Met Gala 2024: A Full Recap from the Red Carpet on Fashion's Biggest Night

On the first Monday in May, PEOPLE shared live updates from the Met steps

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Fashion-heads and celebrity-watchers rejoice: after a year of waiting, we got to experience another edition of fashion's biggest night!

The 2024 Met Gala was held on Monday, May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a slew of Hollywood's biggest names walked the steps.

This year's event was co-chaired by Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Zendaya and Bad Bunny. As always, Vogue's Anna Wintour was at the helm at the Costume Institute benefit.

The theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," with a dress code of "The Garden of Time." The corresponding Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute exhibit is "very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion," curator Andrew Bolton has said — meaning we saw some moody florals on the carpet.

This year brought out some new faces and some Met Gala regulars, like the Kardashian-Jenner family, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade and Lizzo, among others.

PEOPLE covered the entire event live — from the stars leaving the Mark Hotel to the moment they hit the stairs on Fifth Avenue. Catch up on every photo and headline, here.

Amelia Gray's Met Gala Dress Is on the Cover Sleeve of the Commemorative Exhibit Book

May 06, 2024 10:27 PM EDT
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Talk about wearable art.

Model Amelia Gray wore Undercover's yellow terrarium dress to the gala, which was filled with flowers for Monday night.

The unique piece is actually on the cover sleeve for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's commemorative coffee table book for the "Sleeping Beauties" exhibit.

The book retails for $75.00, while the dress is seemingly priceless!

Dare to Bare — Our Favorite Nude Dresses from the Met

May 06, 2024 10:19 PM EDT

Every year, the Met Gala looks get more and more naked — and we don't hate it.

For the 2024 event, a slew of celebs wore barely-there looks that left little to the imagination. They showed off their tummies, their breasts and their bootys — and for the men, their chest hair.

From Janelle Monae to Greta Lee, here are the nearly-nude looks you can't miss — see our full gallery.

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Who Missed the Met Gala? Blake Lively, Hailey Bieber, Rihanna and More Notable Absences

May 06, 2024 10:06 PM EDT

Another Met Gala red carpet has come and gone, and some of the usual suspects were nowhere to be found.

Katy Perry told fans she was busy working and couldn't attend, as was Ben Affleck. Rihanna unfortunately got the flu.

Here's who else we usually see on the Met carpet who were much missed in 2024.

-Blake Lively

-Lady Gaga

-Hailey Bieber

-Bella Hadid

-Gisele Bündchen

-Taylor Swift

-Selena Gomez

-Jared Leto

Katy Perry Reposts AI-Generated Fake Image of Her at Met Gala and Reveals Why She Missed Event

May 06, 2024 09:59 PM EDT

Katy Perry missed the Met Gala on May 6 — but the Internet tried to envision her there. An AI-generated image of Perry at the party began making the rounds on social media, Monday, before it was debunked as fake.

Later, Perry reposted the viral image on Instagram, alongside an additional faux Met photo and a screengrab of a text exchange with her mother regarding the pic.

"Couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work," Perry wrote in her caption.

A Met Gala Pregnancy Announcement!

May 06, 2024 09:52 PM EDT

Last year's Met Gala served as the launching ground for Serena Williams' pregnancy news, and this year, there was another baby bump reveal.

British model Adwoa Aboah confirmed her pregnancy in a baby bump-baring H&M look at the Met Gala, according to Vogue. The red skirt was worn below Aboah's belly, and her cropped top let her reveal her growing stomach.

Nicki Minaj Stands Out in Yellow Minidress

May 06, 2024 09:43 PM EDT
 Nicki Minaj attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024
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Nicki Minaj took this year's Met Gala garden theme seriously — by transforming herself into one.

Her yellow Marni minidress featured an array of 3D flowers, popping out of her hips, her shoulders and chest.

Minaj wore complementary yellow pumps, and carried a tiny, sparkling yellow bag.

Karol G Pairs Her Sparkly Marc Jacobs Dress with Pointy Prosthetic Ears

May 06, 2024 09:34 PM EDT

Karol G is living out her fairy fantasy, with the help of some prosthetics.

