Every celebrity who has co-chaired the Met Gala in the last 26 years

Gabbi ShawMay 4, 2021, 03:59 IST

Co-chairs Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele, and Lady Gaga attend the 2019 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

After a cancellation in 2020, the Met Gala is returning in September 2021.
Since Anna Wintour took over at the Costume Institute in 1995, she's enlisted celebrities to co-chair.
This year's co-chairs are Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman.

The first Met Gala chaired by Anna Wintour was on December 4, 1995. It was co-chaired by Annette de la Renta and Clarissa Bronfman.

Anna Wintour, Annette de la Renta, and Clarissa Bronfman in 1995. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Legendary designers Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld were honorary chairs in 1995.

Designers Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld arrive for the Costume Institute Ball at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1995. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

The 1996 event was co-chaired by Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Elizabeth Tilberis, Marie-Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece, and philanthropist and socialite Helene David-Weill.

Liz Tilberis, Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, and Helene David-Weill. Evan Agostini/Liaison/Getty Images; Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images; THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images

The 1996 event was co-chaired by Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Elizabeth Tilberis, Marie-Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece, and philanthropist and socialite Helene David-Weill.

In 1997, Wintour reassumed co-chairing duties, along with socialite Julia Koch, and W and Women's Wear Daily editorial director Patrick McCarthy.

Anna Wintour and Julia Koch at the 1997 Met Gala; Patrick McCarthy. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

In 1998, Wintour co-chaired with designer Miuccia Prada and socialite Pia Getty.

Anna Wintour and Miuccia Prada during the 1998 Met Gala; Pia Getty in the '90s. Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images; Jim Spellman/WireImage; Steve Eichner/Getty Images

Anna Wintour, Tommy Hilfiger, and Estée Lauder's style-and-image director Aerin Lauder co-chaired the 1999 Met Gala.

Aerin Lauder, Tommy Hilfiger, and Anna Wintour at the Costume Institute Gala in 1999. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

After taking a break in 2000, the Met Gala returned in 2001 during a new time of year - spring. The event was led by Wintour, Oscar de la Renta and his wife, and designer Carolina Herrera.

Anna Wintour, Oscar de la Renta, and Carolina Herrera at the 2001 Met Gala. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Evan Agostini/Getty Images; George De Sota/Newsmakers

After taking a break in 2000, the Met Gala returned in 2001 during a new time of year - spring. The event was led by Wintour, Oscar de la Renta and his wife, and designer Carolina Herrera.

As the 2001 Met Gala was centered around her mother, Caroline Kennedy and her husband, Edwin A. Schlossberg, were honorary chairs.

Caroline Kennedy with husband Ed Schlossberg arrive at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala for the opening of 'Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Evan Agostini/Ima/Getty Images

Wintour was joined by designer and director Tom Ford and Nicole Kidman in 2003.

Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and Nicole Kidman attend the Costume Institute Benefit Gala sponsored by Gucci at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 28, 2003. Gucci via Getty Images

Wintour and Kidman teamed up once again in 2005, along with Karl Lagerfeld. This was the year the Met Gala moved to its now-iconic date, the first Monday in May.

Nicole Kidman, Karl Lagerfeld, and Anna Wintour attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Spring 2005 Benefit Gala celebrating the exhibition "Chanel." Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

In 2006, Wintour shared the night with Burberry legend Christopher Bailey and Sienna Miller, along with honorary chairs former Burberry CEO Rose Marie Bravo and Peregrine Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire.

Anna Wintour, the Duke of Devonshire, Christopher Bailey, Sienna Miller and Rose Marie Bravo at the Met Gala in 2006. Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

In 2006, Wintour shared the night with Burberry legend Christopher Bailey and Sienna Miller, along with honorary chairs former Burberry CEO Rose Marie Bravo and Peregrine Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire.

The 2007 Met Gala was led by Wintour, Cate Blanchett, and Nicolas Ghesquière, then the creative director of Balenciaga.

Anna Wintour, Cate Blanchett, and Nicolas Ghesquière attend the Costume Institute Gala. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

François-Henri Pinault, honorary chair, was accompanied by his now-wife Salma Hayek in 2007.

Hayek and Pinault attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 7, 2007. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

George Clooney and Julia Roberts were named co-chairs by Wintour in 2008, along with honorary chair Giorgio Armani.

Anna Wintour, Giorgio Armani, Julia Roberts and George Clooney attend the Costume Institute Gala "Superheroes" with honorary chair Giorgio Armani at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2008. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Wintour co-chaired the 2009 Met Gala with Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, and honorary chair Marc Jacobs.

Justin Timberlake, Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, and Kate Moss attend the Costume Institute Gala. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Wintour shared chair duties with Oprah Winfrey and then-Gap vice president Patrick Robinson in 2010.

Patrick Robinson, Anna Wintour, and Oprah Winfrey attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Spring 2010 Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 3, 2010. BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

In 2011, Colin Firth and Stella McCartney joined Wintour.

Anna Wintour, Colin Firth, and Stella McCartney at the 2011 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic; Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Also that year, Salma Hayek got to join her husband, François-Henri Pinault, as an honorary chair.

Francois-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek attend the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Wintour was joined by Carey Mulligan in 2012.

Anna Wintour and Carey Mulligan at the 2012 Met Gala. Randy Brooke/WireImage; Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic

As Amazon was the sponsor of the night, Jeff Bezos was an honorary chair.

Mackenzie Bezos and Jeff Bezos attend the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

In 2013, Rooney Mara, Vogue editor Lauren Santo Domingo, Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, and Wintour co-chaired the Met Gala.

Anna Wintour, Riccardo Tisci and Rooney Mara, and Lauren Santo Domingo at the 2013 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/FilmMagic

None other than Beyoncé herself was an honorary chair in 2013.

