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Charli XCX, Doja Cat, and More Arrive to Fashion’s Biggest Night for Met Gala 2026

Naomi Osaka, Nicole Kidman, Tyriq Withers and more also graced the carpet during the star-studded affair.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Charli xcx attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. 

Doja Cat at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York. 

Zoe Kravitz at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York.
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The stars put on their best glam and went out to the 2026 Met Gala in New York City for fashion’s biggest night.

On Monday (May 4), the iconic event returned to The Metropolitan Museum of Art where attendees were encouraged to dress for this year’s theme, “Costume Art.”

The festivities kicked off early in the evening with guests including Charli XCX and Doja Cat, plus co-chairs Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams, who graced the carpet in avant-garde looks.

See more from the evening below.

Adrian Brody

Two-time Oscar winner Adrian Brody mixed textures in a wool and leather two-piece suit by Luca Faloni.

Alysa Liu

Olympian Alysa Liu made her Met Gala debut in a burgundy, ruffled high-low custom Louis Vuitton dress after being named a brand ambassador.

Angel Reese

New Atlanta Dream player Angel Reese was a vision in blush, wearing a gown by Altuzarra for her third time at Met Gala.

Charli XCX

The Brat singer strutted in an all-black gown courtesy of Saint Laurent.

Colman Domingo

Michael actor Colman Domingo, who was co-chair of last year’s Met Gala, brought sheer maximalism in a block colored belted top and accented pants.

Doja Cat

Grammy winner Doja Cat kept it classy and chic in a latex ensemble designed by Saint Laurent.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was dapper in a black Thom Browne tuxedo.

Janelle Monáe

Singer and actress Janelle Monáe brought nature and technology together in an innovative look by Christian Siriano.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry went for a mask-off look in a lengthy white Stella McCartney and sculpted silver headpiece.

Kylie Jenner

It took a double take to recognize Kylie Jenner, who bleached her eyebrows to set off a sleeveless nude gown by Schiaparelli.

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka gave a dramatic serve by wearing a feathered white Robert Wun cloak and matching Awon Golding before revealing a red sleeveless gown and gloves underneath.

Nicole Kidman

This year’s Met Gala co-chair Nicole Kidman shimmered in a custom red Chanel gown for the occasion.

Tyriq Withers

Actor Tyriq Withers wore classic black attire accentuated by crystal trim and a sheer top by Louis Vuitton.

Zoë Kravitz

Actress and director Zoë Kravitz, reportedly newly engaged, was fancy in all-black lace by Saint Laurent.

This post will be updated.

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