The Colombian singer was dressed by Marc Jacobs, accessorizing her crystal-covered nude gown with some faux pointy ears.

"I think it was the perfect opportunity for me to express how I love fairies and dreamy vibes and fantasies," Karol G said during the Vogue livestream.

Brooklyn Beckham Attends the Met Gala Solo, Says He's Missing 'Beautiful Wife' Nicola Peltz Beckham

May 06, 2024 09:27 PM EDT

Brooklyn Beckham was missing his partner-in-crime at the Met Gala on Monday night.

Beckham attended the event solo, explaining on Instagram that his wife Nicole Peltz Beckham would not be on hand.

Over a selfie, Beckham wrote, "Missing my beautiful wife tonight as my date : ( but happy she's with naunni x can't wait to see you both tomorrow baby."

Read more here.

Angel Reese and Other Athletes Make Fashion Prom Their Own

May 06, 2024 09:23 PM EDT

It wasn't just musicians and actors at the Met on Monday night — some of the sports world's best also got dressed up for a big night out in N.Y.C.

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Among the athlete attendees were Angel Reese, Lewis Hamilton, Odell Beckham Jr. and Ben Simmons.

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Cardi B's Gigantic Gown Takes Nine Men to Position It on the Red Carpet

May 06, 2024 09:17 PM EDT

Cardi B isn't afraid of larger-than-life looks — back in 2019, she wore a quilted Thom Brown red dress that covered almost the entire Metropolitan Museum of Art staircase.

The 2024 gala was no exception, as she opted for a gigantic Black tulle gown that required nine — nine! — men arranging it on the carpet.

Zendaya Is Back on the Met Carpet in a Surprise Second Look

May 06, 2024 09:07 PM EDT

Alert, alert! Zendaya has returned to the 2024 Met Gala carpet for round two — in a completely different gown.

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This time, the actress wore a billowing black skirt and train with an off-the-should, period-style long-sleeve top. The dress is Givenchy couture from 1996.

As a headpiece, Zendaya wore an entire bouquet of red, white, pink and yellow roses, their stems jutting out to the side.

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Sydney Sweeney Makes Another Major Hair Change — See Her Black Bob

May 06, 2024 09:03 PM EDT

Sydney Sweeney recently surprised fans when she chopped her signature long, blonde locks into a flirty bob — and she's switched it up, once again.

For Monday's even, she stepped out with jet-black locks and blunt bangs.

The darker hair complemented Sweeney's baby blue ballgown from Miu Miu, and matched with her over-the-elbow black gloves.

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Barry Keoghan — with a Top Hat — and Sabrina Carpenter Pose Together

May 06, 2024 08:58 PM EDT

Though they've been out and about together publicly for some time, Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter still got fans excited when they posed together at the top of the Met steps.

The "Espresso" singer wore a black gown with a voluminous blue skirt, while Keoghan seemed to be channeling a Jane Austen hero in a brown suit, complete with a top hat.

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Awkwafina Wore a Full Face of Neutrogena Makeup for the Gala

May 06, 2024 08:54 PM EDT
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Drugstore beauty is more than perfect for fashion's biggest night.

According to a release obtained by PEOPLE, makeup artist Denika Bedrossian did her entire beauty look using Neutrogena products on May 6.

"For Awkwafina’s Met Gala look, I really wanted to keep the skin hydrated and glowing, while defining the natural shapes of her face and keeping her brows full and bold," Bedrossian said in the press release.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Is Wearing Custom Gap at the Met Gala — Really

May 06, 2024 08:54 PM EDT

Fresh off her Oscar win, The Holdovers actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph is making headlines once again.

Randolph attended the Met Gala in a custom Gap denim gown, designed by Gap Inc.'s Creative Director Zac Posen.

"With this Gap gown, I’ve fallen back in love with denim," she said in a statement shared by the brand. "I feel powerful. It makes me feel very feminine, but in a way that I can identify with - through strength, power, and resilience." 

Read more here.

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Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini Are the Hottest Couple on the Met Gala Carpet

May 06, 2024 08:54 PM EDT

No shirt, no problem for Outer Banks star Chase Stokes. The actor skipped a top under his sparkly suit jacket for the Met Gala, which he attended with girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini.

