PHOTOSFashion's Biggest Night! The Best Looks From Met Gala 2021: Billie Eilish, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Lopez & More
After being postponed last year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, fashion's biggest night has arrived!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and fashion magazine Vogue's annual Met Gala — held on Monday, September 13 — is a more "intimate affair" this year. Even organizers are sternly enforcing COVID-19 protocols, so expect to see a lot of your favorite celebs matching their face mask to their stunning outfits.
This year's theme is centered around American fashion and a celebration of iconic American designers, such as Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg and more.
Although the Kardashian-Jenners are known for their eye-dropping Met Gala looks in the past, Kylie Jenner announced she will not be attending this year's soirée. "I'm so sad I couldn't make it this year 🤍🤍 I can't wait to see all the looks 🤍🤍," Jenner wrote via her Instagram story on Monday.
Rapper Nicki Minaj revealed moments before the show was set to start she will not be attending due to vaccination requirements. "They want you to get vaccinated for the Met. if I get vaccinated it won’t for the Met. It’ll be once I feel I’ve done enough research," she tweeted on Monday. "I’m working on that now. In the meantime my loves, be safe. Wear the mask with 2 strings that grips your head & face. Not that loose one."
Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman and tennis phenom Naomi Osaka are cochairs for the big event. Tom Ford, Instagram's Adam Mosseri and fashion maven Anna Wintour are honorary chairs.
Scroll through to see some of the fabulous looks from the 2021 Met gala.
Billie Eilish
The singer gave serious Marilyn Monroe vibes in a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown.
Jennifer Lopez
Lopez ditched her beau Ben Affleck on the carpet and sported a stunning western-themed Ralph Lauren gown with a wide-brimmed hat with a fur bolero jacket.
Gabrielle Union
The actress wowed in a mermaid gown she told ET took "1400 hours" to create. "We've been working on this since April, and it's all about change," she added. "Every step it changes... all the colors change, just like America."
Justin and Hailey Bieber
Kendall Jenner
Although Kylie decided to skip out on the event, Kendall Jenner shined in a sheer, jeweled dress for the night's American Fashion theme
Megan Fox
Lady in red! The Jennifer's Body star — rocking bangs — turned heads in a ravishing Dundas gown.
Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello
The happy couple both rocked some bare skin in Michael Kors.
Kim Kardashian
The reality TV icon wore an interesting fully covered up custom ensemble designed by Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Balenciaga.
Timothée Chalamet
The 25-year-old Lady Bird actor arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an all-white ensemble sporting a casual pair of Converse high-tops.
Keke Palmer
The Sergio Hudson-clad 28-year-old actress worked as cohost on the Met Gala red carpet. The superstar sported some amazing jewelry from designer Ana Khouri.
Jennifer Hudson
The Spotlight singer wowed the crowd in a gorgeous AZ Factory dress with a long train.
Lil Nas X
The outspoken singer shocked the carpet wearing Versace... complete with three different looks.
Serena Williams
The tennis phenom and her hunky hunky hubby slayed together on the carpet. Williams wowed in full feather.
Lorde
The singer is bringing total #SolarPower to the Met gala.
Lourdes Leon
Madonna's famous daughter showed off her armpit hair for the world to see.
Ilana Glazer
The Broad City star stunned in a hand-sewn Jason Rembert gown.
Irina Shayk
The actress wore a Moschino flower-embellished dress on the carpet with her hair pinned up.
Anna Wintour
The fashion icon appeared in a floor-length floral gown for the big event.
Pete Davidson
The Saturday Night Live star was all smiles in a Thom Browne suit dress. "If you’re gonna wear a dress, what better way or place to do it than the Met, you know?" Davidson told GQ. "I’m really excited and really stoked that they thought I could pull this off, which is hilarious.”
Emily Blunt
Dazzling in a jeweled Miu Miu dress adorned with fringe, the A Quiet Place actress also rocked a stunning headpiece.
Simone Biles
The Olympian wore a satin gown with crystal embroidery that mimics feathers. The delicious dress was made by Area, a New York label designed by Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk.
