Met Gala 2021: Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox - Dazzling red carpet appearances by A-List stars

1.Kim Kardashian

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian hogged the limelight with her undercover look at the Met Gala 2021. On Tuesday, she attended the red carpet covering up her face in an all-black head-to-toe Balenciaga ensemble including balaclava. Kim wore the outfit designed by creative director Demna Gvasalia for the Paris-based high-fashion label. She was basically dressed in a black T-shirt dress over a curve T-shirt with a bodysuit. For her hairstyle, she chose to sport a ponytail featuring extensions that hung down below her derriere. Kim's look, however, received mixed reactions from the social media users. "That's how you make an entry. Kim killing it," a user commented. "I'm starting to think she has a pimple she wants to hide and this is her 'fashion' way of doing it," a Twitter user quipped.

2.Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck

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3.Megan Fox

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After making waves at the MTV VMAs, American actor Megan Fox turned heads at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City. However, she arrived without her boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly.Kelly had a 6 pm concert at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage in NYC, reported Us Weekly.Megan wowed on the 2021 Met Gala red carpet in a plunging red lace-up Dundas gown covered in sequins and cutouts. The 35-year-old actor switched up her classic hair look for the occasion as well, sporting a ponytail and bangs with her fiery red lipstick.It took 50 people to embroider the dress, stylist Maeve Reilly told E!'s Zanna Roberts Rassi. The elaborate look could be a nod to Fox`s boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly, who skipped out on the event.Gun Kelly wore a glittering red Dolce & Gabbana suit to the VMAs on Sunday night, while Megan bared it all in a completely see-through Mugler dress styled over a nude corset bra and bedazzled thong.

4.Justin Bieber-Hailey Baldwin

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Twinning in black, Justin Bieber and Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber walked hand-in-hand at the Met Gala 2021. Justin wore a dark suit with a black suitcase in his hands, while Hailey wore a black gown with a plunging neckline. Hailey accessorised her classy look with a pair of black glasses. This is Justin's first appearance at Met Gala after 2015. On the other hand, Hailey was last in attendance in 2019. The black head-to-toe look of the couple has impressed fans a lot.Reacting to the pictures of Justin and Hailey from the fashion gala, a user commented, "The two look so hot." Another one wrote, "The most stylish couple." Justin and Hailey have been married since 2018.

5.Naomi Osaka

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Naomi Osaka isn't just a winner on the tennis court, but she also deserves a trophy for her stunning Met Gala fashion choice. The 23-year-old tennis star graced the Met Gala 2021 in an outfit that grabbed many eyeballs and of course, it was in line with the evening's theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. Naomi arrived at the 2021 Met Gala in a custom Louis Vuitton outfit, featuring a purple and blue swirl-print gown with a sweetheart-style neckline and an elaborate black ruffled cape, reported People magazine. She amped up the drama quotient by pairing it with black boots and an elaborate hairstyle, accented with red sparkles. During the Vogue Livestream, event co-chair Naomi said her older sister Mari Osaka, who recently retired from tennis, helped design the look along with Louis Vuitton's Nicolas Ghesquiere."We both really love fashion and we love designing," Naomi said, adding that they paid homage to the theme of the night (In America) by representing her heritage. "For me Americana kinda means a mix of all cultures and this dress and this look kind of represents my two backgrounds, Haitian and Japanese, so I was really glad I was able to incorporate it," she added. The tennis star is attending the big night with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae. Naomi isn't just a guest at this year's event, she's acting as co-chair alongside fellow Gen Z stars Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish and Amanda Gorman, marking the youngest co-chair crew yet. Designer Tom Ford, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour serve as honorary chairs. 

