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7 influencers attended the Met Gala this year, dispelling viral rumors about TikTokers and YouTubers flooding the event

Lindsay DodgsonSep 14, 2021, 20:26 IST

TikTok star Addison Rae was among the influencers invited to the Met Gala.Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

A handful of influencers attended the Met Gala this year after weeks of rumors about the guest list.
This year's theme was a celebration of American fashion.
Here are the 7 influencers who attended, and the ones who were expected to but didn't.

Addison Rae wore a vintage Tom Ford for Gucci gown from 2003 to her first Met Gala.

Addison Rae. Mike Coppola; Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Emma Chamberlain was one of the first guests to arrive in a golden Louis Vuitton dress.

Emma Chamberlain. Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Eugene Lee Yang's first outfit choice fell through at the last minute.

Eugene Lee Yang. Cindy Ord/MG21; ANGELA WEISS/Getty Images

NikkieTutorials' look was inspired by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson.

Nikkie de Jager, better known as NikkieTutorials. Mike Coppola ; John Shearer/Getty Images

Jackie Aina's look was inspired by Barbie.

Jackie Aina. John Shearer/Getty Images

Dixie D'Amelio had everyone talking with her choice of headpiece.

Dixie D'Amelio. Dimitrios Kambouris; Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images

Musician Madison Beer started out on YouTube.

Madison Beer. Arturo Holmes/MG21; Jamie McCarthy/MG21/Getty Images

James Charles and Liza Koshy didn't attend this year.

Liza Koshy and James Charles. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

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