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All the Photos Inside the 2026 Met Gala You Haven’t Seen — from Sweet PDA to Besties on Parade

Here’s what went on once the stars made their way into the Metropolitan Museum of Art: All the Photos Inside the 2026 Met Gala You Haven’t Seen

There’s was no shortage of glamour on the iconic steps of the 2026 Met Gala — as well as inside the star-studded bash.

The party truly began once guests had made it into the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 4. From Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s sweet PDA moment to brand-new friendships formed on the dance floor, here are all the best photos from inside this year’s Met Gala.

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It’s All in Your Headpiece

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Rihanna, Ciara and Katy Perry put their heads together for a meeting of the stars who never half-ass the Met Gala dress code.

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Rhythm of the Night

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Tate McRae, Rose, and Connor Storrie seem extremely into whatever’s happening onstage.

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Kiss the Girl

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After Nicole Kidman joked to A$AP Rocky she wouldn’t mind kissing Rihanna, he showed his fellow Chanel ambassador (and the night’s co-chair) that they only have eyes for each other.

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Blink and You’ll Miss It

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Blackpink’s Jisoo, Rose, Lisa, and Jennie were in your area. Well, if you live on the Upper East Side, that is.

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The Designer and His Muse

Marc Jacobs, Cardi B and Char Defrancesco.Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Marc Jacobs and his husband, Char Defrancesco, linked up with Cardi B after the rapper showed off her custom Marc Jacobs look on the red carpet.

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Date Night

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian cozy up for a quick photo.

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Cher and Cher Alike

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Perhaps Cher was recounting to Jesse Jo Stark about the time she went naked at the Met Gala in 1974?

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Smooches

Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Zoë Kravitz.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Zoë Kravitz happily greet each other inside the Met Gala.

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Sister, Sister

Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Russell Westbrook.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner meet up with basketball player Russell Westbrook during the festivities.

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Low-Key Date Night

Bradley Cooper.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Bradley Cooper skipped the carpet, but of course, he showed up to hang with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid.

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On Display

Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers.Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers check out the exhibit inside the Met Museum.

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A Fashionable Gathering

Ben Platt, Lena Dunham and Jordan Roth.Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Ben Platt, Lena Dunham and Jordan Roth pose in their “Costume Art” ensembles.

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British Invasion

Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt.Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt are all smiles while taking in the exhibit.

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Girls Trip 2 When

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We’d like to see these talented stars (Tessa Thompson, Zoë Kravitz, Ayo Edebiri and Eisa Davis) onscreen together soon.

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Cheers!

Rose and Gigi Hadid.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Rosé and Gigi Hadid share a drink inside the Met party.

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Clowning Around

Rihanna, Heidi Klum and A$AP Rocky.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have a bit of fun with Heidi Klum’s statue-inspired look.

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Fashion Icons

DZA, Doechii and Hailey Bieber.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

SZA, Doechii and Hailey Bieber show off their jaw-dropping looks.

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A Quick Catch-Up

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Heidi Klum.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Heidi Klum circle up inside the Met Gala.

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Double Date

Stephen Curry, Ayesha Curry, Ciara and Russell Wilson.Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty

Stephen Curry, Ayesha Curry, Ciara and Russell Wilson enjoy an ultra-glamorous date night.

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Take a Seat

Cédric Charbit, Charli XCX and Lena Mahfouf.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit hangs with Charli XCX and French influencer Lena Mahfouf.

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Deep in Conversation

Katy Perry, Cédric Charbit and Gayle King.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Katy Perry and Gayle King take a minute to chat with Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit.

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Are Hugh There

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster hit their first Met Gala as a couple and take in the exhibit together.

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BFFs

Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner strike their breast, er, best pose.

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PDA Alert

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna.Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna share a smooch after walking the carpet.

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Let the Fun Begin

Angela Basset and A’ja Wilson.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Angela Bassett and A’ja Wilson get the party started.

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Name a Better Duo

Colman Domingo and Janelle Monáe.Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

What’s better than one fashion icon? Two, of course: Colman Domingo and Janelle Monáe.

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Gossip Girls

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Whatever Zoë Kravitz, Lily-Rose Depp and Gracie Abrams are talking about, we’d like to know.

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Glamorous Goddesses

Grace Ling and Ashley Graham.Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

Grace Ling and Ashley Graham have a few laughs as the party gets going.

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Girls’ Night

Margot Robbie and Lily-Rose Depp.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Margot Robbie and Lily-Rose Depp look as ethereal as the artwork.

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Supportive Sis

Serena Williams and Edward Enninful.

Serena Williams stepped out to support her sister Venus, who served as co-chair at this year’s Met, alongside former British Vogue editor in chief Edward Enninful.

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A Collab in the Making?

Katy Perry and Sam Smith.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Katy Perry and Sam Smith were spotted chatting inside the Gala — perhaps discussing a possible music collaboration?

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Girl Talk

Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber.Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey Bieber catches up with Sabrina Carpenter, who appeared to be showing off her sparkling headpiece.

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Silk Galore

Chase Sui Wonders, Anderson .Paak and Sarah Pidgeon.Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Chase Sui Wonders, Anderson .Paak and Sarah Pidgeon look sleek and chic.

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She Has a Point

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Kris Jenner and Stella McCartney want you to join them on the dance floor.

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Kors Correct

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Some of Michael Kors’ guests for the evening (Devyn Garcia, Liu Wen and Suki Waterhouse) serve up looks mid-meal.

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Hi Times

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, a guest of Burberry’s Daniel Lee, does the wave.

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Suits Me

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Tyriq Withers and Dwayne Johnson are bringing it.

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A-List Plus Ones

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A$AP Rocky and Russell Wilson get snapped without their gorgeous better halves.

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She Is All of Us

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Teyana Taylor gives Connor Storrie the squeeze that says “I saw Heated Rivalry.”

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Chanel Kiki

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Chanel guests Ayo Edibiri and Lily-Rose Depp sip and chat.

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Dressed to Impres

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez-Bezos make a date of it.

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Young Hollywood Hang

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Chase Sui Wonders, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Hailey Bieber chat inside the event. (Patrick’s gloves are a smart way to adhere to the cell phone ban!)

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Grin and Bear It

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Chase Infiniti and Hoyeon seem positively delighted to be connecting tonight.

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Museum Guides

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Huma Abedin points something out to Ben Stiller in the exhibit.