Beyoncé attends the Costume Institute Gala for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Wintour hosted along with Bradley Cooper and Sarah Jessica Parker in 2014.

Anna Wintour, Bradley Cooper, and Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2014 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Wintour brought in Jennifer Lawrence and Gong Li for the 2015 Met Gala.

Anna Wintour, Jennifer Lawrence, and Gong Li at the 2015 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic; Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Idris Elba and Taylor Swift joined Wintour in 2016.

Anna Wintour, Idris Elba, and Taylor Swift at the 2016 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Larry Busacca/Getty Images

The evening's honorary hosts were returners Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada.

Nicolas Ghesquière and Miuccia Prada at the 2016 Met Gala. Venturelli/FilmMagic for Prada; Venturelli/FilmMagic

In 2017, there were more co-hosts than ever - besides Wintour, there was Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell, and Katy Perry.

Anna Wintour, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell, and Katy Perry at the 2017 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Plus the two honorary chairs, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo and Caroline Kennedy.

Rei Kawakubo and Caroline Kennedy at the 2017 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The following year, in 2018, Wintour selected Amal Clooney, Rihanna, and Donatella Versace to co-chair, along with honorary co-chairs Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman.

Stephen Schwarzman, Christine Schwarzman, Donatella Versace, Rihanna, Amal Clooney, and Anna Wintour at the 2018 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

The following year, in 2018, Wintour selected Amal Clooney, Rihanna, and Donatella Versace to co-chair, along with honorary co-chairs Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman.

The 2019 Met Gala was helmed by Wintour, Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, and Lady Gaga.

Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele, Lady Gaga, and Anna Wintour attend the 2019 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

The 2020 Met Gala would've been held on May 4, co-chaired by Wintour, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière, Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus.

Anna Wintour, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière and Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The 2020 Met Gala would've been held on May 4, co-chaired by Wintour, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière, Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus.

The Met Gala is returning in September 2021, and it is officially being co-hosted by Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, and Naomi Osaka.

Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, and Naomi Osaka. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Dominique Charriau/WireImage; Gotham/WireImage

This year's honorary chairs are Wintour, Tom Ford, and Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram.

Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and Adam Mosseri. Getty Images

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Every celebrity who has co-chaired the Met Gala in the last 26 years

The first Met Gala chaired by Anna Wintour was on December 4, 1995. It was co-chaired by Annette de la Renta and Clarissa Bronfman.

Legendary designers Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld were honorary chairs in 1995.

The 1996 event was co-chaired by Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Elizabeth Tilberis, Marie-Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece, and philanthropist and socialite Helene David-Weill.

In 1997, Wintour reassumed co-chairing duties, along with socialite Julia Koch, and W and Women's Wear Daily editorial director Patrick McCarthy.

In 1998, Wintour co-chaired with designer Miuccia Prada and socialite Pia Getty.

Anna Wintour, Tommy Hilfiger, and Estée Lauder's style-and-image director Aerin Lauder co-chaired the 1999 Met Gala.

After taking a break in 2000, the Met Gala returned in 2001 during a new time of year - spring. The event was led by Wintour, Oscar de la Renta and his wife, and designer Carolina Herrera.

As the 2001 Met Gala was centered around her mother, Caroline Kennedy and her husband, Edwin A. Schlossberg, were honorary chairs.

Wintour was joined by designer and director Tom Ford and Nicole Kidman in 2003.

Wintour and Kidman teamed up once again in 2005, along with Karl Lagerfeld. This was the year the Met Gala moved to its now-iconic date, the first Monday in May.

In 2006, Wintour shared the night with Burberry legend Christopher Bailey and Sienna Miller, along with honorary chairs former Burberry CEO Rose Marie Bravo and Peregrine Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire.

The 2007 Met Gala was led by Wintour, Cate Blanchett, and Nicolas Ghesquière, then the creative director of Balenciaga.

François-Henri Pinault, honorary chair, was accompanied by his now-wife Salma Hayek in 2007.

George Clooney and Julia Roberts were named co-chairs by Wintour in 2008, along with honorary chair Giorgio Armani.

Wintour co-chaired the 2009 Met Gala with Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, and honorary chair Marc Jacobs.

Wintour shared chair duties with Oprah Winfrey and then-Gap vice president Patrick Robinson in 2010.

In 2011, Colin Firth and Stella McCartney joined Wintour.

Also that year, Salma Hayek got to join her husband, François-Henri Pinault, as an honorary chair.

Wintour was joined by Carey Mulligan in 2012.

As Amazon was the sponsor of the night, Jeff Bezos was an honorary chair.

In 2013, Rooney Mara, Vogue editor Lauren Santo Domingo, Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, and Wintour co-chaired the Met Gala.

None other than Beyoncé herself was an honorary chair in 2013.

Wintour hosted along with Bradley Cooper and Sarah Jessica Parker in 2014.

Wintour brought in Jennifer Lawrence and Gong Li for the 2015 Met Gala.

Idris Elba and Taylor Swift joined Wintour in 2016.

The evening's honorary hosts were returners Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada.

In 2017, there were more co-hosts than ever - besides Wintour, there was Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell, and Katy Perry.

Plus the two honorary chairs, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo and Caroline Kennedy.

The following year, in 2018, Wintour selected Amal Clooney, Rihanna, and Donatella Versace to co-chair, along with honorary co-chairs Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman.

The 2019 Met Gala was helmed by Wintour, Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, and Lady Gaga.

The 2020 Met Gala would've been held on May 4, co-chaired by Wintour, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière, Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus.

The Met Gala is returning in September 2021, and it is officially being co-hosted by Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, and Naomi Osaka.

This year's honorary chairs are Wintour, Tom Ford, and Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram.