Met Gala 2024 LIVE — Demi Moore named ‘forever an icon’ in daring wallpaper look as fans call her ‘best dressed’
DEMI Moore proved why she's always been that girl at the 2024 Met Gala.
The movie star wore a custom dress from British-American designer Harris Reed that was created out of vintage archival wallpaper.
Fans were stunned by the daring ensemble, with one writing on X, formerly Twitter, "Demi Moore - forever an icon."
"Demi Moore is officially best dressed of the night!" another declared.
This year's theme was The Garden of Time, inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's newest exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Some celebrities took the theme literally, embodying visual representations of time and gardens, while others opted to explore what it meant to "reawaken" something in fashion.
Other looks that had fashion fans talking included Zendaya's Maison Margiela ensemble, Jennifer Lopez's Schiaparelli gown, and Sydney Sweeney's bold new hairstyle.
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Where the Met Gala is held
The Met Gala is an annual event held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, traditionally occurring on the first Monday of May each year (except for 2021, when it was held in September due to Covid-19 restrictions).
Attendees of the Met Gala usually opt to stay in nearby hotels, often gathering at select celebrity-favorite venues.
Last year, the Mark Hotel stood out as a popular spot for spotting celebrities.
Rewatch the Met Gala
The curtain has fallen on the 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet, but fear not if you've missed it.
You can catch the red carpet arrivals via the live stream replay on Vogue.com and YouTube.
Actor Gwendoline Christie, producer and actor La La Anthony, and model Ashley Graham joined forces as hosts for the 2024 carpet.
Co-chairs stun at Met Gala
Met Gala co-chairs Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth were captured speaking on-stage following the event's red carpet.
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Phoebe Dynevor's dress took a lot
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, 29, ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 6, clad in a bespoke dress by Victoria Beckham.
This marked her as the inaugural individual to grace the annual fashion affair in attire crafted by the 50-year-old designer.
Embracing the theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, Beckham skillfully embodied it through the Bridgerton actress's resplendent pink lace gown, adorned with meticulously hand-cut flowers and an elegant long train.
"In a nod to this year’s ‘Sleeping Beauties’ theme, the ethereal silhouette was hand-crafted from archival lace, and embellished with over 300 lace appliqué flowers, hand-cut and hand-sewn onto a tulle base," Beckham captioned a on Instagram.
Credit: Getty Images - Getty The numbers behind the look
Jennifer Lopez told La La Anthony on the Vogue red carpet that her look has 2.5 million crystals.
She explained that the look took eight hours and has four wings on the gown.
J-Lo has attended the Met 14 times and is co-chairing the event this year.
Fashion fans slam 'boring boys'
Fashion fans are very critical of the Met Gala men this year online.
“THE BOYS ARE SO BORING LIKE WHY EVEN BOTHER ATTENDING,” one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter,
“Me seeing men arrive in boring black suits yet again,” another added.
“Chris hemsworth is one of the co-chairs and his outfit is giving wedding at the beach… i hate men,” another added.
Tyla's shock outfit
Tyla’s sand gown prevented her from moving as her team had to carry her up the stairs.
She told E! that she didn’t care if she can’t sit down because she still looks cute.
Credit: GETTY Emily Ratajkowski stuns at Met Gala
Never one to shy from the fashion gods, Emily joined numerous other celebs and donned a daring sheer dress.
Showing off her curves, the model left little to the imagination, dripped with crystals and pulling her hair into a spiked updo.
Mixed reactions to Rita Ora’s look
Some fashion fans are slamming Rita Ora’s Met Gala look online, with one even comparing her gown to a “beaded curtain.”
“Erm… #RitaOra I have so many questions,” another wrote.
Rita told that the beads aged “back to the first and second century BC,” adding they are, “older, I think, than anyone on this planet.”
Some fashion admirers loved the look, tweeting, “Rita Ora’s team sourced beads from across continents and archives around the world spanning across time & history to create this look, and if THAT’S not an incredible interpretation of this theme nothing is.”
Dua Lipa wore Marc Jacobs
Dua Lipa stunned fans last night at the Met Gala after taking to the event in Marc Jacobs.
Her outfit was made up of a black and white corset alongside an ultra-low rise skirt.
Jessica Biel's picture-perfect outfit
Actress Jessica Biel looked stunning in a super low-cut bright pink dress.
The wife of Justin Timberlake stunned fans with her flowy outfit that had feathers scattered along the fabric to match the theme of the evening.
Her makeup perfectly matched her dress while she styled her brunette hair resting on her chest.
Fans react to Demi Moore's glamourous look
Fans have flocked to social media after they were in awe of Demi Moore's outfit.
Taking to X, one said: "Oh this is so iconic! Demi Moore understood the assignment."
A second wrote: "Cancel the show! Demi Moore gave me everything with this Harris Reed look."
