Yes, several YouTubers have attended the Met Gala, especially in recent years, with big names like Emma Chamberlain, NikkieTutorials, Jackie Aina, and Addison Rae appearing as guests of YouTube or other brands, bridging the gap between digital creators and high fashion, though their presence can vary yearly.
The first generation of influencers to grace the Met Gala stairs was from YouTube (it is notable that most influencers don't actually make it inside — some are just invited to walk the carpet).
Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda. The "9 to 5" cast of acting legends and fashion icons has never been at the big night. Fashion icon Dolly Parton has walked many red carpets, but never one for the Met Gala. Her "9 to 5" costars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin also haven't.
Starting in the 2020s, the Met Gala has started including social-media influencers. The cost of a seat per guest to attend the Met Gala rose to US$50,000 by 2023, and to $75,000 in 2024.
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Notably, celebrity attendees generally don't pay for their own ticket, with entry costs and costumes financed by the major fashion houses who dress and invite them. All the money from Met Gala tickets are then donated to the Costume Institute, as a self-funded department of the museum.
We know for sure Tim Gunn was banned from the Met Gala because he said as much in 2016. “It is very true. It is a crazy story, and as far as I'm concerned, it's a very matter-of-fact story. I was asked what is the most unforgettable thing I've ever seen in fashion and I said, 'It's easy.
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#MetGala #BTS was amazing but spent the whole time working and didn't get to walk the main #RedCarpet but still had a blast.
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But, during a 2017 appearance on The Late Show with James Corden, Anna Wintour confirmed that Trump is the one person she would never invite back to the event.
In 2025, the world lost many notable figures, including Hollywood legends like Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, and Gene Hackman, musical icons such as Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, and D'Angelo, and prominent figures like architect Frank Gehry, director Rob Reiner, and even Pope Francis, marking a year of significant losses across entertainment, music, and public life.
The oldest living celebrity is often cited as Elisabeth Waldo, a violinist, composer, and conductor born in 1918, making her over 106 years old as of late 2024/early 2025, though specific lists update frequently; however, for actors, Eva Marie Saint (born 1924) and Ray Anthony (born 1922) are consistently among the oldest, with Anthony being one of the oldest male celebrities.
Alex Scott was the first famous face to be eliminated from the I'm a Celebrity camp. Hosts Ant and Dec revealed to the camp that Alex and Kelly Brook were in the bottom two following a public vote. After a tense moment, the pair revealed that Alex had been eliminated.
All the celebrities who skipped the 2025 Met Gala — including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Blake Lively. While some stars turned heads with daring looks at the 2025 Met Gala, others gave fashion's biggest night a miss altogether.
Similarly, less popular persons and current teen idols are referred to as B-list celebrities – and the ones with lesser fame as C-list ones. In 2000, Entertainment Weekly interpreted a C-list celebrity as "that guy (or sometimes that girl), the easy-to-remember but hard-to-name character actor".
Attendees aren't allowed to smoke inside the Met Gala.
Color-coding is also used, as Ward Durrett likes to go with the woman-man-woman-man pattern if possible. And another key rule that might surprise you: "Never seat spouses next to each other," she said. "The whole point of these things is to meet new people, and to be interested in what others are doing.
Max Hollein, CEO and director of the Met, said in an interview ahead of Monday's announcement that he hopes the exhibit will take visitors to the New York museum on a (very fashionable) journey through art history, where they will see connections throughout.
She lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to fit into her vintage Met Gala gown. How did Kardashian lose weight? She says she cut carbs and ate “just the cleanest veggies and protein.” She also ran on a treadmill and wore a sauna suit twice a day.