Gigi Hadid
The supermodel debuted a fiery red new hair 'do on the carpet. Hadid talked with cohost Palmer about raising her child with Zayn Malik, daughter Khai. "She's one next week and I just feel like I've been on mama duty," she spilled. "I've been at the farm every day in my sweatpants and in our matching messy buns."
Kate Hudson
The newly-engaged actress wore a light pink bralette with a matching skirt and stunning feathered coat.
Ciara
The singer paid tribute to her football star husband Russell Wilson, dressing in a lime green sparkling dress modeled after his jersey, even bearing his No. 3.
Kristen Stewart
The Spencer star went Chanel chic for fashion's biggest event.
Addison Rae
The newly blonde He’s All That actress made her Met Gala debut in a red vintage Tom Ford for Gucci gown.
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats
This couple is on fire! The singer paired a sheer top with a tulle skirt, while her record producer husband suited up in a black tux with a diamond brooch.
Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz
Gentleman (still) prefer blondes! The lovebirds both rocked Valentino, with Peltz channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe.
Dan Levy
The Schitt’s Creek star opted to send a message with his bold J.W. Anderson ensemble that featured two men kissing, writing on Instagram, “We wanted to celebrate queer love and visibility.”
Diane Kruger
The stunning actress debuted her engagement ring from fiancé Norman Reedus, while showing off her killer gams in a neon green frock.
Elliot Page
The actor looked dapper in a black Balenciaga suit, adorned with a green rose pinned to his lapel, in his first red carpet appearance since coming out as transgender in December 2020.
Kacey Musgraves
The singer went for an equestrian vibe, rocking a metallic skirt and black turtleneck top from the Ralph Lauren Collection.
Kaia Gerber
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s only daughter rocked a classic Oscar de la Renta look for her Met Gala debut.
Karlie Kloss
The model — accompanied by Carolina Herrera creative director Wes Gordon — made a statement in a red Carolina Herrera dress and black Christian Louboutin heels.
Kit Harington & Rose Leslie
Date night! The new parents were a dapper duo for their first time at the Met Gala, with the Game of Thrones star rocking a Saint Laurent tux and the actress sporting a bright Oscar de la Renta gown.
Kris Jenner
Accompanied by longtime love Corey Gamble, the mom-of-six looked chic in an Alexander McQueen tuxedo.
Lili Reinhart
The Riverdale star — who celebrated her 25th birthday at the star-studded event — revealed that her dress, designed by Christian Siriano, featured the flowers of all 50 states in the U.S..
Lupita Nyong’o
Blue jean baby! The actress stunned in a Versace Jeans Couture gown and jewelry by De Beers Jewellers.
Maisie Williams
The Game of Thrones star rocked the red carpet in a look inspired by The Matrix — and designed by her boyfriend, Reuben Selby.
Mary J. Blige
The iconic singer was as good as gold hitting the event in Peter Dundas.
Megan Thee Stallion
Still serving Hot Girl Summer vibes, the rapper told host KeKe Palmer that she hoped to serve “Hollywood glamour” in her Coach ballgown. (Mission completed!)
Naomi Osaka
The tennis pro — who was a co-chair at annual event — made quite an entrance in a dramatic Louis Vuitton look.
Olivia Rodrigo
Good 4 her! The “Driver’s License” songstress revealed she was going for a “punk rock feminine” vibe in this lace Saint Laurent catsuit.
Rihanna
The Barbadian beauty showed up fashionably late to the event in Balenciaga — and accompanied by boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
Saweetie
The dazzling diva showed off some major skin in a dress, embellished with 10 million crystals, designed by Christian Cowan.
Sharon Stone
The Hollywood icon commanded attention in her Thom Brown dress.
Teyana Taylor
Heavy metal! The We Got Love star nearly stole the show while rocking a metallic Prabal Gurung gown featuring multiple cut-outs.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Feeling blue! The Black-ish actress stepped out in a Balenciaga Couture wrap-style maxi dress, which she revealed was inspired by her mother Diana Ross’ role in 1975’s Mahogany.
Whoopi Goldberg
The View cohost showed off her dramatic side in a custom Valentino cape.
Yara Shahidi
Paying homage to Josephine Baker, the actress looked angelic in custom Dior.
