21 of the wildest celebrity moments in Met Gala history

Sam GutierrezSep 10, 2021, 01:35 IST

Rihanna and Kim Kardashian West have both had some memorable moments.Neilson Barnard/Dimitrios Kambouris /Getty Images

The Met Gala is known for its extravagant fashion, and celebrities always make the most of it.
Beyoncé was late because she was redoing her ponytail in 2015, and she arrived solo in 2016.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Kardashian West have both inspired memes with their looks at the event.

In 1999, Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney showed up to the Met Gala wearing matching tank tops.

Their tops said "rock royalty" in reference to their famous fathers. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Gwyneth Paltrow vowed not to return after the 2013 event, but she came back anyway.

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2013 Met Gala. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Kim Kardashian West finally got invited in 2013, but then she became a meme.

Kim Kardashian West is now a Met Gala regular. Dimitrios Kambouris /Getty Images

Anne Hathaway went blonde in 2013.

Anne Hathaway debuted her brand-new hairstyle at the gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

During an after-party for the 2014 Met Gala, Solange Knowles appeared to attack Jay-Z in an elevator.

Solange Knowles at the 2014 Met Gala. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Hayden Panettiere took a fall down the Met steps in 2014.

Hayden Panettiere at the 2014 Met Gala. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

In 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker wore an interesting headpiece that resulted in a lot of memes.

Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2015 Met Gala. Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images

Beyoncé was late to the 2015 event because she was reportedly redoing her hair.

Beyoncé at the 2015 Met Gala. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Rihanna stole the show with her yellow dress in 2015.

People still talk about Rihanna's yellow ensemble at the 2015 event. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Lady Gaga gave Donatella Versace a birthday cake in 2016.

Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace at the Met Gala in 2016. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Madonna showed up wearing a whole lot of lace in 2016.

Madonna on the Met Gala red carpet in 2016. Larry Busacca/Getty

Beyoncé hit the red carpet solo after releasing "Lemonade" in 2016.

Beyoncé on the red carpet without Jay-Z for the 2016 Met Gala. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Sarah Paulson was a little starstruck when she saw Madonna on the red carpet in 2017.

Sarah Paulson and Madonna on the Met Gala red carpet in 2017. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Nicki Minaj, Jeremy Scott, and Cardi B accidentally recreated a famous artwork in 2018.

Nicki Minaj, Jeremy Scott, and Cardi B attending the 2018 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

2 Chainz made a daring move at the 2018 gala by proposing to his longtime girlfriend Kesha Ward on the red carpet.

2 Chainz and Kesha Ward at the 2018 Met Gala. AP

In 2019, Lady Gaga committed to the camp theme and made four outfit changes during her entrance.

Lady Gaga put on a performance on the red carpet. MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters

Jared Leto walked the red carpet holding a model of his own head.

Jared Leto at the 2019 Met Gala. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Zendaya became a real-life princess at the 2019 event.

Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach, at the 2019 Met Gala. AP

Tiffany Haddish came prepared for the 2019 gala with a bag of fried chicken.

Tiffany Haddish at the 2019 Met Gala. Evan Agostini/Invision/A

Kacey Musgraves committed to her bit of being a life-size Barbie doll in 2019.

Kacey Musgraves at the 2019 Met Gala. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Cher surprised 2019 Met Gala attendees with a performance.

Cher performing at the 2019 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

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