Beyonce’s Met Gala Looks Through The Years: Photos Of The Diva’s Best Gowns

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April 27, 2022 11:25AM EDT

Beyonce hasn’t made a Met Gala appearance since 2016, leaving fans eager for more. See all of her best Met Gala looks here!

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Beyonce’s Best Met Gala Looks Through The Years

Beyonce’s Best Met Gala Looks Through The Years — Beyonce doesn’t walk down just any red carpets, so when the diva shows up to the Met Gala, you know she means business. The star made her debut during the 2008 Costume Institute Gala, where she stunned in a white, strapless, satin Armani Privé gown and smooth blonde hair.

Though Bey continued to wow in looks like her 2006 Givenchy ensemble, (right), that was the last time she decided to participate in the Met Gala. In the meantime, she’s continued to showcase her all-star style at A-list events like the 2022 Academy Awards, where she glowed in yellow, or the 2021 Grammys, where wore a leather minidress that was to die for.

With six years since her last appearance, Beyonce fans are hungry for another Costume Institute affair, so let’s look back at every one of the star’s Met Gala ensembles. through the gallery, where we rounded up all of Beyonce’s best Met Gala looks through the years…

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Beyonce At The 2008 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2008 Met Gala — Beyonce looked absolutely gorgeous in this strapless blush pink satin Armani Privé gown for her first ever Met Gala on May 5, 2008. The theme was ‘Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy’ and Bey opted for this pretty dress which she accessorized with a bedazzled clutch.

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Beyonce At The 2011 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2011 Met Gala — Beyonce slayed at the 2011 Met Gala on May 2 celebrating ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ when she wore this gorgeous Emilio Pucci gown. The sleeveless dress featured a high neckline and a cutout at the chest while the entire bodice was covered in metallic gold embroidery. A poofy mermaid skirt completed her look.

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Beyonce At The 2012 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2012 Met Gala — Beyonce turned heads at the 2012 Met Gala on May 7 celebrating ‘Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.’ She opted to wear this long-sleeve sheer black Givenchy Couture gown that was completely see-through and covered in intricate beading. A bright purple feathered hem completed her look.

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Beyonce At The 2013 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2013 Met Gala — Beyonce looked breathtaking at the 2013 Met Gala celebrating ‘Punk: Chaos to Couture.’ She wore this strapless Givenchy Haute Couture gown with a tight black bodice and a high-waisted skirt that was covered in orange flames and had a super long train. The skirt had a plunging slit on the side revealing her toned legs & she accessorized with a studded belt & black gloves.

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Beyonce At The 2014 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2014 Met Gala — Beyonce Knowles attended the 2014 Met Gala on May 5 celebrating ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion,’ when she wore yet another gorgeous Givenchy number. This time, she opted for a sheer black gown with a plunging V-neckline. The bottom half of the dress was completely see-through and had a plunging slit on the front of the skirt.

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Beyonce At The 2015 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2015 Met Gala — Beyonce surprised us all when she arrived at the 2015 Met Gala on May 4 in this gorgeous sheer ensemble. She opted to wear Givenchy for the theme, ‘China: Through the Looking Glass,’ and the nude dress was completely transparent, revealing her incredibly toned figure. Gorgeous floral beading and embroidery covered the entire gown.

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Beyonce At The 2016 Met Gala

Beyonce At The 2016 Met Gala — Beyonce rocked this sexy nude latex Givenchy gown with dramatic shoulders to the 2016 Met Gala on May 2. The theme was ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,’ and she slayed the carpet in this tight dress. It was covered in intricate pink floral beading and she topped her look off with a simple nude clutch and a pinstraight bob haircut.

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