
The picture perfect moments at the 2025 Met Gala didn’t stop on the red carpet.
After the stars made their way up the iconic steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, they gathered inside as the night rolled on for the big party.
From a girls night out between Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber to a mother-son moment between Diana Ross and Evan Ross, take a look at all the best photos from inside the doors of the Met Gala.
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Surprise!
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Hours after revealing her growing baby bump, Met Gala mainstay Rihanna makes her way inside the party.
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Lots of Love
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Russell Wilson shows some love to his wife Ciara with a kiss on her hand as the two step out for Monday’s big soirée.
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Epic Athleticism
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Athletes Miles Chamley-Watson, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles and Serena Williams make their way through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Model Behavior
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Imaan Hammam and Zendaya share a cheek kiss.
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Style Summit
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Hang this one of Lupita Nyong’o, Gabrielle Union, Coco Jones and Zendaya in the Met.
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Date Night
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Nnamdi Asomugha and Kerry Washington bring date night to the Met Gala in a rare public outing.
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All Dressed Up
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A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo show off their co-chair style after walking up the famous carpet.
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Gather Around
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A$AP Rocky, Miley Cyrus, Colman Domingo, Alton Mason and Raúl Domingo pose together inside.
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Just a Taste
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Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter reunite off the set of Carpenter’s “Taste” music video.
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Be Your Selfie
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Angela Bassett snaps a pic with Yara Shahidi.
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Double Date
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Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha are coordinated in black and white.
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Dapper Dressers
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A$AP Rocky was also sure to catch up with fashion icon Dapper Dan inside the party.
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Happy Hugs
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Jon Batiste and Anne Hathaway are overjoyed to see each other (or maybe she just wants to borrow the saxophone he brought)?
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Girls’ Night
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After walking the carpet Sabrina Carpenter and Sadie Sink posed together inside the gallery.
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To the Nines
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Dresed in purple, Gayle King walks arm-in-arm with a dapper Tyler Perry.
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Mother-Son Time
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After walking the carpet in a dazzling white gown featuring an 18-foot shawl embroidered with the names of all of her children and grandkids, Diana Ross changed into a glittering black number and posed alongside her date for the evening, son Evan Ross.
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Dynamic Duo
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Surrounded by narcissus flowers, Angela Bassett and Lizzo share a moment inside the party after walking the carpet on Monday night.
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‘Rules’ Don’t Apply
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Dua Lipa and her maybe-fiancé Callum Turner (check the ring!) have a fun moment at the Met Gala.
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Hosts with the Most
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Co-chairs Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams and Chair Anna Wintour pose together at the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” themed celebration on Monday.
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Well Suited
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Donatella Versace and Chance the Rapper are each other’s fashion dates for the evening.
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On the Record
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While interviewing the model on the red carpet, La La Anthony took a minute to pose with Gigi Hadid who was dressed in a golden custom Miu Miu gown.
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Lending a Hand
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It proved to be girls’ night for Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber who followed each other up the carpet and walked hand-in-hand once inside.
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Yeah!
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Usher entertained the crowd with his huge catalog of hits.
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Bisous for Baby
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From one rock royalty to the next generation! Stella McCartney gives Rihanna’s bump a smooch.
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No Pants, No Problem
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Rocking one of the night’s many no-pants looks, Doja Cat poses with Marc Jacobs whose floral accessories match the decor.
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Night at the Museum
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Kerry Washington and Demi Moore share a candid moment inside the galleries on Monday night.
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Take the Plunge
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Both Megan Thee Stallion and Alton Mason are sporting stylishly low-cut attire this evening.
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Icons Only
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Stevie Wonder and Anna Wintour have it made in their shades.
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Say Cheese!
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Halle Bailey snapped a selfie with Sydney Sweeney and Lisa.
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Star Power
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Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Mona Patel, Wendi Deng Murdoch, Kerry Washington and Ayo Edebiri bring it in for a star-powered photo inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday.
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Superstars
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S.Coups, Jennie and Lisa probably started a group chat we want in on.
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Mom and Dad
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Period.
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Girl Power
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After putting down her mic, La La Anthony makes her way inside the party and poses with Kylie Jenner.
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‘White Lotus’ Ladies
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White Lotus alums Lisa and Sydney Sweeney both got the shimmer and shine memo for their outfits Monday.
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Big Smiles
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Derek Blasberg has a laugh with Gigi Hadid inside the party.
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Friendly Chat
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Maybe Ashley Graham, now in Chicago on Broadway, is getting singing tips from Leon Bridges?
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Fashion Icons
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Designers Vera Wang and Tom Ford are picture perfect inside the famous museum.
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Sealed with a Kiss
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Baz Luhrmann smooches his wife Catherine Martin on the head at the star-studded party on Monday night.
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Sporting Group
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NFL stars Justin Jefferson, Joe Burrow, Jonathan Owens and Saquon Barkley prove they’ve got as much style off the field as on it.
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Supportive Spouse
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Raúl Domingo smiles alongside his husband — and Met Gala co-chair — Colman Domingo in sparkling purple suit.
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Knicks Fan
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Hardcore New York Knicks fan Spike Lee poses with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee inside the party.
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By Your Side
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Dee Ocleppo and Tommy Hilfiger hold hands as they walk inside Monday’s party.