The 2026 Met Gala showcased extravagant fashion as celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams graced the red carpet in New York City. The event supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
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2026 Met Gala featured extravagant fashion
Emma Chamberlain attended the event
Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman were co-chairs
Event supports the Costume Institute
Took place in New York City
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Emma ChamberlainBeyoncéNicole KidmanVenus WilliamsAnna WintourLauren Sánchez BezosMetropolitan Museum of ArtCostume Institute
Emma Chamberlain wears a floor-length gown and feet of beaded fringe on her arms to the 2026 Met Gala.
Model and influencer Emma Chamberlain attends the 2026 Met Gala on Monday in New York City.
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On Monday night, extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their grand ascent up the Met Gala's staircase, marking the start of fashion's biggest night and raising money for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour are the 2026 Gala co-chairs. Lauren Sánchez Bezos is an honorary co-chair.
"Fashion is Art" is the dress code for this year's Gala, and attendees are expected to follow it while viewing "Costume Art," the Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition.
"Costume Art" opens to the public on May 10 in the Met's new Condé Nast gallery spaces. It features century-spanning fashions on various body types, juxtaposed with art objects from the Met's collections. Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton says the exhibition seeks to connect "artistic representations of the body with fashion as an embodied art form."
Here are some of the red carpet outfits from the night:
Janelle Monáe attends the 2026 Met Gala. She is wearing a gown that has cords woven together with moss and is accented with butterflies.
Janelle Monáe attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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Q&A
Who were the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala?
The co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala were Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, with Lauren Sánchez Bezos as an honorary co-chair.
What is the purpose of the Met Gala?
The Met Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
What did Emma Chamberlain wear to the 2026 Met Gala?
Emma Chamberlain wore a floor-length gown adorned with beaded fringe on her arms at the 2026 Met Gala.
When and where did the 2026 Met Gala take place?
The 2026 Met Gala took place on Monday night in New York City.
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Joshua Henry performs with several backup dancers. He is wearing a red suit while the dancers are wearing black suits.
Joshua Henry performs with backup dancers.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Hosts Nicole Kidman (left), Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and Anna Wintour attend the 2026 Met Gala. Kidman is wearing a red sequined gown with red feathers, Sánchez Bezos is wearing a navy gown and Wintour is wearing a light blue feathered jacket over a beaded gown.
Nicole Kidman (left), Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Anna Wintour attend the 2026 Met Gala.
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Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Co-chair Venus Williams arrives with her husband Andrea Preti. She is wearing a black sequin floor-length gown and a metallic neckpiece. He is wearing a black suit with a maroon bowtie.
Co-chair Venus Williams arrives with her husband Andrea Preti.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Model Aariana Rose Philip attends the 2026 Met Gala. She is wearing a black ruched gown and she uses a motorized wheelchair.
Model Aariana Rose Philip attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Model Ashley Graham attends the 2026 Met Gala. She is wearing a beige gown and is biting on a silver fingernail.
Model Ashley Graham attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Actor Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Met Gala. He is wearing a black and white polka dot sleeveless top with black pants.
Actor Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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Musician Jon Batiste arrives for the 2026 Met Gala. His wife, author Suleika Jaouad is on the left. He is wearing a white suit with a white oversized, floor-length puffer jacket. She is facing away from the camera and wearing a red patterned gown.
Musician Jon Batiste attend the 2026 Met Gala. His wife, author Suleika Jaouad is seen on the left.
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Sinéad Burke attends the 2026 Met Gala. She is wearing a floor-length black gown and train. She is a little person.
Writer and activist Sinéad Burke attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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Julian Hamilton/Getty Images
Sam Smith attends the 2026 Met Gala. They are wearing a black sequined gown with feather headpiece.
Sam Smith attends the 2026 Met Gala.
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