Ballerini's own look dared to bare, with the country star showing some tummy in a nearly-nude, flower-covered gown with matching shrug.

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Pamela Anderson Wears Makeup for Her First Met After Streak of Bare-Faced Appearances

May 06, 2024 08:54 PM EDT
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Pamela Anderson opted for makeup at the Met after a string of bare-faced recent appearances — and tapped one of the best.

Anderson, attending her first gala, was beautified by iconic makeup artist Pat McGrath, PEOPLE can confirm.

Her off-the-shoulder dress was custom Oscar de la Renta by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, according to Vogue. She accessorized with nearly 200 carats of Pandora diamonds.

Read more here.

Rihanna Is, Sadly, Skipping the Met Gala

May 06, 2024 08:35 PM EDT

One of the most iconic Met Gala attendees is, sadly, not making it this year.

A source confirmed to PEOPLE that Rihanna wouldn't be attending the event after coming down with the flu.

The "Diamonds" singer previously teased her attendance, and promised she had a "simple" look planned. Maybe next year!

Kylie Jenner's Dress Gives Madonna Cone-Bra Vibes

May 06, 2024 08:33 PM EDT

Kylie Jenner's perfect pink dress was form fitting — and then some.

Much like Madonna's iconic cone bra of the '80s, Jenner's custom Oscar de la Renta included pointed breast silhouette.

PEOPLE caught Jenner as she headed inside the event after grabbing a peek at a photographer's camera.

Read more here.

Blue Is the 2024 Met Gala's Favorite Color!

May 06, 2024 08:29 PM EDT
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Every year, there's a color that appears to be the red carpet's most popular. For 2024, it appears to be varying shades of blue.

Some of the stars feeling blue? Naomi Campbell in a light blue custom Burberry fringe dress that accentuated her curves. Ed Sheeran in a Stella McCartney tuxedo that was giving us classy Dumb and Dumber vibes.

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There was also Rachel Zegler in a sequined pale blue halter dress and Uma Thurman in a Cinderella-esque gown with flower-covered shoulders.

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The Smith Siblings Have a Sweet Family Night

May 06, 2024 08:29 PM EDT
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Jaden Smith had the perfect date for the Met Gala — his sister!

Jaden and Willow Smith coordinated in black and white for their sibling outing, with Willow in a blazer and black tights and Jaden in a multi-layered undone ensemble.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Are Met Gala Veterans in Complementary Looks

May 06, 2024 08:19 PM EDT
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have made their yearly pilgrimage to New York on the first Monday in May — and they look fantastic.

Union was giving mermaid chic in a white, green and blue sparkling gown by Michael Kors while Wade opted for a unique, pale purple lapel-less suit from Versace.

Meg Ryan Makes Rare Appearance at the Met Gala

May 06, 2024 08:19 PM EDT
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A few months after hitting the red carpet at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, Meg Ryan is out on the town again — and looking fabulous.

Ryan wore a black Michael Kors gown for the Met Gala, marking a rare appearance for the Sleepless in Seattle actress.

Doja Cat Is Wearing an Oversized, Wet T-Shirt for the Met

May 06, 2024 08:19 PM EDT
 Doja Cat attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024
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Doja Cat is never afraid to take fashion risks, and that includes with her 2024 Met Gala look.

After leaving her hotel in just a towel dress, the "Paint the Town Red" artist hit the museum steps in an oversized white, floor-length t-shirt dress.

The twist? The dress appeared to be soaking wet, with Doja Cat covering her breasts as she posed for photographers.

Her makeup continued the wet look, with her mascara running down under her eyes.

Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian Hit the Vogue Met Gala Livestream Together

May 06, 2024 08:19 PM EDT

Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian teamed up to chat with La La Anthony for Vogue's Met Gala livestream, nearly four months after the "Summertime Sadness" singer posed for Skims.

As Kardashian talked about meeting up with her siblings at the event, Del Rey gushed, "This day and age, that's so rare."

Del Rey chimed in, "When our families worked together for Skims, I was so thrilled."

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Nicole Kidman Wears 1951-Inspired Dress: 'I Consider It a Sleeping Beauty'

May 06, 2024 08:19 PM EDT
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Balenciaga brand ambassador Nicole Kidman has stuck to the theme by reinterpreting a vintage look by the designer.

