Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (2025)

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Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (1)

The Met Gala makes its dazzling return, offering a landscape of lavish red carpet looks we’ve come to expect on one of fashion’s biggest nights. Co-chairs of the evening are Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman, channeling this year’s theme: “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”

See below for photos of the stars’ stunning looks.

  • Rihanna

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    Rihanna arrives to the Met Gala in a voluminous black gown and matching headpiece.

  • Rihanna,A$AP Rocky

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    Rihanna and A$AP Rocky lean into opposite ends of the color spectrum, Rihanna in stark black while A$AP Rocky wears a multi-colored quilted cloak.

  • Tessa Thompson

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    Tessa Thompson channels cowboy chic in a crimson ruffled mini-dress, black leather boots and a beaded hat.

  • Serena Williams

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    Serena Williams’s Gucci look features a tiered multi-colored cloak adorning an intricate lace silver suit beneath along with Zales jewelry Williams herself assisted in designing.

  • Kim Kardashian

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    Kim Kardashian makes an entrance sheathed in stark Balenciaga black, looming like a void on the carpet.

  • Jennifer Hudson

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    Statuesque and bathed in red, Jennifer Hudson stuns in a fitted gown with a satin train.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross

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    Tracee Ellis Ross dons an eye-popping electric blue trench style dress.

  • Amanda Gorman

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    Met Gala co-chair Amanda Gorman arrives in a show-stopping royal blue Vera Wang look complete with a starry sheer train inspired by the Statue of Liberty.

  • Megan Fox

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    Megan Fox is a red-carpet bombshell wearing an crimson laced dress with a high-slit from DUNDAS.

  • Ciara

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    Taking inspiration from a quintessential American sport, Ciara wears a sequined Dundas gown mimicking a Seattle Seahawks football jersey.

  • Kristen Stewart

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    Kristen Stewart wears a ruffled pink top and white trousers, complete with a styled pompadour.

  • Roseanne “Rosé” Park and Anthony Vaccarello

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    Singer Roseanne “Rosé” Park of BLACKPINK and creative director at Saint Laurent Anthony Vaccarello embrace black-and-white on the carpet of the Met Gala.

  • Rosé

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    Rosé poses in an elegant black dress accented by a white ribbon and statement necklace.

  • Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh

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    Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh lean into the American West in matching suits complete with gold-tipped boots and bolo ties.

  • Jennifer Lopez

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    Jennifer Lopez wears the trappings of an adventurer in an intricately paterned, deep brown high-slit dress.

  • Billie Eilish

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    Met Gala co-chair Billie Eilish graces the carpet in a gorgeous soft peach Oscar de la Renta gown and a coif inspired by Holiday Barbie and Old Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly.

  • Billie Eilish

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    Met Gala co-chair Billie Eilish graces the carpet in a gorgeous soft peach Oscar de la Renta gown accessorized with Cartier jewels.

  • Michaela Coel

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    Michaela Coel dazzles in a shimmering blue head-to-toe bodysuit.

  • Lil Nas X

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (20)

    Lil Nas X embarks on a series of costume changes for his Met Gala look. After removing a voluminous regal fur cloak, he poses in brilliant gold armor.

  • Lil Nas X

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (21)

    Lil Nas X embarks on a series of costume changes for his Met Gala look, removing his golden armor to reveal a shimmering golden catsuit beneath.

  • Megan Thee Stallion

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    Megan Thee Stallion channels Old Hollywood glamor, hair styled in a waterfall of waves and wearing an asymmetical Coach dress with a ruffled hem.

  • Olivia Rodrigo

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    Olivia Rodrigo takes inspiration from American punk rock in a head-turning sheer Saint Laurent bodysuit.

  • Naomi Osaka and Cordae Dunston

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    Met Gala co-chair Naomi Osaka wears a jewel toned asymettrical dress cinched with a bold red ribbon and draped with ruffled black sleeves while Cordae Dunston wears a classic trench coat with a fur collar.

  • Timothee Chalamet

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    Met Gala co-chair Timothee Chalamet juxtaposes a Haider Ackermann satin tuxedo and Cartier brooches with white sweatpants and high-top Converse sneakers.

  • Chloe and Halle Bailey

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    Chloe and Halle complement each other in contrasting looks, Chloe in draped white satin and Halle in a dazzling pink fringe bodysuit.

  • Indya Moore

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    Indya Moore poses on the steps of the Met Gala in black and white look with a balloon sleeve cloak.

  • MJ Rodriguez

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    MJ Rodriguez completes her billowy-sleeved gown with a corset back.

  • Yara Shahidi

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    Yara Shahidi takes inspiration from Josephine Baker in a lovely beaded Dior gown accessorized with a sheer hooded train and gloves.

  • Ilana Glazer

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    Ilana Glazer embraces a soft palette, wearing a Jason Rembert hand-sewn gown with a sheer patterned camouflage overlay, feathery sleeves and a golden clutch.

  • Keke Palmer

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    Keke Palmer stuns in a fitted floor-length midnight black gown studded in gold.

  • Iman

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    Iman gleams in show-stopping gold, haloed by a feathery headpiece and exposed petticoat.

  • Kehlani

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    Kehlani exudes 70s flair with a modern-edge, wearing a shimmery silver suit and split-dyed curtain bangs.

  • Lorde

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    Lorde wears a beaded headpiece and satin ensemble embroidered in flowers and gemstones.

