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THE 2021 Met Gala kicked off with Kim Kardashian in a full-coverage black mask alongside Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, and JLo & Ben Affleck - who shared a kiss on the Vogue red carpet. 

Monday night brought the back to after being and the stars went all out in couture ensembles for the lavish event. 

Kim Kardashian covered up in a black faceless Balenciaga dress, mask, and stiletto boots
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Kim Kardashian covered up in a black faceless Balenciaga dress, mask, and stiletto bootsCredit: Getty
The reality star arrived at the event with Balenciaga Creative Director Demna Gvasalia in matching outfits
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The reality star arrived at the event with Balenciaga Creative Director Demna Gvasalia in matching outfitsCredit: Getty
JLo rocked a long brown dress that showed off her toned legs with a high slit
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JLo rocked a long brown dress that showed off her toned legs with a high slitCredit: Getty
The singer shared a passionate over-the-mask kiss with boyfriend Ben Affleck
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The singer shared a passionate over-the-mask kiss with boyfriend Ben AffleckCredit: Getty
Rihanna and boyfriend ASAP Rocky arrived together at the 2021 Met Gala in New York City
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Rihanna and boyfriend ASAP Rocky arrived together at the 2021 Met Gala in New York CityCredit: Getty
Justin and Hailey Bieber looked amazing on the Met Gala red carpet after his VMA win
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Justin and Hailey Bieber looked amazing on the Met Gala red carpet after his VMA winCredit: The Mega Agency
Kendall went for a typically eye-catching look on the red carpet
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Kendall went for a typically eye-catching look on the red carpetCredit: Getty
Justin Bieber and wife Hailey opted for classic black
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Justin Bieber and wife Hailey opted for classic blackCredit: Getty

Tonight's star-studded fundraiser was given the theme "America: A Lexicon Of Fashion" at the Big Apple's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

, 40, and Balenciaga Creative Director Demna Gvasalia both covered up in a black faceless that included a mask over their entire head.

The mysterious look is similar to what the reality star has worn to Kanye West's Donda events recently.

However, reported that the Yeezy mogul did not attend the gala and insisted that the designer Demna joined the reality star.

rocked a long brown dress that showed off her toned legs with a high slit, plunging neckline, and large-brim hat.

The Hustlers actress was joined by former fiance and current boyfriend, , and even shared a passionate kiss over their face masks.

One of the last couples to arrive at the fashion fundraiser was "Queen of the Met" with boyfriend ASAP Rocky.

The Fenty founder kept it simple in an all-black ruffled gown while her rapper boyfriend wore a colorful patchwork cloak over his body.

Bad Guy singer , 19, looked stunning in a nude Oscar de la Renta ball gown complete with a long tulle train. 

She wore lots of diamonds around her wrists and ears while she rocked short blonde hair with a smokey eye.

stunned in a sheer nude gown with hundreds of hand-sewn jewels on the top layer and around her neck.

Her close friend, , wore a simple ivory Prada gown with long black leather gloves that she said was "very American" despite being an Italian designer.

Lil Nas X arrived in a gold Atelier Versace cloak with a train that followed multiple feet behind him.

Under the dramatic cape was a jewel-encrusted gold jumpsuit that he wore for the remainder of the red carpet.

RED HOT RED CARPET

The co-chair of the Met Gala, Timothee Chalamet, 25, posed in a pristine ivory suit and Cartier brooches but added a casual touch with Converse shoes. 

Jennifer Hudson was red hot in a floor-length AZ Factory gown complete with a cape and long train.

Schitt's Creek star and creator Dan Levy dazzled in an outfit that had a graphic that depicted two people kissing by designer Loewe and complete with Cartier jewels.

Model showed off her amazing toned figure with a sheer floral Moschino dress that flaunted her bare butt.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion stunned in a light pink Coach gown with jewels encrusted throughout the dress.

Following a night of big wins at the MTV VMAs, Olivia Rodrigo, 18, made her first-ever Met Gala appearance in a black lace outfit with feather accents.

Ozark actress Julia Garner stunned in a skintight Stella McCartney sheer silver dress with an embellished bodysuit underneath. 

STARS SHOW THEIR WILD SIDE

Elliot Page wore a dapper black tux with a green rose on his lapel during the actor's first Met Gala.

Wild Side songstress Normani stunned in a lavish mustard-colored ball gown complete with massive puffy sleeves.

Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams went with an all-black goth look in a Thom Browne dress and matching dark makeup.

Big Little Lies actress Zoe Kravitz left little to the imagination in a studded jeweled ensemble that exposed her toned abs with just a bra and underwear underneath.

Saweetie showed off her hip cutouts on the steps in a shimmering sequin dress with a staggering train trailing behind her. 

Gabrielle Union looked incredible in an artistic white gown complete with unique patterns and standout pieces.

Ilana Glazer donned a nude palette, wearing a Jason Rembert hand-sewn gown with a sheer patterned camoflauge overlay and feathered sleeves.

