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Met Gala 2026 Held at Metropolitan Museum
The 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featured celebrities interpreting the 'Costume Art' theme through elaborate outfits. Co-chaired by figures including Anna Wintour and Nicole Kidman, the event raised a record $42 million for the Costume Institute.
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The 2026 Met Gala occurred on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, featuring outfits inspired by the "Costume Art" theme. The event celebrated fashion as an art form and raised funds for the museum's Costume Institute. Attendees included a high-profile guest list, with organizers encouraging lavish and whimsical interpretations of the dress code.
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Honorary chairs included Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, marking the first instance of a tech executive in that role. According to a report cited in Business Insider, the gala raised $42 million, with sponsorships covering event costs.
Red carpet arrivals featured Anna Wintour in a feathery custom Chanel gown. Nicole Kidman wore a red, long-sleeved beaded column gown by Chanel, accompanied by her daughter Sunday Rose. Venus Williams appeared in a black sparkling gown with a silver, jewel-encrusted neckpiece.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos selected a Schiaparelli gown referencing John Singer Sargent's "Madame X" painting. Broadway star Joshua Henry performed Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," supported by dancers and a band on the museum steps.
The event's proceeds benefit the Costume Institute, according to statements from supporters referenced in Business Insider. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has not commented on the event's costs or related protests, as noted in the same report.
Protests occurred over the involvement of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as honorary chairs. " Protesters also placed posters around the city, hid bottles inside the museum, and installed displays outside. A group of Amazon workers organized a counter-event called the "Ball Without Billionaires" on May 4.
" Social media posts showed 70% unfavorable sentiment toward the couple's role, with 13,000 posts on X advocating a boycott, per Business Insider analysis. " Actor Taraji P. Henson commented on a related video expressing confusion about some attendees' participation.