Her black and white gown is reimagined from a dress Kidman saw a photo of from 1951. The actress, who hit the carpet with her husband Keith Urban, told Vogue during their livestream: "I consider it a sleeping beauty that's been brought back to life."

Read more here.

Kim Kardashian Covers Her Shoulders in Tiny Cardigan for Maison Margiela Couture Met Look

May 06, 2024 07:57 PM EDT

Kim Kardashian is back at the Met Gala with an unexpected accessory — a cardigan.

Kardashian's Maison Margiela Couture gown — which features a corset, metal bodice — was covered on the top by a gray sweater, which she held bunched up as she posed for photographers.

The Skims mogul is still rocking her long, blonde locks after recently showing off a shorter, pink cropped cut.

Read more about her look here.

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Cardi B Doesn't Risk Revealing Her Look as She Heads to Met Gala — Underneath Umbrellas!

May 06, 2024 07:57 PM EDT

Cardi B doesn't want anyone to get a glimpse of her 2024 Met Gala look until it's her big moment on the red carpet.

The superstar artist was caught on camera by PEOPLE as she left her hotel hidden under an array of umbrellas.

Cardi always goes all-out with her Met Gala fashions — we can't wait to see this year's!

Kendall Jenner Is the 'First Human' to Wear Her Met Gala Dress

May 06, 2024 07:51 PM EDT
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Kendall Jenner's Givenchy dress may be from 1999, but the archival gown has never been worn before.

While speaking with the Vogue livestream on the Met Gala carpet, Jenner revealed that she's the "first human" to step out in the dress.

It was previously only displayed on a mannequin.

Read more here.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Have a Met Gala Date Night — Their First!

May 06, 2024 07:51 PM EDT
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Lauren Sanchez just walked the red carpet at her first Met Gala — with her billionaire groom-to-be on her arm.

Sánchez, 54, wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown with a floral, "shattered glass"-inspired skirt, Vogue reported.

Read more about the couple's night out here.

Kylie Jenner Is a Princess in Pale Pink

May 06, 2024 07:44 PM EDT

Met Gala veteran Kylie Jenner hasn't hit the carpet just yet, but PEOPLE caught a glimpse of her look as she left the Mark hotel.

Jenner appears to be wearing a pale pink satin gown, with her hair pulled back into a bun and accessorized with small flowers.

Lil Nas X Has Bleach Blonde Hair and Sparkling Nails for the Met

May 06, 2024 07:44 PM EDT
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Lil Nas X knows how to nail the little details — literally.

The "Old Town Road" rapper showed off his glimmering, glamorous nail art alongside his cream Met Gala look on Mondy. The manicure featured sparkling embellishments on his lengthy nails.

His hair was also dyed bleach blonde to complete the monochromatic 'fit.

Hello, Glinda and Elphaba! Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Pose Together on Met Carpet

May 06, 2024 07:37 PM EDT
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These looks are gonna be popular!

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who costar in the upcoming Wicked film adaptions, posed together on the Met carpet on Monday before gushing over each other during the Vogue livestream.

Grande's strapless Loewe gown features a pleated shirt and mother-of-pearl bodice. Erivo's Thom Browne two-piece evokes the garden theme with perfect, pink flowers covering the suit jacket and skirt.

Ben Affleck Is Not Attending the Met Gala with Wife Jennifer Lopez

May 06, 2024 07:33 PM EDT

No, there won't be a Bennifer moment at this year's Met Gala.

Jennifer Lopez is a co-host of the 2024 fundraiser, but her husband and often-red carpet date Affleck is not attending alongside her.

Affleck's rep told PEOPLE that he's busy filming The Accountant 2 in Los Angeles.

Demi Lovato Is Back at the Met Gala for the First Time Since 2016

May 06, 2024 07:29 PM EDT

Eight years later, Demi Lovato has returned to the Met Gala.

In 2016, Lovato attended the Gala but later told Billboard that she had a "terrible time."

But this year, they're back, with the singer dressed in Prabal Gurung — a silver gown with floral appliques.

