Celebrities Attend The 2023 Met Gala

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The 2023 Met Gala is in full swing and celebs are slaying and sizzling the carpet in real-time.

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As previously reported this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Gala theme is celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” as requested by Anna Wintour.

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This year guests were asked to follow the dress code of “In honor of Karl…” ahead of the opening of The Costume Institute’s new spring exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” on view at the museum from May 5 to July 16, reports Vogue. 

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Guests were asked to dress in a variety of silhouettes, collections, and concepts that pay homage to Lagerfeld’s work at various luxury fashion houses including Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, Chanel, and his own Karl Lagerfeld brand.

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Let’s take a look at the carpet as the looks continue to roll in.

2023 Met Gala Red Carpet

Cardi B had TWO Met Gala looks.

She was first spotted leaving the Mark Hotel in a pink chiffon gown while dripping in pearls.

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She then changed into a look that paid homage to Lagerfeld’s signature black suit. Her gown by Chenpeng Studio features giant roses on the skirt and it’s worn over a white sleeveless collared top with a black tie. She wore a silver wig in tribute to the designer’s hair.

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Also paying homage to Lagerfeld is Teyana Taylor who shared her take on his signature suit in a hip-baring Thom Browne bodysuit turned tuxedo dress.

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Lil Nas X is glittering and gleaming at the Met Gala in a sparkly speedo and head-to-toe crystals.

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🎥 @LilNasX arrives to the 2023 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/IFAqyU21ls

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 2, 2023

The Kardashians (minus Khloé and Kris) are also at the Met Gala.

Kim dripped in 50,000 freshwater pearls with a boned corset…

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while Kylie wore a fiery red gown that features a thigh-high slit and blue satin lining.

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As for Kendall, she rocked a shimmery tuxedo-style bodysuit and sky-high heels.

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Janelle Monaé stole the show at the Met Gala by debuting her “experience” look that started out as an oversized Thom Browne coat.

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The songstress told PEOPLE to “pay close attention” to her on the carpet and for good reason.

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Janelle Monáe at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/craioSPPTW

— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2023

She paid tribute to her late friend Karl Lagerfeld who took her as his date to her first Met Gala in 2011 by transforming into a sparkly Chanel bikini and space boots.

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Janelle Monáe does an epic transformation at the #MetGala! pic.twitter.com/6m7y7SKBZ6

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 2, 2023

Serena Williams debuted her baby bump at the Met Gala alongside her hubby Alexis Ohanian.

“Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala,” she captioned her Gucci look.

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Gorge!

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An iconic standout so far is Doja Cat who is literally serving FELINE while dressed in a silver gown and wearing facial prosthetics.

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Doja’s look is on brand as it pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, Choupette, and her dress features 350,000 glass beads.

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Yung Miami is making her Met Gala debut in an all-sexy, all-black look…

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her ex(?) Diddy is also on the carpet in black and the two arrived together and held hands in coordinated looks.

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Diddy is donning a custom Sean John look that he designed in collaboration with the legendary June Ambrose inspired by Karl Lagerfeld.

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Another Met Gala newbie was Tems who wore Robert Wun on the carpet.

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Also spotted was Lizzo who looked classy while dripping in pearls.

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Ice Spice made her Met Gala debut in custom Balmain.

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Her attendance is especially important as she received a personal invitation from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

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She was joined by Michaela Coel who’s a co-chair for this year’s gala and stunned in a studded, semi-sheer gown by Schiaparelli and gold-gilded Schiaparelli heels with toe-shaped detailing.

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Michaela Coel at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/YhU61iejQl

— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023

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