadid, Riley Keough and Emily Ratajkowski talked about? 13 of 25 Conversations We'd Love to Hear Gayle King and Jack Harlow at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Will Jack Harlow be Gayle King's next guest? 14 of 25 Serious Style Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson shared serious sparkle. 15 of 25 Family Reunions Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Though they didn't walk the red carpet together, Venus Williams and Serena Williams met up inside. 16 of 25 Cocktails and Other Beverages Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images Cheers to Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen! (There's food somewhere, too.) 17 of 25 Co-Chair Coolness Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya made for one particularly incredible welcoming committee. 18 of 25 Careful Sitting Mindy Kaling and Sabrina Harrison at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images When your fashion is this fierce, you need space, like Mindy Kaling and Sabrina Harrison. 19 of 25 They Carry Their Wives' Shoes Jeremy Strong and James Corden at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images Like a dutiful James Corden, who took five with Jeremy Strong. 20 of 25 They Meet Each Other Kendall Jenner and Gracie Abrams at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images When Kendall Jenner met Gracie Abrams. 21 of 25 Dress Changes Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Surprise! Tyla's dress was shortened! 22 of 25 Big Adjustments Cardi B at the 2024 Met Gala. Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Several stars had attendants on hand to fluff their trains, but Cardi B had the most. 23 of 25 Perfect Pairings Jeff Goldblum and Jon Batiste at the 2024 Met Gala. Mike Coppola/MG24/Getty Jeff Goldblum and Jon Batiste could be in a painting. 24 of 25 Formal Hellos Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Like this fancy moment between Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo. 25 of 25 Celebrations Chloë Sevigny at the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty You made it to the top of the stairs, Chloë Sevigny! Close