30 of the best looks celebrities have worn to the Met Gala

Celia FernandezSep 12, 2021, 19:47 IST

Celebrities have taken lots of fashion risks at the Met Gala over the years.Larry Busacca/Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The Met Gala is known as the Oscars of fashion thanks to the bold looks stars wear on the red carpet.
Celebrities like Rihanna and Katy Perry always steal the show with their memorable looks.
Other standouts include Jennifer Lopez's sheer dress in 2015 and Zendaya's chain-link outfit in 2018.

In 2000, Demi Moore stood out in a gold Donna Karan dress complete with draped fabric across the front and the bottom.

Demi Moore and Donna Karan attend the 2000 Met Gala. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images

Nicole Kidman arrived at the 2003 Met Gala wearing a dazzling one-shoulder Tom Ford dress that was sheer along the sleeve and her chest.

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

Cate Blanchett embraced fringe in a golden Balenciaga gown at the 2007 Met Gala.

Cate Blanchett attends the 2007 Met Gala. Brian Zak/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images

Christina Ricci's Givenchy dress at the 2008 Met Gala was the perfect blend of chic and edgy.

Christina Ricci attends the 2008 Met Gala. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

In 2011, Beyoncé looked chic in a custom Emilio Pucci mermaid gown with gold embroidery and a high neckline.

Beyoncé attends the 2011 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Scarlett Johansson looked ethereal at the 2012 Met Gala in an off-the-shoulder gown with crystal embellishments and a tulle skirt from Dolce & Gabbana.

Scarlett Johansson attends the 2012 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Ashley Olsen opted for a pop of color in 2013 in a vintage orange Dior gown.

Ashley Olsen attends the 2013 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty Images

In 2014, Erykah Badu wore a black jumpsuit with a crystal-covered coat, a matching silk headscarf, and a wool hat - all of which were designed by Givenchy.

Erykah Badu attends the 2014 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Beyoncé nailed it again in 2014 when she attended the gala in a sheer Givenchy dress.

Beyoncé attends the 2014 Met Gala. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez's sheer Versace dress at the 2015 Met Gala is one of the most iconic "naked" dresses ever worn by a celebrity.

Jennifer Lopez attends the 2015 Met Gala. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Anne Hathaway made a statement in a gold Ralph Lauren gown that had cap sleeves and a hood at the 2015 Met Gala.

Anne Hathaway attends the 2015 Met Gala. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

At the 2015 Met Gala, Beyoncé turned heads in a sheer Givenchy dress that had perfectly placed jewels.

Beyoncé attends the 2015 Met Gala. George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

Rihanna's Guo Pei gown from 2015 is one of the most iconic Met Gala looks to date.

Rihanna attends the 2015 Met Gala. Timothy A. Clary/Getty Images

Lupita Nyong'o looked elegant in a green, sequined Calvin Klein dress at the 2016 Met Gala, but her hairstyle was the real highlight of her look.

Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2016 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Emmy Rossum looked chic at the 2017 Met Gala in a Carolina Herrera jumpsuit with a giant bow on her hip.

Emmy Rossum attends the 2017 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images

Kendall Jenner wore one of her most daring looks to date at the 2017 Met Gala. Her La Perla gown featured 85,000 crystals, a thigh-high slit, and a cutout across her chest and stomach.

Kendall Jenner attends the 2017 Met Gala. Karwai Tang/WireImage

Kendall Jenner wore one of her most daring looks to date at the 2017 Met Gala. Her La Perla gown featured 85,000 crystals, a thigh-high slit, and a cutout across her chest and stomach.

Blake Lively looked regal at the 2018 Met Gala in a Versace gown that took more than 600 hours to make.

Blake Lively attends the 2018 Met Gala. Taylor Hill/Getty Images

For the 2018 "Heavenly Bodies" event, Rihanna wore an outfit inspired by the pope.

Rihanna attends the 2018 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Lena Waithe made a statement at the 2018 Met Gala by wearing a rainbow cape and suit designed by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera.

Lena Waithe attends the 2018 Met Gala. Angela Weiss/Getty Images

Priyanka Chopra looked chic in a burgundy velvet Ralph Lauren gown topped off with a gold beaded hood that took over 250 hours to make.

Priyanka Chopra attends the 2018 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Zendaya embodied Joan of Arc at the 2018 Met Gala in a custom Versace gown that had an armor-like neck-and-shoulder piece, chain mail, a spiked belt, and a train.

Zendaya attends the 2018 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Cardi B made an entrance in a huge feathered oxblood gown by Thom Browne and a Stephen Jones headpiece.

Cardi B attends the 2019 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty Images

Billy Porter arrived at the 2019 event dressed as an Egyptian Sun God.

Billy Porter attends the 2019 Met Gala. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images

At the 2019 star-studded event, Celine Dion wore an Oscar de la Renta leotard that was designed with a metallic fringe.