Keke Palmer stunned in a fitted floor-length black gown studded in gold embellishments. 

PRETTY IN PINK

Fresh off her exciting engagement news, Kate Hudson looked pretty in a revealing baby pink skirt, silk bra, and feathered cape.

Whoopi Goldberg made a splash in a purple multi-layered dress with a long ruffled coat that was complete with an emerald underskirt.

Just months after welcoming her first baby, Emily Ratajkowski looked incredible in a skin-tight red lace gown with a long flowing train.

Fellow Covergirl Cara Delevingne made a statement in an all-white ensemble with a bold red message that red "peg the patriarchy."

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Kristen Stewart changed up her hair to a blonde ponytail and paired her look with a floral pink blazer, white pants, and a matching blouse.

While Vogue editor-in-chief and host of the evening, Anna Wintour, strutted on her big night in a multi-level Oscar de la Renta floral patterned gown.

Billie looked stunning in a nude Oscar de la Renta ballgown complete with a long tulle train
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Billie looked stunning in a nude Oscar de la Renta ballgown complete with a long tulle trainCredit: Getty
Lil Nas X arrived in a gold Atelier Versace cloak with a long train that followed
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Lil Nas X arrived in a gold Atelier Versace cloak with a long train that followedCredit: Getty
Normani stunned in a lavish mustard-colored ball gown complete with puffy sleeves
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Normani stunned in a lavish mustard-colored ball gown complete with puffy sleevesCredit: Getty
Gigi Hadid wore a simple ivory Prada gown with long black leather gloves
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Gigi Hadid wore a simple ivory Prada gown with long black leather glovesCredit: Rex
Jennifer Hudson was red hot in a floor-length AZ Factory gown complete with a cape
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Jennifer Hudson was red hot in a floor-length AZ Factory gown complete with a capeCredit: Getty
Kate Hudson looked pretty in a baby pink skirt, bra, and feathered cape
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Kate Hudson looked pretty in a baby pink skirt, bra, and feathered capeCredit: Getty
Kristen Stewart changed up her hair to a blonde ponytail and paired her look with a pink blazer
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Kristen Stewart changed up her hair to a blonde ponytail and paired her look with a pink blazerCredit: Getty
Zoe Kravitz left little to the imagination in a studded jeweled ensemble
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Zoe Kravitz left little to the imagination in a studded jeweled ensembleCredit: Getty
Elliot Page wore a black tux with a green rose on his lapel during the actor's first Met Gala
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Elliot Page wore a black tux with a green rose on his lapel during the actor's first Met GalaCredit: Getty
Megan Thee Stallion stunned in a strapless light pink Coach dress with layers of tulle
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Megan Thee Stallion stunned in a strapless light pink Coach dress with layers of tulleCredit: Getty
Emily Ratajkowski rocked a red lace gown with a long flowing train
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Emily Ratajkowski rocked a red lace gown with a long flowing trainCredit: Getty
Olivia Rodrigo made her first-ever Met Gala appearance in a black lace feathered outfit
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Olivia Rodrigo made her first-ever Met Gala appearance in a black lace feathered outfitCredit: Getty
Irina Shayk showed off her amazing toned figure with a sheer floral Moschino dress
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Irina Shayk showed off her amazing toned figure with a sheer floral Moschino dressCredit: Rex
Cara Delevingne made a statement in an all-white ensemble with a bold red message
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Cara Delevingne made a statement in an all-white ensemble with a bold red messageCredit: Getty
Gabrielle Union looked incredible in an artistic white gown
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Gabrielle Union looked incredible in an artistic white gownCredit: Getty
Timothee Chalamet posed in a pristine ivory suit and Cartier brooches with Converse shoes
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Timothee Chalamet posed in a pristine ivory suit and Cartier brooches with Converse shoesCredit: Getty
Whoopi Goldberg looked pretty in purple with a long ruffled dress
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Whoopi Goldberg looked pretty in purple with a long ruffled dressCredit: Getty
Saweetie showed off her hip cutouts on the steps in a shimmering sequel dress
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Saweetie showed off her hip cutouts on the steps in a shimmering sequel dressCredit: Getty
Dan Levy dazzled in a graphic outfit by designer Loewe and complete with Cartier jewels
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Dan Levy dazzled in a graphic outfit by designer Loewe and complete with Cartier jewelsCredit: Getty
Maise Williams stunned in a Thom Browne dress and matching dark makeup
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Maise Williams stunned in a Thom Browne dress and matching dark makeupCredit: Getty
Ozark star Julia Garner stunned in a sheer silver dress with an embellished bodysuit beneath
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Ozark star Julia Garner stunned in a sheer silver dress with an embellished bodysuit beneathCredit: Getty
Supermodel Iman stunned with a dramatic feathered dress and headpiece
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Supermodel Iman stunned with a dramatic feathered dress and headpieceCredit: Getty
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