The 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, saw celebrities embrace the dress code 'Fashion is Art' with spectacular looks. Co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, the event celebrated the spring Costume Institute exhibition 'Costume Art.'
Katy Perry was unmasked as the mystery red carpet guest, arriving in a custom white Stella McCartney gown and a silver astronaut-style helmet by Miodrag Guberinic, which she removed on the carpet. Zoe Kravitz turned heads in a black lace Yves Saint Laurent gown but notably lacked her reported $1 million engagement ring from Jessica McCormack, sparking speculation about her relationship with Harry Styles.
Heidi Klum became a celebrity magnet in a marble statue-inspired outfit by Mike Marino, drawing photo-ops with Rihanna, Ben Stiller, and others. However, fans on social media were divided, with many calling her look 'scary' and 'creepy.'
Fans expressed frustration over the influence of sponsor Jeff Bezos, who reportedly paid $10 million to be an honorary co-chair alongside Lauren Sanchez. Critics accused him of turning the gala into a 'billionaire's ball,' with Mark Zuckerberg, S. Robson Walton, and Mike Bloomberg among attendees. One X user wrote, 'Willingly attending the Bezos billionaire ball. A gown can't change that you're a clown.' Another said, 'This was the worst Met Gala in years.'
