All the Photos Inside the 2026 Met Gala You Haven't Seen — from Sweet PDA to Besties on Parade
All the Photos Inside the 2026 Met Gala You Haven't Seen — from Sweet PDA to Besties on Parade
Catherine Santino, Deirdre GalvinTue, May 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM UTC
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There's was no shortage of glamour on the iconic steps of the 2026 Met Gala — as well as inside the star-studded bash.
The party truly began once guests had made it into the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 4. From Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's sweet PDA moment to brand-new friendships formed on the dance floor, here are all the best photos from inside this year's Met Gala.
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It's All in Your Headpiece
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Rihanna, Ciara and Katy Perry put their heads together for a meeting of the stars who never half-ass the Met Gala dress code.
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Rhythm of the Night
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Tate McRae, Rose, and Connor Storrie seem extremely into whatever's happening onstage.
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Kiss the Girl
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After Nicole Kidman joked to A$AP Rocky she wouldn't mind kissing Rihanna, he showed his fellow Chanel ambassador (and the night's co-chair) that they only have eyes for each other.
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Blink and You'll Miss It
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Blackpink's Jisoo, Rose, Lisa, and Jennie were in your area. Well, if you live on the Upper East Side, that is.
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The Designer and His Muse
Marc Jacobs, Cardi B and Char Defrancesco.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty
Marc Jacobs and his husband, Char Defrancesco, linked up with Cardi B after the rapper showed off her custom Marc Jacobs look on the red carpet.
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Date Night
Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian cozy up for a quick photo.
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Cher and Cher Alike
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Perhaps Cher was recounting to Jesse Jo Stark about the time she went naked at the Met Gala in 1974?
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Smooches
Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Zoë Kravitz.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Zoë Kravitz happily greet each other inside the Met Gala.
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Sister, Sister
Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Russell Westbrook.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner meet up with basketball player Russell Westbrook during the festivities.
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Low-Key Date Night
Bradley Cooper.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Bradley Cooper skipped the carpet, but of course, he showed up to hang with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid.
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On Display
Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty
Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers check out the exhibit inside the Met Museum.
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A Fashionable Gathering
Ben Platt, Lena Dunham and Jordan Roth.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty
Ben Platt, Lena Dunham and Jordan Roth pose in their "Costume Art" ensembles.
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British Invasion
Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty
Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt are all smiles while taking in the exhibit.
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Girls Trip 2 When
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We'd like to see these talented stars (Tessa Thompson, Zoë Kravitz, Ayo Edebiri and Eisa Davis) onscreen together soon.
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Cheers!
Rose and Gigi Hadid.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Rosé and Gigi Hadid share a drink inside the Met party.
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Clowning Around
Rihanna, Heidi Klum and A$AP Rocky.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have a bit of fun with Heidi Klum's statue-inspired look.
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Fashion Icons
DZA, Doechii and Hailey Bieber.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
SZA, Doechii and Hailey Bieber show off their jaw-dropping looks.
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A Quick Catch-Up
Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Heidi Klum.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Heidi Klum circle up inside the Met Gala.
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Double Date
Stephen Curry, Ayesha Curry, Ciara and Russell Wilson.Credit: Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty
Stephen Curry, Ayesha Curry, Ciara and Russell Wilson enjoy an ultra-glamorous date night.
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Take a Seat
Cédric Charbit, Charli XCX and Lena Mahfouf.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit hangs with Charli XCX and French influencer Lena Mahfouf.
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Deep in Conversation
Katy Perry, Cédric Charbit and Gayle King.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Katy Perry and Gayle King take a minute to chat with Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit.
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Are Hugh There
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster hit their first Met Gala as a couple and take in the exhibit together.
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BFFs
Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner strike their breast, er, best pose.
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PDA AlertA$AP Rocky and Rihanna.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna share a smooch after walking the carpet.
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Let the Fun Begin
Angela Basset and A'ja Wilson.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Angela Bassett and A'ja Wilson get the party started.
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Name a Better Duo
Colman Domingo and Janelle Monáe.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty
What's better than one fashion icon? Two, of course: Colman Domingo and Janelle Monáe.
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Gossip Girls
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Whatever Zoë Kravitz, Lily-Rose Depp and Gracie Abrams are talking about, we'd like to know.
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Glamorous Goddesses
Grace Ling and Ashley Graham.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty
Grace Ling and Ashley Graham have a few laughs as the party gets going.
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Girls' Night
Margot Robbie and Lily-Rose Depp.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Margot Robbie and Lily-Rose Depp look as ethereal as the artwork.
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Supportive Sis
Serena Williams and Edward Enninful.
Serena Williams stepped out to support her sister Venus, who served as co-chair at this year's Met, alongside former British Vogue editor in chief Edward Enninful.
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A Collab in the Making?
Katy Perry and Sam Smith.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Katy Perry and Sam Smith were spotted chatting inside the Gala — perhaps discussing a possible music collaboration?
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Girl Talk
Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Hailey Bieber catches up with Sabrina Carpenter, who appeared to be showing off her sparkling headpiece.
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Silk Galore
Chase Sui Wonders, Anderson .Paak and Sarah Pidgeon.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty
Chase Sui Wonders, Anderson .Paak and Sarah Pidgeon look sleek and chic.
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She Has a Point
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Kris Jenner and Stella McCartney want you to join them on the dance floor.
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Kors Correct
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Some of Michael Kors' guests for the evening (Devyn Garcia, Liu Wen and Suki Waterhouse) serve up looks mid-meal.
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Masks Off
Katy Perry.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty
Katy Petty went incognito in a metal and mesh mask on the red carpet but flashes a smile once inside the star-studded event.
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Hi Times
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, a guest of Burberry's Daniel Lee, does the wave.
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Suits Me
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Tyriq Withers and Dwayne Johnson are bringing it.
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A-List Plus Ones
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A$AP Rocky and Russell Wilson get snapped without their gorgeous better halves.
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She Is All of Us
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Teyana Taylor gives Connor Storrie the squeeze that says "I saw Heated Rivalry."
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Chanel Kiki
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Chanel guests Ayo Edibiri and Lily-Rose Depp sip and chat.
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Dressed to Impres
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez-Bezos make a date of it.
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Young Hollywood Hang
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Chase Sui Wonders, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Hailey Bieber chat inside the event. (Patrick's gloves are a smart way to adhere to the cell phone ban!)
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Grin and Bear It
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Chase Infiniti and Hoyeon seem positively delighted to be connecting tonight.
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Museum Guides
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Huma Abedin points something out to Ben Stiller in the exhibit.
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