Celine attends the 2019 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty Images

At the 2019 Met Gala, Ciara wore an emerald-green Dundas gown that had cutouts across her torso and a thigh-high slit.

Ciara attends the 2019 Met Gala. arwai Tang/Getty Images

Katy Perry arrived at the 2019 event dressed as a chandelier in a sparkly silver Moschino dress.

Katy Perry attends the 2019 Met Gala. Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Kim Kardashian made her entrance at the 2019 Met Gala in a skin-tight Mugler dress.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2019 Met Gala. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Lady Gaga made an entrance at the 2019 Met Gala with four outfit changes on the carpet.

Lady Gaga attends the 2019 Met Gala. MARIO ANZUONI/Reuters

Naomi Campbell looked stunning at the 2019 Met Gala in a lilac Valentino Couture gown and a feather cape.

Naomi Campbell attends the 2019 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty Images

Zendaya outdid herself at the 2019 Met Gala by dressing as Cinderella in a light-up Tommy Hilfiger gown.

Zendaya attends the 2019 Met Gala. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images

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30 of the best looks celebrities have worn to the Met Gala

In 2000, Demi Moore stood out in a gold Donna Karan dress complete with draped fabric across the front and the bottom.

Nicole Kidman arrived at the 2003 Met Gala wearing a dazzling one-shoulder Tom Ford dress that was sheer along the sleeve and her chest.

Cate Blanchett embraced fringe in a golden Balenciaga gown at the 2007 Met Gala.

Christina Ricci's Givenchy dress at the 2008 Met Gala was the perfect blend of chic and edgy.

In 2011, Beyoncé looked chic in a custom Emilio Pucci mermaid gown with gold embroidery and a high neckline.

Scarlett Johansson looked ethereal at the 2012 Met Gala in an off-the-shoulder gown with crystal embellishments and a tulle skirt from Dolce & Gabbana.

Ashley Olsen opted for a pop of color in 2013 in a vintage orange Dior gown.

In 2014, Erykah Badu wore a black jumpsuit with a crystal-covered coat, a matching silk headscarf, and a wool hat - all of which were designed by Givenchy.

Beyoncé nailed it again in 2014 when she attended the gala in a sheer Givenchy dress.

Jennifer Lopez's sheer Versace dress at the 2015 Met Gala is one of the most iconic "naked" dresses ever worn by a celebrity.

Anne Hathaway made a statement in a gold Ralph Lauren gown that had cap sleeves and a hood at the 2015 Met Gala.

At the 2015 Met Gala, Beyoncé turned heads in a sheer Givenchy dress that had perfectly placed jewels.

Rihanna's Guo Pei gown from 2015 is one of the most iconic Met Gala looks to date.

Lupita Nyong'o looked elegant in a green, sequined Calvin Klein dress at the 2016 Met Gala, but her hairstyle was the real highlight of her look.

Emmy Rossum looked chic at the 2017 Met Gala in a Carolina Herrera jumpsuit with a giant bow on her hip.

Kendall Jenner wore one of her most daring looks to date at the 2017 Met Gala. Her La Perla gown featured 85,000 crystals, a thigh-high slit, and a cutout across her chest and stomach.

Blake Lively looked regal at the 2018 Met Gala in a Versace gown that took more than 600 hours to make.

For the 2018 "Heavenly Bodies" event, Rihanna wore an outfit inspired by the pope.

Lena Waithe made a statement at the 2018 Met Gala by wearing a rainbow cape and suit designed by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera.

Priyanka Chopra looked chic in a burgundy velvet Ralph Lauren gown topped off with a gold beaded hood that took over 250 hours to make.

Zendaya embodied Joan of Arc at the 2018 Met Gala in a custom Versace gown that had an armor-like neck-and-shoulder piece, chain mail, a spiked belt, and a train.

Cardi B made an entrance in a huge feathered oxblood gown by Thom Browne and a Stephen Jones headpiece.

Billy Porter arrived at the 2019 event dressed as an Egyptian Sun God.

At the 2019 star-studded event, Celine Dion wore an Oscar de la Renta leotard that was designed with a metallic fringe.

At the 2019 Met Gala, Ciara wore an emerald-green Dundas gown that had cutouts across her torso and a thigh-high slit.

Katy Perry arrived at the 2019 event dressed as a chandelier in a sparkly silver Moschino dress.

Kim Kardashian made her entrance at the 2019 Met Gala in a skin-tight Mugler dress.

Lady Gaga made an entrance at the 2019 Met Gala with four outfit changes on the carpet.

Naomi Campbell looked stunning at the 2019 Met Gala in a lilac Valentino Couture gown and a feather cape.

Zendaya outdid herself at the 2019 Met Gala by dressing as Cinderella in a light-up Tommy Hilfiger gown.