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Once a prankster, always a prankster. This is what Josh Duhamel swore by as he pulled off a deadpan bunny ears prank on his entirely oblivious co-star Elena Sanchez. The duo was posing together at the special screening for their new action-thriller 'Neglected', when Duhamel, famed for his goofiness and on-set pranks, demoed it live for the cameras. The only catch here is that Sanchez probably is still unaware she was pranked!
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Just how fast the night changes! Ten years ago, Beyoncé wrapped herself in Givenchy latex, became the talk of the Met Gala, and then completely disappeared from the iconic steps. A full decade later, Queen B is finally back and with so many emotions! Trading her iconic solo moments for a family affair, she arrived dripping in a custom diamond skeleton gown by Olivier Rousteing. While her jaw-dropping return dominated the fashion debate, the superstar admitted she did not end her strike for the cameras. Flanked by Jay-Z, she revealed the real reason she returned was simply to experience the magic of the night through the eyes of her 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, which also broke the age barrier rule for the event.
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The Met Gala steps are notoriously unforgiving, and 2026 was no different, proving that even the biggest A-listers aren't safe from either making fashion history or ending up as the night's most debated meme. While heavyweights like Rihanna effortlessly shut down the carpet in custom Maison Margiela, there were style misfires from usually reliable stars like Gigi Hadid and Lena Dunham in Valentino, too, that left the internet completely divided. From flawless fashion mastery to absolute chaos, here are the 7 best and worst-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala.
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The Met Gala 2026 saw love, eye-to-eye, and on-cam PDA as celebs from Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, brought their romantic A-game for a red carpet chemistry that still has us talking!
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From Cardi B to Janelle Monáe, celebs brought their creative A-game to the Met Gala this year, showcasing some wild looks that still have us talking!
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky couldn't keep their hands off each other as the couple were all loved up at Met Gala 2026.
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Hollywood’s favorite fashion divas take over the Met Gala! The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast, including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Simone Ashley stunned in high fashion at the major event. Notably, Meryl Streep, who plays the iconic Miranda Priestly, skipped the event.
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Joshua Henry has Anna Wintour and Nicole Kidman dancing along as he opens Met Gala 2026 with a stunning Whitney Houston homage.
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Nothing can stop Cardi B from serving looks, not even a fever. Walking up the Met Gala steps, the rapper told reporters, "You wanna know a secret? I'm actually sick and I have a fever." Cardi B stunned on the carpet with a giant sheer Marc Jacobs dress adorned in lace.
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Bad Bunny is that you?! The musician transformed into an old man, complete with a walking cane, white hair and hyper-realistic make-up, to explore aging in a nod to Met Gala 2026's theme of 'Costume Art.'
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James Cameron roped in Billie Eilish as a co-director for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)', but the pop star initially assumed the Avatar director's pitch was a complete scam! Speaking to the Associated Press in London, Eilish revealed the project began with a 'random' email sent to her mother, who was in Cameron's circles for shared environmental activism ties. The singer also added that she was just eating cereal when her mother casually mentioned Cameron's interest, prompting her to immediately ask if the email address was fake before getting on the phone and realizing it was the real deal. The 3D film adapts the singer's current tour and will be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on May 8, 2026.
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From Lady Gaga's stunning four-outfit look in 2019 to Rihanna's unforgettable 2015 gown, here's a look back at 6 iconic Met Gala outfits we can't get over!
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From Lady Gaga's stunning four-outfit look in 2019 to Rihanna's unforgettable 2015 gown, here's a look back at 6 iconic Met Gala outfits we can't get over!
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Timothée Chalamet sweetly helped girlfriend Kylie Jenner as the two arrived together in New York to attend the screening of the Kim Kardashian-produced Broadway play "The Fear of 13" on May 3, 2026. The couple reportedly first met in 2023 and have since been linked together. They made their official red carpet debut as a couple in May 2025 at the 70th David di Donatello Awards in Rome.
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Emily Blunt, along with her 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' co-star and brother-in-law Stanley Tucci, was honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a massive dual ceremony. The actress stepped up to the podium to accept her milestone and display her signature dry wit. After tearing up while thanking her husband, John Krasinski, and her sister Felicity, Blunt brought pure 'The Devil Wears Prada' nostalgia to the boulevard. She playfully roasted her former co-star, joking that while they already spend far too much time together at family gatherings, they will now spend eternity side-by-side as tourists 'trample' over them on the pavement.
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If you asked Selma Blair what defined her, the best dog-mom would likely be her answer. The 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Legally Blonde' star just proved that red carpet protocol is absolutely no match for the bond she shares with her service dog, Scout, who was her ultimate plus-one to Malibu. Ditching standard press line poses, the actress, arriving in a striking multi-colored sequin mini dress, completely melted, happily dropping to her knees right on the red carpet to baby her Labrador. Scout has been a vital fixture by Blair's side since 2021, providing support for her Multiple Sclerosis.
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The Princess of Met Gala is stepping back from the event this year 😔Zendaya will be skipping the iconic fashion event after back-to-back press tours for her movies and shows, Elle reported on May 1. While we're busy manifesting she miraculously changes her mind, here's a look back at all of her iconic outfits over the years. Making her debut in 2015, the 'Euphoria' actress has appeared seven times at the Met, taking a brief hiatus post-2019. In 2024, Zendaya was the event's co-chair and debuted two different looks at the red carpet.
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There's a new bestie duo in town! Demi Moore and Zoe Saldana couldn't let go of each other as they whispered and giggled while leaving a private event in New York on May 1, 2026.
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How adorable is Glenn Close's grandchild?! The Oscar nominee was joined by daughter, Annie Starke, and grandchild, Rory Westaway Albu, during her hand and footprint honoring ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 1, 2026. Starke is Close's only child, whom she had with her ex-partner, John Starke.
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Unlike her iconic 101 Dalmatians character, Glenn Close loves her dogs. So, of course, she had to get her adorable rescue dog Pip's pawprints alongside hers during the hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 1, 2026, in Hollywood, California. The 8-time Oscar nominee became the 200th honoree to leave her mark at the TCL Chinese Theatre forecourt.