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Every first Monday in May the biggest names in fashion, media, politics, finance and more recently crypto gather at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum in New York for the MET Gala.
The event is a charity function that is meant to raise money for scholarships and other projects for the Costume Institutes, a department devoted to fashion at the MET. But over the years, this shindig, hosted by Vogue editor and Global Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast, Anna Wintour has become the defining fashion event for the who is who in the world.
Invites to past editions has been extended to everybody from Tems to BurnaBoy to Lupita Nyong'o . Last year's exhibit was "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty."
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This year it's "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," while the theme for the event is “The Garden of Time.” But so far, no one is sleeping tonight. The fashion industry and its muses are at high alert.
See what all your faves wore to the 2024 MET Gala below:
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Andy Cohen
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J. Harrison Ghee
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Rebecca Hall
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Eva Chen
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Alexandra Daddario
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Adam Mosseri and Monica Mosseri
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Ambika Mod
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Jeff Goldblum
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Ariana Grande returned to the Met Gala red carpet for the first time since 2018.
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Sam Smith
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Jessica Biel
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Gabrielle Union's gown took 9,500 hours to create.
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Camila Cabello carried one of the boldest accessories of the night.
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Dove Cameron and Damiano David made their Met Gala debut in edgy ensembles.
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Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth coordinated in tan and gold.
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Lil Nas X showed up in style alongside fashion designer Raul Lopez.
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Kim Kardashian
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Kylie Jenner
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Kendall Jenner
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Lil Nas X
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Nicole Kidman
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Ariana Grande
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Serena Williams
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Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes
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Teyana Taylor
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Aurora James
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Tom Ford
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Hugh Jackman
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Elle Fanning
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Keke Palmer
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Lauren Snchez
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Demi Moore
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Penlope Cruz
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Kylie Minogue
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Olivier Rousteing
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Greta Lee
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Jon Batiste
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Taylor Russell
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Taika Waititi and Rita Ora
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Dove Cameron and Damiano David
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Adrien Brody
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Uma Thurman
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Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
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Jack Harlow
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Riley Keough
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The ensemble featured a couture corset that had been rewoven from antique silver brocade. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
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Kim Kardashian attends the 2024 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
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Eddie Redmayne's illusion ensemble popped at the Met Gala.
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Lana Del Rey looked as though she stepped out of a fairytale.
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Fashion designer Harris Reed wore a statement jumpsuit and matching hat.
![Cynthia Erivo at the 2024 Met Gala [Gettyimages]](https://image.api.sportal365.com/process/smp-images-production/pulse.ug/31072024/37656c3b-afb8-4fb1-96ca-fa6f23871a0a?operations=fit(1042:))
Cynthia Erivo at the 2024 Met Gala [Gettyimages]
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Phoebe Dynevor looked pretty in pink with her sheer gown.
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Janelle Mone stunned in sequins.
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Alia Bhatt honored her culture in a custom sari by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
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Rebecca Hall looked ethereal in a gray gown decorated with hand-painted flowers.
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Maria Sharapova brought a big splash of color to the Met Gala red carpet.
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Keke Palmer had one of the best fashion moments of her career.
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Shakira
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Anok Yai
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Lewis Hamilton
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Charli XCX
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Andrew Scott
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Ed Sheeran
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FKA Twigs
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Angel Reese
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Nicholas Galitzine
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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
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Michelle Yeoh
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Camila Mendes
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Mike Faist
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Cara Delevingne
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Hari Nef
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Demi Lovato
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Rachel Sennott
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Taraji P. Henson
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Karlie Kloss
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Ivy Getty
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Zendaya ... again
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Usher
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Nicki Minaj
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Da'vine Joy Randolph
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Irina Shayk
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Michael Shannon
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Kaia Gerber
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Meg Ryan
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Michelle Williams
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Lizzo
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Camila Cabello
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Sydney Sweeney
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Cardi B
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Allison Williams
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Doja Cat
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Barry Keoghan
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Sabrina Carpenter
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Sarah Paulson
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Vittoria Ceretti
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Jaden Smith
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Willow Smith
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
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Lana Del Rey
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Dua Lipa
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Kerry Washington
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Karol G
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Lily Gladstone
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Anderson showed up to the Met Gala in an Oscar de la Renta gown.Cindy Ord/MG24
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Amanda Seyfried
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Brie Larson
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Jennie Kim
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Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols
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Greta Gerwig at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Ayo Edebiri at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Sienna Miller at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Donald Glover at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Tyla at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Sabrina Harrison at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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British Vogue editor, Chioma Nnadi at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Emma Chamberlain attends the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Ashley Graham
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Luciana Damon and Matt Damon
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Anna Wintour
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Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth
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Bad Bunny
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Emma Chamberlain
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Gwendoline Christie
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Jennifer Lopez brought the naked dress back to the Met Gala steps.
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Rebecca Ferguson made the first major outfit change of the night.
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Dan Levy at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Alton Mason at 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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John O'Connor at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Jamie Dornan at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Jamie Dornan at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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GQ editor Will Welch at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Gustav Magnar Witzoe at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Jonathan Groff at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Lea Michele at the 2024 Met Gala.Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
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Zendaya attends the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo at the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe at the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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Emily Ratajkowski at the 2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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2024 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images
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Gigi Hadid at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Aya Nakamura at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Wisdom Kaye at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Michael Arden at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Stray Kids at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Morgan Spector
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Jordan Roth
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Colman Domingo
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Gayle King
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Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
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Ben Simmons
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Steven Yeun
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Lily James
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Mindy Kaling
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Zoe Saldaa