18 of the most daring outfits Met Gala co-chairs have worn over the years

Erin McDowellSep 10, 2021, 21:34 IST

Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Nicole Kidman.Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Image; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Mark Mainz/Getty Images

Nicole Kidman became the first celebrity co-chair of the Met Gala in 2003.
The actress wore a sheer bedazzled gown that set the tone for future celebrity co-chairs.
Lady Gaga wore four different jaw-dropping looks when she walked the pink carpet in 2019.

For her first Met Gala, and the first time a celebrity co-chaired alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman wore a sheer one-shoulder Gucci by Tom Ford gown

Nicole Kidman attends the Met Gala in 2003. Mark Mainz/Getty Images

Cate Blanchett wore a gold, fringe-covered Balenciaga gown with chain straps and a low back when she co-chaired the Met Gala in 2007.

Cate Blanchett attends the Met Gala in 2007. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Kate Moss wore a striking, iridescent one-shoulder mini-dress by Marc Jacobs when she co-chaired the event in 2009.

Kate Moss attends the Met Gala in 2009. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

For the 2012 Met Gala, Carey Mulligan wore a metallic gown by Miuccia Prada that fit perfectly with that year's "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" theme.

Carey Mulligan attends the Met Gala in 2012. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

For the 2012 Met Gala, Carey Mulligan wore a metallic gown by Miuccia Prada that fit perfectly with that year's "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" theme.

Co-chair Rooney Mara attended the Met Gala in 2013 wearing a low-cut, white lace gown by Givenchy.

Rooney Mara attends the Met Gala in 2013. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Never to be upstaged, honorary co-chair Beyoncé wore a black-and-gold Givenchy gown with an opulent train and matching thigh-high boots the same year.

Beyonce attends the Met Gala in 2013. Karwai Tang/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker wore an over-the-top duchesse satin gown by Oscar de la Renta when she co-chaired in 2014.

Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Met Gala in 2014. George Pimentel/Contributor/Getty Images; John Lamparski/Stringer/Getty Images

While co-chairing the Met Gala in 2016, Taylor Swift rocked a noticeably different look.

Taylor Swift attends the Met Gala in 2016. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

For the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between"-themed Met Gala in 2017, Katy Perry wore an eye-catching red tulle gown with a matching veil.

Katy Perry attends the Met Gala in 2017. George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen wore a beaded silver gown with a nonexistent back when she co-chaired in 2017.

Gisele Bündchen attends the Met Gala in 2017. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

That same year, Pharrell Williams made a bold choice by dressing down for the star-studded event in a black leather jacket, plaid shirt, and ripped denim jeans by Comme des Garçons.

Pharrell Williams attends the Met Gala in 2017. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

That same year, Pharrell Williams made a bold choice by dressing down for the star-studded event in a black leather jacket, plaid shirt, and ripped denim jeans by Comme des Garçons.

While co-chairing the 2018 Met Gala, Amal Clooney stunned in a pantsuit-gown hybrid by English designer Richard Quinn.

Amal Clooney at the Met Gala in 2018. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Rihanna attended the "Heavenly Bodies"-themed Met Gala in 2018 wearing an avant-garde Margiela dress, coat, and headpiece that appeared to be inspired by the Pope.

Rihanna attends the Met Gala in 2018. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

In 2019, Harry Styles co-chaired the Met Gala wearing head-to-toe Gucci and a single pearl earring.

Harry Styles attends the Met Gala in 2019. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Lady Gaga showed up to the Met Gala wearing a massive, hot pink ball gown and matching headpiece.

Lady Gaga attends the Met Gala in 2019. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

She removed the pink ball gown to reveal a stunning black gown with an asymmetrical neckline.

Lady Gaga attends the Met Gala in 2019. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The pop singer stripped down yet again to reveal a hot pink, form-fitting dress with spaghetti straps.

Lady Gaga attends the Met Gala in 2019. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Her final look was the most daring of all. Gaga unveiled a sparkly black bra set and tights and accessorized it with a pink wagon filled with rosé wine bearing the words "Haus of Gaga."

Lady Gaga attends the Met Gala in 2019. Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Her final look was the most daring of all. Gaga unveiled a sparkly black bra set and tights and accessorized it with a pink wagon filled with rosé wine bearing the words "Haus of Gaga."

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18 of the most daring outfits Met Gala co-chairs have worn over the years

For her first Met Gala, and the first time a celebrity co-chaired alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman wore a sheer one-shoulder Gucci by Tom Ford gown

Cate Blanchett wore a gold, fringe-covered Balenciaga gown with chain straps and a low back when she co-chaired the Met Gala in 2007.

Kate Moss wore a striking, iridescent one-shoulder mini-dress by Marc Jacobs when she co-chaired the event in 2009.

For the 2012 Met Gala, Carey Mulligan wore a metallic gown by Miuccia Prada that fit perfectly with that year's "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" theme.

Co-chair Rooney Mara attended the Met Gala in 2013 wearing a low-cut, white lace gown by Givenchy.

Never to be upstaged, honorary co-chair Beyoncé wore a black-and-gold Givenchy gown with an opulent train and matching thigh-high boots the same year.

Sarah Jessica Parker wore an over-the-top duchesse satin gown by Oscar de la Renta when she co-chaired in 2014.

While co-chairing the Met Gala in 2016, Taylor Swift rocked a noticeably different look.

For the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between"-themed Met Gala in 2017, Katy Perry wore an eye-catching red tulle gown with a matching veil.

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen wore a beaded silver gown with a nonexistent back when she co-chaired in 2017.

That same year, Pharrell Williams made a bold choice by dressing down for the star-studded event in a black leather jacket, plaid shirt, and ripped denim jeans by Comme des Garçons.

While co-chairing the 2018 Met Gala, Amal Clooney stunned in a pantsuit-gown hybrid by English designer Richard Quinn.

Rihanna attended the "Heavenly Bodies"-themed Met Gala in 2018 wearing an avant-garde Margiela dress, coat, and headpiece that appeared to be inspired by the Pope.

In 2019, Harry Styles co-chaired the Met Gala wearing head-to-toe Gucci and a single pearl earring.

Lady Gaga showed up to the Met Gala wearing a massive, hot pink ball gown and matching headpiece.

She removed the pink ball gown to reveal a stunning black gown with an asymmetrical neckline.

The pop singer stripped down yet again to reveal a hot pink, form-fitting dress with spaghetti straps.

Her final look was the most daring of all. Gaga unveiled a sparkly black bra set and tights and accessorized it with a pink wagon filled with rosé wine bearing the words "Haus of Gaga."