Jennifer's plunging ensemble
Jennifer Lopez walked the green and white carpet of the Met Gala without her husband, Ben Affleck.
The Jenny From The Block hitmaker wore a beige-colored dress that left little to the imagination.
Jennifer wore a plunging ensemble that featured sparkly details running throughout the dress and ended with a medium-sized train.
She added a statement diamond necklace that pulled her look together.
Doja Cat's Met Gala return
Rapper Doja Cat returned to the Met Gala as well.
She was photographed with Beka Gvishiani while leaving her New York hotel.
The Say So hitmaker looked ready to hit the shower while wearing a towel-like dress and a hair wrap on her head.
She had her makeup perfectly executed while having some running down her cheeks.
Barry and Sabrina make Met Gala debut
Hollywood "it couple" Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter made their Met Gala debut together.
Barry Keoghan wore a Burberry suit with a top hat to the Met GalaCredit: GETTY 
Sabrina Carpenter wore an Oscar de la Renta gown for her Met debutCredit: GETTY
Fans say Usher is giving 'Phantom of the Opera'
Fans had a lot to say about Usher's unique McQueen Met Gala look.
"Usher giving Phantom of the Opera TEAAA!" one wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"Usher IS giving Zorro vibes, with a dash of Vampire In Brooklyn. Well, rather, Vampire In Manhattan," another joked.
However, many liked Usher's look, with one tweeting, "Y’all not talking enough about how ON THEME Usher is for #MetGala."
"A beautiful man you are @Usher," another agreed.
AI had viewers fooled
Images created by artificial intelligence circled the internet, fooling many viewers into thinking that Rihanna and Katy Perry were in attendance at the Met Gala.
The images painted the pop stars in beautiful garden-inspired gowns as the two appeared to be on the steps of this year's gala.
"I saw like 2 dresses… now which one is real?" a commenter asked about Katy on social media.
"Never Misses, Never Stumbles, Definition Of Beauty, Charm And Class, Queen Riri Till Infinity," another user wrote after thinking that the viral photo was actually of Rihanna.
More menswear looks
Chase Stokes opted for an edgier rockstar look in Michael KorsCredit: GETTY 
Odell Beckham Jr. wore an embroidered suit jacket to embrace the floral themeCredit: GETTY 
Lewis Hamilton stunned in a Burberry black suitCredit: GETTY 
Charlie Hunnam went classic with a dark suit that didn't quite hit the themeCredit: GETTY 
Usher wore a custom McQueen look with a capeCredit: Wireimage Menswear looks
The men mostly played it safe during the 2024 Met Gala, but there were a few standouts.
Avery Wilson graced the Met Gala in a see-through extravagant top with his co-stars in The WizCredit: GETTY 
Jaden Smith wore a custom Thom Browne look to the Met GalaCredit: GETTY 
Jonathan Bailey wore custom Loewe with a flower in place of a bow tieCredit: GETTY 
Jerry Seinfeld opted for a simple black tuxedoCredit: GETTY Explaining the theme
Met Gala 2024 Theme
The theme of the 2024 Met Gala is The Garden of Time, which draws inspiration from the latest exhibition of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Fans noticed Ariana Grande's voice change
After Ariana Grande's red carpet interview with Vogue at the Met Gala, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to accuse her of changing her voice.
"The way Ariana Grande's voice has changed from playing Glinda is spinning me," one wrote.
"Ariana Grande change her voice every few months," another agreed.
"Ariana Grande out here giving interviews talking in her 34th fake voice," a third added.
Angel Reese ditches her jersey for a gown
WNBA star Angel Reese graced the Met Gala in a Marco Capaldo gown.
Angel Reese celebrated her 22nd birthday by attending the Met GalaCredit: GETTY Fans are wondering where the Met Gala queens were
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to ask why some of the Met Gala's most notorious celebrities were absent his year.
"Met gala is over ?? no rihanna? no beyonce? no billie eilish? no taylor swift? no katy perry? no lady gaga? no blake lively? Wth??" one tweet read.
"Well we may not have gotten Rihanna, Blake, Katy, Gaga, correctly themed gowns or unique menswear but at least we all had fun complaining about not getting those things. See you next year," another added.
"Those who are still waiting for Rihanna and Blake lively but the Met Gala is over," a third wrote alongside a gif of a man trying not to cry.
Watch below to see Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner walk the carpet
Kendall Jenner’s Met Gala look slammed as ‘boring and cheap’ while fans say Kim Kardashian ‘looks like she just woke up’Christian Siriano slams Doja Cat's look
Christian Siriano said that Doja Cat looked like she was wearing a "wet T-shirt."
He added that her look didn't embrace the Met Gala theme.
Doja Cat defended her Met Gala choice on the red carpet by saying, 'A wet T-shirt is very sexy'Credit: GETTY
