Met Ball 2011 Red Carpet: Best Dressed Stars Fete Alexander McQueen

By:

Katrina Mitzeliotis

May 2, 2011 11:59PM EDT

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050211_met_gala_XXXX_110503004253 — Kristen Stewart, Blake Lively, Lea Michele, Beyonce, and so many more turned up to celebrate the unveiling of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit! Which star looked most stunning?

The most fashionable night of the year is upon us, and the gorgeous gals at the 2011 Met Gala definitely did not disappoint. Our fave stars turned up, looking better than ever! Check out who turned up & VOTE for who you think was best dressed! Right after receiving worldwide praise over the gorgeous gown she crafted for the Royal Wedding, Creative Director for Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton turned up to unveil the exhibit honoring the work of the late designer — and she wasn’t alone! Blake Lively was a vision in Chanel on the arm of Karl Lagerfeld, while newcomers Ashley Greene and Dianna Agron really wowed on the red carpet — but nothing was quite as stunning as Gisele’s red strapless McQueen gown! Check out who else turned up & VOTE for who you think looked best!

Katrina Mitzeliotis

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050311_met_113506229 — Isla Fisher attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050311_brides_met_110502A1_FERGIE_B-GR_01 — Fergie, in Marchesa, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050311_brides_113517654 — Rosario Dawson, in , Tabitha Simmons pumps, and Forevermark Pave Diamond Studs with a Forevermark Marquise Shaped Diamond Cocktail Ring, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050311_brides_110502A1_SALDANA_B-GR — Zoe Saldana attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_hailee_steinfeld_113512123 — Hailee Steinfeld

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050211_kristen_bell_113508931 — Kristen Bell, in Tory Burch.

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050211_jessica_szohr_113511153 — Jessica Szohr in Topshop and oxidized Forevermark Diamond Hoops

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050211_elle_fanning_113510455 — Elle Fanning (Getty)

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050211_kirsten_dunst_113507733 — Kirsten Dunst in Chanel

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050211_miranda_kerr_113508807 — Miranda Kerr in Marchesa

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050211_ginnifer_goodwin_113512443 — Ginnifer Goodwin in a custom Topshop frock

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050211_met_gala_113509704_ — Eva Mendes attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113508722_110503020400 — Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113508514_ — Dianna Agron, in Michael Kors, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113507879_ — Jessica Alba, in Ralph Lauren, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala .

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050211_met_gala_113507274_ — Lea Michele, in Escada, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_met_gala_113507066_ — Madonna, in Stella McCartney, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113506275_ — Renee Zellweger, in Carolina Herrera, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113506251_ — Kate Hudson, in Stella McCartney, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113506229_ — Isla Fisher attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113506159_ — Penelope Cruz, in Oscar de la Renta, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113506030_110503020330 — Beyonce flaunted major cleavage in a skintight Pucci gown at the 2013 Met Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113505933_ — Gisele Bundchen, in Alexander McQueen, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_met_gala_113505778_ — Michelle Williams, in Miu Miu, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113505263_ — Mary-Kate Olsen, in vintage Givenchy, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113504984_ — Gwyneth Paltrow, in Stella McCartney, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_met_gala_113504655_ — Sarah Jessica Parker attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113504399_ — Leighton Meester, in Louis Vuitton, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_met_gala_113504658_110503003310 — Kristen Stewart, in Proenza Schouler, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113504513_110503003306 — Nicole Richie, in vintage, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113504451_110503003302 — Jennifer Lopez, in Gucci, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala.

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050211_met_gala_113504432_110503003258 — Emma Roberts, in Michael Kors, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala

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050211_met_gala_113504005_ — Jennifer Hudson, in Vera Wang, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jennifer Hudson;

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050211_met_gala_113503887_ — Dakota Fanning, in Valentino, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dakota Fanning;

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050211_met_gala_113503635_ — NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Actress Christina Ricci, in Zac Posen, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christina Ricci;

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050211_met_gala_113503574_ — Emma Stone, in Lanvin, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Emma Stone;

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050211_met_gala_113503031_ — Naomi Watts attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Naomi Watts;

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050211_met_gala_113501671_ — NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Actress Brooklyn Decker, in Michael Kors, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brooklyn Decker;

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050211_met_gala_113501354_ — NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Actress Blake Lively, in Chanel, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively;

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050211_met_gala_113501158_ — NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Actress Sofia Vergara, in Carolina Herrera, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sofia Vergara;

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050211_met_gala_113501094_ — Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Maggie Gyllenhaal;

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050211_met_gala_113500746_ — Salma Hayek, in Alexander McQueen, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Salma Hayek;

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050211_met_gala_113497200_ — Ashley Greene, wearing Donna Karan, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ashley Greene;

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050211_met_gala_113496520_ — Diane Kruger, in Jason Wu, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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050211_met_gala_113496232_ — Taylor Swift, wearing J. Mendel, attends the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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