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9 celebrities who paid tribute to Hollywood icons with their 2021 Met Gala looks

Samantha GrindellSep 15, 2021, 02:55 IST

Celebrities honored iconic Hollywood stars with their 2021 Met Gala looks.John Springer Collection / Contributor / Getty Images / John Shearer / WireImage

  • The "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" Met Gala was held in New York City on Monday.
  • Many celebrities paid homage to Hollywood icons with their outfits on fashion's biggest night.
  • Kendall Jenner celebrated Audrey Hepburn, and Yara Shahidi channeled Josephine Baker.
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Taraji P. Henson's sparkly jumpsuit encompassed Diana Ross' vibe from the 1970s.

Taraji P. Henson was inspired by Diana Ross. Mike Coppola/Staff/Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty Images

Kaia Gerber's dress looked like a replica of Bianca Jagger's 1981 Met Gala gown.

Kaia Gerber was inspired by Bianca Jagger. Ron Galella / Contributor / Theo Wargo / Getty Images
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Kendall Jenner wore a more daring version of a dress Audrey Hepburn wore in "My Fair Lady."

Kendall Jenner was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. John Springer Collection / Contributor / Getty Images / John Shearer / WireImage

Multiple American icons inspired Billie Eilish's look for the night, but her dress' connection to Marilyn Monroe was obvious.

Billie Eilish was inspired by Marilyn Monroe. YouTube/Kevin Mazur/Getty/Vogue
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Yara Shahidi took inspiration from Josephine Baker for her Met Gala dress.

Yara Shahidi was inspired by Josephine Baker. Bettmann / Contributor / John Shearer / Getty Images

Anok Yai's look was inspired by Josephine Baker as well.

Anok Yai was inspired by Josephine Baker. General Photographic Agency / Stringer / Arturo Holmes/MG21 / Contributor / Getty Images
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Gemma Chan's dress honored Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American actress to become internationally famous.

Gemma Chan was inspired by Anna May Wong. Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images For The Met Museum/Vogue/John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images

Emily Blunt's Miu Miu dress was inspired by a gown Hedy Lamarr wore in "Ziegfeld Girl."

Emily Blunt was inspired by Hedy Lamarr. Archive Photos / Stringer / John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images
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Gabrielle Union wore a dress modeled after Cicely Tyson on Met Gala Monday.

Gabrielle Union was inspired by Cicely Tyson. MediaPunch / Bauer-Griffin / Contributor / Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
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