Rita Ora's Met Gala Gown Is Made of Beads from the First and Second Century B.C.

May 06, 2024 07:24 PM EDT
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Rita Ora is attending her 10th Met Gala, so she absolutely knows how to stay on theme.

Ora spoke to Vogue alongside husband Taika Waititi, with both in Marni. "We really wanted to take fashion — for me with the theme — into sort of a timeless beauty so all of these beads age back into the first and second century B.C.," explained Ora. "Some are older than I think anyone on this planet."

She explained, "The team searched really far to find such individual beads."

Read more about all the couples at the Met Gala here.

Charli XCX's Dress Is Made of T-Shirts from the '50s, '60s and '70s

May 06, 2024 07:18 PM EDT

Charli XCX's dress is made from something completely unexpected on the Met Gala carpet: t-shirts!

The white custom Marni dress was crafted from t-shirts from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Charli XCX told Vogue. Explained the "Boys" singer: "over time t-shirts get more comfortable, they get more disheveled."

Underneath the gown is a "bodice situation, and we wanted the underpinnings to be very visible."

Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne Match in Steve O Smith for Gala Date Night

May 06, 2024 07:14 PM EDT
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Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe are dressed as one for the Met Gala — and couldn't be more excited about it.

"We’re wearing matching outfits," Redmayne said on the Vogue livestream. "This is by a gentleman called Steve O Smith — a young designer. He’s had two collections. He’s an extraordinary man and an extraordinary designer."

Explained Redmayne of Smith's process, "He paints and does charcoal drawings that he then transfers onto [fabric]."

Emily Ratajkowski Goes Nearly Nude in Versace

May 06, 2024 07:10 PM EDT
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Emily Ratajkowski always dares to bare — and the Met Gala is no exception.

Ratajkowski stepped out in Atelier Versace FW01 Haute Couture with seemingly nothing else underneath, revealing both of her nipples and her bare bum.

The star went for a structural hairdo, with face-framing pieces pulled loose from the taut bun.

Adrien Brody Is a Blonde! See His Met Gala Hair Transformation

May 06, 2024 07:06 PM EDT
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Adrien Brody and his partner, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, had one thing in common at Monday night's Met: their blonde locks!

Brody, who typically sports dark locks, transformed his hair for the carpet, instead sporting long, bleached-blonde strands.

Update: Jack Harlow Did Not Bring the Dog on the Met Carpet

May 06, 2024 07:03 PM EDT

After musing to PEOPLE at the Mark hotel that he was considering bringing an adorable dog with him onto the Met Gala carpet, it appears Jack Harlow opted to leave the pooch behind.

Harlow posed solo on the Met steps in his light gray suit and white shirt.

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Serena Williams and Michelle Yeoh Shine in Silver and Gold

May 06, 2024 07:00 PM EDT

No first or second place here — Serena Williams and Michelle Yeoh are both Met Gala winners.

The retired tennis star and the Oscar-winning actress posed together inside the Mark hotel lobby before leaving for the Met Gala in complementary gold and silver gowns.

Williams paired her gold, one-shoulder dress with long black gloves, while Yeoh showed off her chic, new bob.

Demi Moore's Met Gala Dress Is Made of Wallpaper

May 06, 2024 06:56 PM EDT

Demi Moore's black and pink structural gown is made of a completely unique material — wallpaper!

The actress and designer Harris Reed revealed the unique medium while appearing on the Vogue livestream. And despite the gown's appearance, she assured the dress is not heavy!

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Jack Harlow Gets Some Puppy Love Before Heading to the Met Gala

May 06, 2024 06:50 PM EDT

Jack Harlow can't resist an adorable pooch — and isn't scared of messing up his polished Met Gala look with some puppy slobber.

PEOPLE captured the rapper giving some love to a tiny dog inside the Mark hotel lobby ahead of his departure for the Gala, with Harlow admitting he hadn't decided if he'd bring the animal onto the carpet with him.

We can only hope!

A Challengers Reunion in the Works! See Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor's Looks

May 06, 2024 06:44 PM EDT
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Our favorite tennis love triangle has made it to the Met.

Shortly after their costar Zendaya walked the museum steps in N.Y.C., Challengers stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor were also pictured at the annual event.

