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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Zendaya outfit change!
Zendaya changed outfits at the top of the stairs and looped around for another red carpet appearance.
The girlies are out
More looks from tonight's Met Gala:
Lana and Kim are ethereal
Lana Del Rey and Kim Kardashian posed together in front of the Met Gala.
Kendall Jenner has arrived
Kendall Jenner has arrived at the Met in a brown sequined Alexander McQueen look.
She came for magic
Nicole Kidman has arrived with her husband Keith Urban in a Balenciaga gown.
'I am the sequins'
Keke Palmer said that she was "rising from the ashes" with a glam Met Gala look.
Serena Williams is serving
Tennis star Serena Williams is proving that she can serve on and off the court with her Met Gala look.
'You'll know more soon'
Ariana Grande revealed to La La Anthony that fans will "know more soon" when asked about the Wicked film.
Her co-star Cynthia Erivo crashed the interview to say hi and added that everyone in the cast and crew has worked "very very hard" on the film.
"There's a lot happening, and it's very full," Cynthia added.
The men are lacking
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.
Ariana is eternal sunshine
Ariana Grande has arrived at the Met Gala.
Mother is here
Kris Jenner has arrived at the Met Gala in Oscar de la Renta.
Pro-Palestine protestors march toward the gala
Over 1,000 pro-Palestine demonstrators have been spotted marching to the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art where the 2024 Met Gala is being held.
The crowd has removed steel barricades blocking off traffic leading to the gala, prompting a large response from the NYPD.
The protesters are a part of the group Within Our Lifetime and they called for a "Day of Rage" protest.
Tyla doesn't care that she can't sit
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.
Stray Kids in Tommy Hilfiger
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."
Rita Ora bares it all
Fans are calling the looks 'boring'
Fashion fans are not impressed by this year's Met Gala looks, with one writing on X, formerly Twitter, "the met gala is the one place where you’re supposed to wear ART why do these celebrities show up looking so boring ?? like stay home if you not gonna wear something exciting."
"WHERE IS THE REAWAKENING FASHION???? GARDEN OF TIME?!??" another demanded.
"Don’t think i can take another beige outfit," a third added.
Awakening fashion
Tonight's Gala honors the Met's exhibition on Reawakening Fashion.
Let's take a look at some more looks from the carpet.
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.
Zendaya stuns in Maison Margiela
Zendaya, one of this year's co-chairs has arrived in a Maison Margiela look.
Stars are arriving to the Garden of Time
The Met Gala has only just begun, but many stars have graced the green carpet in their Met looks.
This year's dress code is, The Garden of Time, which celebrates the Met's latest exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
Lea Michele's baby bump
Lea Michele revealed her baby bump in a blue Rodarte gown with a tulle cape and floral detail.
Jenny from The Met
Jennifer Lopez, another co-chair of this year's gala, was spotted leaving her New York hotel en route to the Met.
A king among men
Bad Bunny, who is frequently known for his fashion looks, has arrived at the Met Gala. He is also co-chairing the event.
Co-chair Chris Hemsworth arrives in style
Chris Hemsworth, who was named as this year's co-chair, has arrived at the Met with his wife, Elsa Pataky.