  • Pete Davidson

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    Wearing Thom Browne, Pete Davidson tops a black dress with a stark white suit jacket.

  • Jack Harlow

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    Jack Harlow arrives wearing a deep burgundy Tommy Hilfiger velvet suit.

  • Simone Biles

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    Simone Biles makes a magical entrance with a patterned silver train.

  • Emma Chamberlain

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    Emma Chamberlain arrives decked in gold, wearing a backless dress with chain straps.

  • Barbie Ferreira

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    Barbie Ferreira is draped in pearls in a look inspired by the intersection of Old and New Hollywood.

  • Jeremy O. Harris

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    Jeremy O. Harris attends the Met Gala in an bright, lemon-colored Tommy Hilfiger coat.

  • Anna Wintour

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    Anna Wintour arrives in a multi-level Oscar de la Renta floral patterned gown.

  • Dan Levy

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    Dan Levy makes a statement on LGBTQ equality, wearing an ensemble with rounded puffy ruched sleeves and a chestpiece illustrating a kissing same-sex couple – all assembled from maps.

  • Saweetie

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (43)

    Saweetie dazzles in a cut-out dress with a multi-colored train.

  • Emily Blunt

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    Emily Blunt is a cosmic waterfall in a glitzy beaded gown, celestial headpiece and white cape.

  • Maisie Williams

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (45)

    Maisie Williams stuns in all black, a shimmering train and gravity-defying hair.

  • Mary J. Blige

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    Mary J. Blige shimmers in golden stars wearing a custom Nirvana gown from Dundas.

  • Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello

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    Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello make a contrasting pair in Michael Kors, Mendes in black leather and Cabello in sequined purple.

  • Taika Waititi and Rita Ora

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    Taika Waititi and Rita Ora attend the Met Gala, Ora wearing a shimmery silver two-piece and De Beers jewelry.

  • Finneas

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (49)

    Finneas wears a striking red suit complete with a knitted, deep crimson mask.

  • Megan Rapinoe

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    Megan Rapinoe ties together her red, white and blue suit with a clutch cheekily reading “In Gay We Trust.”

  • Adam Mosseri and Monica Mosseri

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    Adam Mosseri and wife Monica Mosseri attend the Met Gala, Mosseri in a suit adored with orange and silver diamonds while Mosseri dons soft blue.

  • Brooklyn United Marching Band

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (52)

    Members of The Brooklyn United Marching Band decked in red, white and blue perform on the steps of the Met Gala.

  • Kim Petras

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    Kim Petras gives “horse girl” with a mane-like braid and patterned dress, the horse on her bodice a head-turning centerpiece.

  • Carolyn B. Maloney

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    Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney creates a statement with her brightly-colored ensemble, using her lace and satin dress to highlight the Equal Rights Amendment.

  • Ella Emhoff

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    Ella Emhoff turns heads in a bright red suit with swirling geometric cut-outs.

  • Rachel Smith

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (56)

    Actress Rachel Smith shimmers in a fringed red-and-white mermaid cut gown.

  • Tom Ford

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (57)

    Tom Ford attends the Met Gala in a black velvet suit jacket highlighted with a white flower.

  • Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

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    Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the steps of the Met Gala, Peltz wearing bright Barbie pink.

  • Eva Chen

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    Eva Chen wears an A-line dress with checkered sleeves, opposing black-and-white with bright colored panels.

  • Elliot Page

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    Elliot Page arrives in a black suit and green boutonnière.

  • Leon Bridges

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (61)

    Leon Bridges channels his home state of Texas with a fringed suede suit jacket, white cowboy hat and starry black pants.

  • Evan Mock

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    Evan Mock brings an edge to the Met Gala with a suit studded with safety pins and a latex mask accented with a spiked metallic mohawk.

  • Grimes

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    A sword-wielding Grimes arrives at the Met Gala fitted with a futuristic black-dipped garment and a metallic mask.

  • Grimes

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (64)

    A sword-wielding Grimes arrives at the Met Gala fitted with a futuristic black-dipped garment and a metallic mask.

  • Ben Platt

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (65)

    Ben Platt makes his way West in a denim look inspired by American cowboys.

  • Karlie Kloss

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (66)

    Karlie Kloss arrives in bold red.

  • Frank Ocean

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (67)

    Frank Ocean matches lime green hair to his cheery green baby companion.

  • Storm Reid

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (68)

    Storm Reid complements baby pink with fierce burgundy, highlighted by a feathered train.

  • Nikkie de Jager

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    Social media star Nikkie de Jager pays tribute to trans activist Marsha P. Johnson in a cool blue mermaid gown adorned with flowers and a ribbon reading “Pay It No Mind,” all topped with an elegant floral headpiece.

  • Anok Yai

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (70)

    Anok Yai attends in a beaded black-and-silver gown and black feather boa.

  • Mindy Kaling

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (71)

    Mindy Kaling breathes elegance in a midnight blue satin gown.

  • Cynthia Erivo

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    Cynthia Erivo wears a slinky white two piece on the carpet of the Met Gala.

  • Kacey Musgraves

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    Kacey Musgraves embraces the equestrian in a Ralph Lauren ensemble complete with knee-high boots.

  • Gemma Chan

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    Gemma Chan highlights a scaled dress with a mint green train.

  • J Balvin,Symone

    Met Gala Photos 2021: Red Carpet Arrivals (75)

    J Balvin and Symone make a dazzling pair, J Balvin in flower-studded suit and face mask while Symone is draped in gold.

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