Faist accessorized his simple, black double-breasted blazer with what appeared to be a radish pin, while O'Connor went more daring in a tuxedo jacket with floor-scraping tails.

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Tyla Works with Balmain for Her First Met Gala Look — But Finds It Challenging to Move

May 06, 2024 06:39 PM EDT

The sands of time are moving — but not up the Metropolitan Museum of Art stairs, unfortunately.

"Water" singer Tyla walked the carpet in a Balmain, fitted gown that is "sand, basically," she told Vogue.

"It feels amazing," the star said of being at the event. "I’m so excited to go inside and see all the pictures when I go home."

Read more about Tyla's look here.

Taylor Russell Achieves Her Dream of Being a Tree in Loewe

May 06, 2024 06:34 PM EDT

Bones and All actress Taylor Russell's look has helped her achieve a personal goal, she joked during the Vogue livestream.

Russell picked a Loewe gown for the 2024 gala, which featured a stiff, wood-like bodice.

Of the look, Russell said, "We had talked about doing a wood sort of thing .. there was a bunch of different renders."

"I've always wanted to be a tree and tonight that's what I'm trying to do," she teased.

Rebecca Hall Paints Flowers on Her Arms and Shoulders with Danielle Frankel Gown

May 06, 2024 06:27 PM EDT
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Actress Rebecca Hall continued the floral motif on her Danielle Frankel strapless gown onto her body — literally.

For Monday's Met, Hall had tiny florals in the same bright, jewel-toned colors as her dress painted all over her arms and up onto her shoulders.

Colman Domingo Carries Calla Lilies on the Carpet with His Caped Blazer

May 06, 2024 06:22 PM EDT
Colman Domingo attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
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The Color Purple actor Colman Domingo carried a bouquet of calla lilies with him on "The Garden of Time" carpet, completing his black-and-white Willy Chavarria look.

Domingo's white blazer featured a floor-scraping cape and an oversized floral detail on his lapel.

"It's great strong shoulders ... all of it feels like hot and street and sexy," Domingo told Vogue.

Mindy Kaling Wears Structural Gaurav Gupta Gown for 2024 Gala

May 06, 2024 06:22 PM EDT
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Mindy Kaling went for an avant-garde look by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta, a structural beige dress that Kaling said has a little "bling."

The dress, Kaling told Vogue during the magazine's livestream, that the gown's name is "The Melting Flower of Time."

Pregnant Lea Michele Shows Off Her Baby Bump on the Met Gala Carpet

May 06, 2024 06:06 PM EDT
Lea Michele attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024
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Lea Michele is currently pregnant with her second child, but that isn't stopping her from a big night out.

The Funny Girl star wore a robin's egg blue dress, adorned with white daisies and coupled with a poofy, ruffled robe. The look is Rodarte, styled by Brian Meller.

Jennifer Lopez's Gown Took 800 Hours to Make

May 06, 2024 06:00 PM EDT

Seriously — all those little silver pearls and rhinestones on Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala dress were embroidered by hand.

The custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown took 800 hours of hand embroidery, the design house said. It features over 2,500,000 silver foil bugles and beads.

Zendaya Channels a Peacock for 2024 Met Gala Look

May 06, 2024 05:51 PM EDT
 Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City

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Zendaya is back at the Met Gala for the first time in five years, and boy, was the Challengers star missed.

In her latest collaboration with stylist Law Roach, Zendaya's gala look evokes a peacock, with shades of green, purple and blue. The gown is custom Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano

The 2024 gala co-chair completed the dramatic look with a dark lip and a feather-topped hat.

Read more about the look here.

Jennifer Lopez Glitters in Glamorous Naked Dress as Met Gala Co-Host

May 06, 2024 05:46 PM EDT
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Age is nothing but a number for Jennifer Lopez, whose Met Gala nearly-nude dress bared her incredible figure — including her derriere.

The sparkling, crystal-covered gown is custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture, which Lopez, 54, paired with sky-high platform heels. She wore jewels from Tiffany & Co.

We can see why she teased her look as difficult to walk in!

