Beyoncé turned the Met Gala into a family affair, arriving with her daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay-Z. Blue Ivy made a surprise debut at the event, despite its usual 18-and-over rule.
Beyoncé praised her daughter’s sleek monochromatic Balenciaga look, complete with a strapless gown and silver stilettos. It marked Beyoncé’s first Met Gala appearance in a decade, now as a co-chair for the 2026 event.
Standout moments included Ciara’s nod to Nefertiti, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky making waves, Teyana Taylor’s Afghan Hound-inspired mop ensemble, and Bad Bunny aging himself 50 years with impressively realistic prosthetics.
The night’s “Costume Art” exhibit and “Fashion as Art” dress code inspired celebrity looks that were bold, artistic, and at times, a little eerie.
