Actor Describes Helping Colleague With Wardrobe Malfunction at Met Gala 2026

An actor appeared on Wednesday's episode of "Today with Jenna and Sheinelle" and described coming to the aid of a colleague who experienced a wardrobe malfunction at the Met Gala 2026. The actor recalled that the colleague approached him at the event and said there was a hook in her dress that required assistance.

Before helping, he sent a text message to her husband, who is also a close friend and did not attend the gala, to confirm it was acceptable. He recounted asking, "Ryan, is this cool? Checking. " The pair and the show's hosts then discussed the moment and agreed the dress was stunning.

The actor attended the Met Gala with his girlfriend, who is also his Broadway co-star. He wore a classic black tuxedo with a silver brooch pin. His girlfriend wore a gold metallic one-shoulder gown. The colleague attended the event without her husband. They share four children. She wore an archival Atelier Versace gown with a 13-foot train.

The colleague's interactions with her red-carpet entourage, who held her dress as she ascended the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, drew significant attention online. " Prior to the settlement, a judge had dismissed 10 out of 13 of her allegations from the 2023 lawsuit, including those of conspiracy, sexual harassment and defamation.

The co-star's lawyer told "Extra TV" he was "ecstatic" with the settlement outcome. The colleague's legal team told Page Six they viewed it as "a resounding victory" for their client. Neither actor received money in the settlement, while their legal teams allegedly received a combined $60 million.