Matt Damon and His Wife Luciana Have a Glam Met Gala Date Night

May 06, 2024 05:40 PM EDT
Luciana Damon and Matt Damon attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024
Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon.

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While some stars spend all day getting ready for the Met Gala, Matt Damon tells PEOPLE while leaving the Mark hotel that it was only a five-minute turnaround for him.

As for what Damon is looking forward to most at the soiree, he says, "I have a lot of friends there."

Damon is attended the gala with his wife, Luciana Barroso, who complimented the actor's black tux with a chic, white gown.

Read more about the Damons' night out here.

Bad Bunny Tops Off His Met Gala Look with a Hat and Sunnies

May 06, 2024 05:23 PM EDT
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2024 co-host Bad Bunny has hit the carpet in Maison Margiela Artisnal Collection by John Galliano. The suit features red racing stripes down the inside of the legs, and paired with standout accessories including a hat, sunglasses and leather gloves.

The rapper completed the look with a pair of Maison Margiela's signature Tabi boots.

See photos of all the stars as they arrive here.

PEOPLE Is Streaming Live from Outside of the Mark Hotel in N.Y.C.

May 06, 2024 05:13 PM EDT

Just a short walk from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the Mark Hotel — also known as the starting point for many celebrities' Met Gala adventure.

The 77th Street luxury hotel has become synonymous with the annual gala, as stars are photographed leaving the Mark to head to the Met after spending the day there getting ready.

This year, PEOPLE is livestreaming from outside of the hotel so fans can get a glimpse of the stars before they even make it to the Met.

The Met Gala Queen Has Arrived — See Anna Wintour's Look

May 06, 2024 05:10 PM EDT
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Anna Wintour, Vogue's iconic editor-in-chief, has arrived at the 2024 Met Gala.

This year, Wintour opted for a dramatic, long black blazer adorned with red and yellow flowers, made custom by Loewe. Underneath, she picked a simple, white gown. One aspect of her look that's remained steadfast from year to year? Her signature bob.

Wintour has co-chaired the Met Gala yearly since 1995, save for two years.

The Co-Hosts Are on Their Way to the Met!

May 06, 2024 04:58 PM EDT

Chris Hemsworth is one of four stars joining Anna Wintour to help co-chair this year's Met Gala, and is already en route to the carpet.

Hemsworth was filmed leaving the nearby Mark Hotel on N.Y.C.'s Upper East Side with his wife Elsa Pataky on May 6. The Australian actor went for a monochromatic look in all cream, while Pataky opted for a body-hugging gold, long-sleeve gown.

It's tradition that the co-hosts are among the first to arrive on the Met carpet, so it's not surprising that the Hemsworths are making an early departure from the hotel.

The 2024 Met Gala Carpet Is Transformed Into a Beautiful Garden

May 06, 2024 04:37 PM EDT

Every year, the carpet, walls and inside of the tent are crafted to perfectly fit into the Met Gala's theme.

This year's theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and the gala itself has a dress code of "The Garden of Time." And the 2024 steps are a cream with a soft ombre of green coming in from the edges. The press walls are, as usually, covered by greenery and flowers.

Atmosphere at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024
The 2024 Met Gala steps.

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The true standout, though, are the tent walls, which feature large images of leafy trees.

The complete effect certainly evokes a garden.

Fans Are Already Gathering Across the Street from the Met

May 06, 2024 04:27 PM EDT
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Though the Met Gala tent only allows a tiny glimpse into the swanky soiree, fans still gather across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to watch as the stars arrive for the big event.

Barricades are up allowing access only on one side of N.Y.C.'s Fifth Avenue, but people gathered early — hours before we can expect even the first celebrities to arrive for the party.

Co-Host Jennifer Lopez Says She Can't Quite Walk in Her Look

May 06, 2024 04:27 PM EDT

While we haven't seen 2024 Met Gala co-host Jennifer Lopez's look just yet, we already know one detail about her ensemble: it's difficult to walk in.

Lopez, who is attending her thirteenth gala, told Good Morning America on Monday morning, May 6, that she is "barely" able to move in her outfit.

But, that's okay, she assured, as the Met Gala is not about "comfort."

Read the full story here.

Jennifer Lopez attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 Met Gala.

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