Stars who went to dramatic lengths to look flawless in their Met Gala outfits

The Met Gala, the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York organized and hosted by Anna Wintour which, according to tradition, happens on the first Monday in May, is one of the most important occasions for the stars who are invited to shine on the red carpet and impress.

Several times, the celebrities present used this opportunity and visibility to convey, through their outfits, a political and social statement. Of course, there is no shortage of controversies and small dramas that make up the picture of the most relevant and expected fashion event of the year. Next, we present to you some stars who made sacrifices for their Met Gala looks.

1. Beyonce

For the 2012 Met Gala, which had the theme Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, Beyoncé she wore a sheer Givenchy gown with lace and crystals, which also featured a long train with black and purple feathers. Originally, she was supposed to wear the outfit to another event, but on the day of the Met Gala, the singer decided to attend and wear this dress, which was finished hours before. Underneath, the artist had a beige bodysuit, painted in real time on her.

2. Kim Kardashian

Field: Notes on Fashion was the theme at the 2019 Met Gala. Kim Kardashian wore a Thierry Mugler gown, the first the late designer had personally created in nearly two decades. The star’s dress, which had several crystals hanging like water droplets, hugged her body and matched her skin tone. Kim Kardashian then told Vogue that she couldn’t sit or go to the bathroom because the dress was too tight on her.

3. Harry Styles

Harry Styles wore a Gucci look to the 2019 Met Gala, consisting of a see-through lace top, high-waisted trousers and shiny heeled boots. The artist’s outfit was accessorized by an earring with a pearl, for which she had to pierce her ear.

4. Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid opted for a daring outfit at the 2022 Met Gala, which had a theme Guilded Glamour. The model sported a Burberry look consisting of a black leather corset, sheer floral tights, long gloves and a lace train. Bella Hadid then confessed that she didn’t feel very well on the red carpet, facing the anxiety and agitation of such an important event.

5. Zendaya

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination was the theme of the 2018 Met Gala. Zendaya was inspired by Joan of Arc and wore a silver and cut-out Versace dress that referenced the armor of medieval knights. The actress also sported a bob-style wig.

6. Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian made sure to turn heads at the Met Gala in 2021. At the event that had as a theme In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, the star wore an all black Balenciaga look and drew attention to the fact that her face was completely covered in black material, making it difficult for her to notice the rest of the guests.

7. Kendall Jenner

At the 2022 Met Gala, Kendall Jenner wore a Prada ensemble consisting of a see-through crop top and a stunning ruffled skirt. The model’s skirt was so heavy that it made it more difficult for her when she felt the need to go to the bathroom.

8. Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker made an appearance together at Met Gala 2022. Both wore outfits by Thom Browne, and the star’s look consisted of a short white shirt, a white tie worn over the shoulders and a long skirt with a deconstructed hem. Kourtney Kardashian shared on her blog, Poosh, that the Thom Browne team sewed the final details on her skirt in the car as they drove to the event, and it was ready by the time she stepped out onto the red carpet.

9. Kim Kardashian

In 2022, at the Met Gala, Kim Kardashian came dressed in the same dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to American President John F. Kennedy in 1962, on his 45th birthday. The sheer, shimmering dress was inspired by a sketch by Bob Mackie for costume designer Jean Louis. The star wore it for a few minutes, while she posed for photographers, and then changed into a replica of the dress. Kim Kardashian revealed to Vogue that she lost seven pounds in three weeks to fit into the original dress and was heavily criticized for it.

10. Simone Biles

Simone Biles walked the red carpet at the 2021 Met Gala in an outfit created by Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk from Area. The gymnast’s outfit consisted of a star-studded black leotard, and she topped it off with a strapless plunging neckline encrusted with Swarovski crystals, which featured an equally impressive train. She completed the look with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti chunky sandals, rings, chunky earrings and hair clips. Simone Biles was extremely brave with this choice because her dress weighed 88 kilograms.