6.Dan Levy

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Canadian actor Dan Levy, the star and co-creator of popular sitcom 'Schitt's Creek', has surprised his fans by appearing at the Met Gala 2021. In order to go with this year's fashion event's theme 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion', Levy worked with the designers to create a powerful ensemble that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. Levy's Met Gala outfit features an image of two men kissing. He even took to Instagram to give more details about his ensemble. "I was fortunate enough to also get to work with @jonathan.anderson and the incredible team of designers and craftspeople at @loewe on a look that meant something to all of us. With support from the estate of American multimedia artist and LGBTQIA+ activist, David Wojnarovicz (1954-1992), Jonathan and the design team built upon an image of two men kissing from Wojnarovicz's work, Fu** You Faggot Fu***r, named after a homophobic cartoon the artist had come across," he wrote. Levy added, "But rather than feed on the message of hate, we wanted to celebrate queer love and visibility - acknowledging how hard artists like Wojnarovicz had to fight, while also presenting the imagery in a way that offered a hopeful message. Tonight, we're celebrating the resilience, the love, and the joy of the community while honoring a crucial American voice that was taken from us too soon." Social media users have heaped praises on Levy for his support for LGBTQ people." Inspired. Thank you for always supporting LGBTQ community," a netizen commented. Levy came out as gay at the age of 18.

7.Amanda Gorman

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American poet-activist Amanda Gorman has made her Met Gala debut. For the event, the 23-year-old star donned a stunning royal blue Vera Wang gown. Ahead of the gala, Gorman gave a red carpet correspondent some details about her look, and there's no doubt that she was perfectly aligned with the theme for the evening, 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion'. She said that the ensemble is meant to make her look like a "reimagined Statue of Liberty", reported E! News. She arrived in a gorgeous strapless custom gown inspired by the Statue of Liberty. Along with a sweetheart neckline, mini hem, and flowing draped detailing, the outfit features individually hand-stitched crystals. The poet accessorised the dress with matching strappy stilettos and a book-shaped clutch. She had her hair styled in a single, stunning braid. Gorman sported delicately placed crystals on her face that coordinated with her shimmery headpiece and overall subtle makeup look. "I'm wearing Vera Wang tonight. We had the idea of me coming as a reimagined Statue of Liberty, having a book as she does with a line from the poem on the Statue on it," Gorman told the outlet, adding of her silver headpiece, "And I really just wanted to wear a laurel crown because that's really important in poetry." As for what tonight's Met Gala theme means to her, Gorman continued, "Tonight's theme, for me I really looked at it as a night where we can come together as a country and celebrate one of the things that makes us so beautiful, which is our diversity, which is all the different forms of people showing up tonight. So that's really what I'm here to take part in." Gorman is co-chairing this year's Met Gala alongside Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish and tennis pro Naomi Osaka.

8.Kendall Jenner-Gigi Hadid

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American supermodel Gigi Hadid made an elegant entrance at the 2021 Met Gala, marking her first major appearance since becoming a mom to daughter Khai last year. Ascending the steps of the red carpet on Monday evening in a monochrome satin gown by Prada that was pure elegance, Gigi complemented the ensemble with a vibrant red ponytail, glam black gloves and matching stockings. According to E! News, at her arrival, she stopped and talked to Vogue about raising her daughter Khai. Gigi said, "She's one next week and I just feel like I've been on mama duty. I've been at the farm every day in my sweatpants and in our matching messy buns." She continued, "Tonight, I'm showing her what it means to dress up, own it and have balance." The 2021 Met Gala marked Gigi's sixth consecutive ceremony and her first since she and longtime love Zayn Malik became parents to Khai, exactly one year ago. While the British singer was presumably stuck at home on diaper duty, Gigi for sure felt right at home alongside fellow Met attendee and little sister Bella Hadid. Gigi first attended the Met Gala in 2015 wearing a fiery Diane von Furstenberg gown. She wore Tommy Hilfiger in 2016 and 2017, followed by Versace in 201 8 and Michael Kors in 2019.  Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner just proved that she is a supermodel for a reason! The 25-year-old star arrived at the Met Gala 2021 in a sheer gown adorned with glittering gemstones. The model left little to the imagination on the red carpet of the fashion event, where she sparkled in a sheer Givenchy gown that put a sexy twist on a classic style. The look featured a long train and long sleeves with a bold, diamond-covered choker. Kendall flaunted skin-toned panties under the see-through gown. The model completed her sizzling look with strappy heels and brunette hair up.As per Page Six, Kendall's sparkling gown was inspired by a dress famed Givenchy muse Audrey Hepburn wore in 'My Fair Lady', which included the same jewel-embellished sleeves and choker - albeit minus the sheer factor. Other members of Kendall's famous family also graced the red carpet, with both mom Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian opting for all-black ensembles. Pregnant sister Kylie Jenner, however, skipped out on the America-themed event. While the model has been dating NBA star Devin Booker, the pair is yet to make their red carpet debut, and she appeared to attend the Met Gala solo. Kendall first attended the Met Gala back in 2014 when she was 18 and has become a staple at the annual event. The last time Kendall walked the Met red carpet was in 2019 when she and Kylie Jenner collaborated on similarly designed, Las Vegas showgirl-inspired Versace looks, Kendall's in orange and Kylie's in purple.

