Met Gala 2026 best dressed! Kim Kardashian and Beyonce reign supreme on the red carpet for fashion’s biggest night
It is billed as the Oscars of the fashion world – and some attendees certainly looked the part.
Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Hailey Bieber led the red carpet glamour at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday.
Kardashian, 45, asserted her status as a Met Gala veteran, marking 13 years of attendance at the star-studded event, delivering yet another headline-grabbing look.
The reality TV star showcased her famous curves in a futuristic liquid-gold nude body dress – a collaboration between British pop artist Allen Jones and design duo Whitaker Malem.
The provocative ensemble served as a tribute to Jones’ 1975 poster for the x-rated flick Maitresse, about a leather-clad dominatrix.
Beyonce, 44, reigned supreme on the red carpet as she made a triumphant return to the Met steps, ending her decade-long hiatus. The Crazy In Love hitmaker, who was one of the co-chairs this year, wore a sensational sequin skeleton dress by Olivier Rousteing.
She was joined by husband Jay-Z, 56, and daughter Blue Ivy, 14, who made her debut at the event in a Balenciaga dress.
The theme of this year’s event – widely considered the Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets – was Costume Art, while the dress code was Fashion is Art.
Kim Kardashian, 45, asserted her status as a Met Gala veteran, marking 13 years of attendance at the star-studded event in New York City on Monday
The reality TV star showcased her famous curves in a futuristic liquid-gold nude body dress by Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem
Beyonce, 44, reigned supreme on the red carpet as she made a triumphant return to the Met steps, ending her decade-long hiatus in jaw-dropping fashion
The Crazy In Love hitmaker made a dramatic entrance
Nicole Kidman, 58, commanded the red carpet in a breathtaking, floor-sweeping Chanel gown
Hailey Bieber, 29, stunned in an Yves Saint Laurent look featuring a golden breastplate and a blue chiffon skirt. Model Gigi Hadid, 31, looked sensational in a transparent Miu Miu grey dress
Anne Hathaway, 43, was a vision in a hand-painted Michael Kors gown. The Devil Wears Prada star’s dress featured a painting of the Greek goddess of peace, Eirene
Beyonce’s dress featured an embellished diamond skeleton. She topped off the regal look with a towering silver crown.
Kardashian – whose younger sister Kylie Jenner shocked fans by wearing a fake nipple dress – was accompanied by mom Kris Jenner, 70, who wore a kimono-inspired look.
Meanwhile, Kidman, 58, commanded the red carpet in a breathtaking, floor-sweeping Chanel gown as she arrived at the glitzy event in New York City, with her sequin dress featuring feathers on the waist and sleeves.
The actress, who was one of the co-chairs this year, was joined by her and ex-husband Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose, 17.
Bieber, 29, stunned in an Yves Saint Laurent look featuring a golden breastplate and a blue chiffon skirt. Her husband Justin Bieber did not join her for the event.
Anne Hathaway, 43, was a vision in a hand-painted Michael Kors gown. The Devil Wears Prada star’s dress featured a painting of the Greek goddess of peace, Eirene.
Model Gigi Hadid, 31, looked sensational in a transparent Miu Miu grey dress that left very little to the imagination.
Wuthering Heights star Margot Robbie, 35, returned to the Met Gala for the first time since 2023 in a custom Chanel gown.
Lauren Sanchez Bezos, 56, the wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, arrived in a daringly low-cut Schiaparelli ensemble.
This year’s gala was marred with controversy over the Amazon founder, 62, and Sanchez sponsoring the event. The couple reportedly gave $10 million to the Costume Institute in exchange for being named honorary co-chairs.
Kardashian’s provocative ensemble served as a tribute to Jones’ 1975 poster for the x-rated flick Maitresse, a film about a leather-clad dominatrix
She died her naturally dark locks a warm blonde for the event, where her rumored boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, 41, did not join her
She was accompanied by mom Kris Jenner, who wore a kimono-inspired look
Beyonce was joined by husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy
The singer’s dress featured an embellished diamond skeleton
Beyonce’s look featured a dramatic long train and was topped off with a towering silver crown
Her theatrical feathered train trailed behind her on the iconic steps
Blue Ivy was her mom’s twin as she made her debut at the event in a white Balenciaga dress
Kidman had all eyes on her in the ruby red gown
Her long platinum blonde tresses were styled straight
Kidman was joined by daughter Sunday Rose, 17
Her husband Justin Bieber did not join her for the event
Her hair was slicked back into a sleek bun
It was Hadid’s 11th Met Gala red carpet, where she left little to the imagination in her stunning backless gown
Wuthering Heights star Margot Robbie, 35, returned to the Met Gala for the first time since 2023 in a custom Chanel gown
Sabrina Carpenter, 26, put on a leggy display in a custom Dior dress made from tulle and film strips of the Audrey Hepburn movie Sabrina
The Espresso singer accessorized with an ornate headpiece
Kendall Jenner, 30, looked ethereal in a deconstructed cream Gap gown
Her sheer cape billowed out to reveal a stunning wing design, inspired by the Winged Victory Of Samothrace Greek satue
Jeff Bezos’s wife Lauren Sanchez opted for a very low-cut Schiaparelli gown. This year’s gala was marred with controversy over the Amazon billionaire, 62, and Sanchez sponsoring the event
Blake Lively, 38, made a bombshell return to the Met Gala red carpet just hours after finally settling her explosive Justin Baldoni legal battle
The actress attended the event without her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who has constantly been by her side throughout her highly public feud with Baldoni
Rihanna, 38, arrived fashionably late and sparkled in a silver custom sculptural Maison Margiela gown
She was joined by partner A$AP Rocky, 37, who showed off his trendy style in a long bubblegum pink coat by Matthieu Blazy for Chanel