The 2026 Met Gala red carpet transformed into a sprawling gallery as designers used record-breaking proportions to interpret the "Fashion Is Art" theme. From Blake Lively’s 13-foot archival Versace train to Beyoncé’s feathered Olivier Rousteing masterpiece, these looks occupied the maximum physical space on the iconic Met steps, and here are the best of them.
The Kardashian-Jenners turned up the heat at the Met Gala 2026 by showing off their most daring looks yet at the high fashion event.
Kevin Hart's feud with the New York Knicks is alive and hilariously thriving! The comedian, who is a well-known Philadelphia 76ers fan, has been indulging in a lighthearted feud with the basketball team after they defeated his favorites in the 2024 playoffs. After learning that the Knicks once again beat his beloved 76ers on May 4, 2026, at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Hart ended the interview by playfully cussing out the team and the interviewers for informing him about the loss.
Leonardo Dicaprio is going strong with his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti after the couple were spotted together at Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event in New York on May 5, 2026. The two were first linked together in 2023 and made their official Met Gala debut in 2025.
How cute is Julia Fox's son?! The actress was accompanied by her 5-year-old son, whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Artemiev, at the 30th Annual ACE Awards in New York on May 5, 2026.
Of course one of Hollywood's favorite action icons has to be a girl dad! Jet Li couldn't stop smiling proudly as he posed with his daughters Jane and Jada at the lighting of the Empire State Building for American Heritage Month on May 4, 2026. Li shares two daughters, Si and Taimi Li with first wife Huang Qiuyan, and Jane and Jada Li with his current wife Nina Li Chi. His youngest daughters are more frequently seen in the public eye, with Jane attending Harvard and Jada known for her mental health advocacy.
Pedro Pascal was given the loudest welcome while arriving at the "The Mandalorian And Grogu" Premiere in Paris, France, on May 5, 2026.
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!
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.
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.
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$AP Rocky, brought their romantic A-game for a red carpet chemistry that still has us talking!
From Cardi B to Janelle Monáe, celebs brought their creative A-game to the Met Gala this year, showcasing some wild looks that still have us talking!
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky couldn't keep their hands off each other as the couple were all loved up at Met Gala 2026.
Hollander and Ilya are heating up Met Gala 2026! Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams served high fashion tonight at the event.
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.
Kim Kardashian and mum Kris Jenner were dressed to impress as they stunned together at the Met Gala 2026
Joshua Henry has Anna Wintour and Nicole Kidman dancing along as he opens Met Gala 2026 with a stunning Whitney Houston homage.
You can always count on Heidi Klum to deliver the most on-theme outfit at Met Gala! The 52-year-old supermodel transformed into a living statue inspired by iconic works like the “Veiled Christ” by Giuseppe Sammartino and the “Veiled Vestal” by Raffaele Monti. Using materials like latex and spandex, designer Mike Marino created the custom piece to pay homage to this year's theme celebrating 'Costume Art.'
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.
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.'