 

9.Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes

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One of the most-talked-about couples -- Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes brought their fashion A-game to the Met Gala 2021. The two, who have been dating for a while, made their debut as a pair at the fashion event in a glamorous way. Camila wore a purple sparkly crop top and skirt while Shawn flaunted his chiselled physique in an open leather jacket and black pants. And reportedly it was Camila only who convinced her boyfriend to go shirtless at the gala. After marking her presence on the red carpet, the 'Cinderella' star took to Instagram to express her happiness about her debut at Met Gala." First !! Met !! Gala," she wrote alongside a video, which features her posing for the cameras. September has been going great for the couple's fans as prior to Met Gala, Shawn and Camila walked the red carpet together for the latter's 'Cinderella' premiere in Miami and appeared at the 2021 VMAs with separate performances.

10.Kit Harington and Rose Leslie

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Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie turned heads at the Met Gala 2021 with tributes to the 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion' theme. The 34-year-old actor looked dapper in a custom Saint Laurent suit, while his wife was a vision to behold on the evening as she wore a canary yellow tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta, reported Us Weekly. "We were wanting to go for art deco but with a modern concept, but we wanted to end with old Hollywood glamour," Leslie explained to Keke Palmer of their ensembles. "We wanted to showcase the decadence and the luxury of it all," she added. The couple were "nervous," she told the True Jackson, VP alum. "We're buzzing. It's amazing, the energy from the crowd outside. It's sensational. We feel very blessed to be here tonight." The 'Game of Thrones' actors began dating in 2012, and they got engaged five years later. The couple wed in June 2018 in Scotland with news breaking in September 2020 that Leslie was pregnant with their first child. 

11.Rihanna

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stole the show as they arrived together, marking their red carpet debut at the Met Gala 2021. Rihanna dressed in a gigantic sculptural coat dress, featuring a high collar and flared hem, while A$AP Rocky wrapped himself in a multicolour quilted blanket look. Rihanna topped off her look with a black beanie, Bvlgari jewels and a diamond headpiece, reported Us Weekly. Rocky later dropped his oversized outerwear to reveal a black suit with jewelled embellishment on the collar. The event marked the couple's first Met Gala together as the star-studded evening was cancelled in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, the 'Diamonds' singer was noticeably absent from the gala after co-hosting the 2018 event alongside Anna Wintour, Amal Clooney and Donatella Versace. Rihanna and A$AP have been photographed posing on the carpet together before officially becoming a couple, most memorably at the 2019 Fashion Awards in London. But this marks their official debut after People magazine confirmed their relationship in November 2020, nearly a year after Rihanna split from her boyfriend of three years Hassan Jameel in January 2020. Rihanna attended her first Met Gala in 2007. She has since turned the event into her personal runway by wearing statement-making outfits year after year. Some of Rihanna`s biggest fashion hits include 2014's sexy Stella McCartney white skirt and crop top combo for the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' theme and 2015`s yellow Guo Pei cape and matching headpiece in honour of the 'China Through the Looking Glass' theme. 

 

 

 

 

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