Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet: Photos of Celebrity Arrivals

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Elisabeth McGowan

May 4, 2026 4:18PM EDT

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Fashion’s biggest night is back. See photos of your favorite celebrities walking the Met Gala steps here.

The 2026 Met Gala is honoring a dress code of “Fashion Is Art,” and we couldn’t agree more. Every year, some of Hollywood’s elite names come to New York City for the annual fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, and they’re always dressed to impress.

From sparkling gowns to eye-catching pantsuits, the stars are always aligned on one thing: the theme! And this year, that theme is “Costume Art.”

Scroll through thr gallery below to see photos from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet!

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman — Nicole Kidman was the ultimate vision indeep red in this sequined mermaid-styled gown.

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Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain — Emma Chamberlain embraced the “Fashion Is Art” dress code in this gown that looks like it was literally taken from a painting in the Met Museum.

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Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham — Lena Dunham brought the sparkles and feathers to the Met steps.

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Charli xcx

Charli xcx — Charli xcx was an elegant vision in this black gown, featuring an embroidered vine.

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Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne — Cara Delevingne was giving goddess vibes in this black sheer gown that featured a train that trailed down the Met steps.

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Connor Storrie

Connor Storrie — Connor Storrie left The Carlyle Hotel in New York while arriving at the Met Gala. He wore an all-black pantsuit with a black-and-white polka-dot undershirt and matching train.

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Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz — Zoë Kravitz looked elegant in this lace black silhouette.

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Doja Cat

Doja Cat — Doja Cat arrived in this all-nude, high-slit gown with matching heels.

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry — Katy Perry exuded quite the extraterrestrial vibes in this initially masked look.

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Zuri Hall

Zuri Hall — Zuri Hall was one of the first to arrive on the steps of the Met.

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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe — Janelle Monáe was a nature-inspired model in this elemental dress.

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Alysa Liu

Alysa Liu — Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu made her Met Gala debut in this stunning deep red ruffled number.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter — Sabrina Carpenter was dressed in literal film reels in this stunning Dior ensemble.

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber — Hailey Bieber was giving Super Woman vibes in this gold and deep blue dress.

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Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor — Teyana Taylor looked like artwork herself in this stunning silver fringe number.

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Madonna

Madonna — Madonna wore a pirate ship as a headpiece along with a mysterious black outfit and a gray train.

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Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny — Bad Bunny chose to age several decades for his Met Gala look.

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Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner — Kris Jenner was inspired by the theme and dress code to wear this museum-like kimono.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian — Kim Kardashian exuded Greek goddess vibes in this orange one-piece bodysuit.

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were the ultimate royal vibes in their outfits.

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Coco Jones

Coco Jones — Coco Jones chose this black tulle, sheer mermaid-styled gown and prepped with Allies of Skin before walking the Met carpet.

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