The 2026 Met Gala is officially underway, and the glitterati of Hollywood and beyond are descending on the most glamorous red carpet of them all as we speak. This year's theme is "Costume Art," which is the same name of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition. The dress code is "Fashion Is Art," which means we're going to be seeing plenty of sartorial splendor on those hallowed museum steps this evening. However, beauty fans know that there is no complete look without a drop-dead-gorgeous hair and makeup look, or a set of perfectly-manicured nails. That's why I'll be reporting every celebrity and her (or his) glam choices live as arrivals hit the carpet.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala, alongside lead chairperson and Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour. With veteran attendees across the style spectrum, from Sabrina Carpenter to Teyana Taylor to the Kardashian-Jenner clan—and perhaps a few notable no-shows (Taylor Swift and Zendaya, please surprise us with an appearance) I'll be here to keep you updated in real time with every delicious beauty look from the 2026 red carpet. And don't forget to check out our live fashion blog tonight for all the best outfits from this year's Met Gala.
Amanda Seyfried
Nobody wears a Barbie ponytail quite like Amanda Seyfried. The Oscar-nominated actress looks divine tonight with her soft smokey eye and mile-long blonde hair.
Naomi Osaka
The tennis star did not come to play this evening with this set of ruby red claws. Her curly tendrils add a little softness to the otherwise exceptionally fierce manicure.
Katy Perry
While I'd love to tell you what Katy Perry's makeup looks like this evening, I will say this chrome mask is kind of... intriguing? Her dark brunette hair looks sleek and smooth and her body glow is popping, but let's see if she eventually reveals the rest of her Met Gala glam.
Dree Hemingway
Although most of her perfect blonde hair is covered with this robust collar, the Love Story actress still has the greatest set of cheekbones to compliment that silver gown.
Loli Bahia
I'm not saying I want to grow a unibrow just yet, but Loli Bahia is making a strong case for its glamorous possibilities tonight. The French beauty is all stunning smokey eyes and demi-matte skin tonight.
Sarah Pidgeon
That infamous blonde hair looks dazzling under the red carpet lights. Sarah Pidgeon's first trip to the Met Gala is just as elegant as I expected it to be.
Connor Storrie
In his first Met Gala appearance, Heated Rivaly's Connor Storrie is showing off his flawless skin and enviable bone structure like the superstar he is becoming.
Joey King
In one of the most romantic makeup looks of the night, Joey King proves that oodles of pink blush is always a good idea, whether on a red carpet or for everyday.
Gwendoline Christie
Did Gwendoline Christie take a page out of Jared Leto's Met Gala playbook? The Game of Thrones and Wednesday star looks drop-dead-gorgeous in a deep, blood red lip and platinum blonde hair, with her carbon-copy face mask on stand-by for photo ops.
Doja Cat
The perfect cut crease doesn't exi.... I stand corrected, because Doja Cat is serving sculpted eye perfection on the Met Gala carpet. I'm also here for this butter pecan blonde hair for her spring apperance.
Zoë Kravitz
Although it seems that she is strategically hiding her giant diamond ring, Zoë Kravitz looks as stunning as ever with soft maroon eyeshadow and perfectly lined lips. Her half-up, half-down hair also has her looking like the spitting image of her mom, Lisa Bonet.
Lena Dunham
The NYT best-selling author hit the carpet tonight with a pair of bleached brows and feathery brunette bangs that mirrored her red feather dress.
Claire Foy
Okay, this whole look is a true work of art. This red lipstick with the sculpted black veil?! I cannot handle! It's so good. Yet another reminder to wear all of the sunscreen this summer so I can have alabaster skin like Claire Foy.
Jamila Robinson
Another editor slaying her glam tonight! The editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious has a seriously striking set of sculptural braids, with different colors of fabric woven into each arch. Fashion is art, indeed.
Jessica Kayll
I adore a little baby's breath woven into the hair, and designer Jessica Kayll looks too cute for words with her hair styled this this tonight.
Rebecca Hall and Morgan Spector
Train daddy is looking mighty, mighty fine tonight, and his wife Rebecca Hall is serving one of the best dark red lips I've seen on the gala circuit this season. Keep your eyes peeled for the shade reveal!
Chase Sui Wonders
Behold, another glossy chignon on Chase Sui Wonders. This editorial wet-look effect is proving to be a new red carpet go-to for the sartorial set, and I'm not mad at it.
Venus Williams
Venus Williams, coming through, y'all! The gems in this elegant braided updo are everything, and the classic smoky eye is just *chef's kiss* for tonight.
Lena Mahfouf
Yet another frosty blue eyeshadow situation! If you can tear your eyes away from this, ahem, handsy top, it's a very pretty makeup situation.
Chloe Malle
I would not expect that a bright red lip would look so stunning with a goldenrod yellow dress, but Vogue's editorial director pulls it off. It's giving Michelle Williams at the 2006 Oscars in the best way possible.
Charli xcx
Alert! I've spotted Charli xcx leaving the Carlyle Hotel on her way to the Met Gala a few blocks away, and she's rocking a fierce Barbie ponytail. I love that she's letting her crisp cat eye makeup shine tonight.
La La Anthony
Wow, okay this cherry cola red hair color on La La Anthony quite literally stopped me in my tracks. This is such a perfect color for her, and paired with this chocolate, embellished gown? Magnificent!
Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose
Nicole's daughter, Sunday Rose, is a mirror image of her famous mom, with long, high-shine hair that skims her rib cage. Whether it's extensions or a really stellar hair growth routine, I need to the details ASAP.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole has arrived! The co-chair of the gala is FLAWLESS with these buttery blonde extensions. Her divorce bangs are still going strong, and I am deeply here for this overall glam. Forever our witchy, ethereal queen.
Anna Wintour and Bee Carrozzini
Our first lady of the Met Gala is here with her daughter, Bee, and both look as regal as ever.
Kela Walker
Okay, yet another fun eyeshadow moment! Will this be a makeup trend for the 2026 Met Gala? I sure hope so, because nothing brings me joy like a touch of electric blue makeup. I'm pulling for more vivid hues tonight!
Mona Kosar Abdi
Okay, not to brag but the journalists tonight are absolutely eating and leaving no crumbs on the red carpet. Just look at Mona Kosar Abdi's silver eyeshadow and flawless, silky waves. The million-dollar smile is also perfection.
Cara Delevingne
Holy smoky eye! Delevingne shows us how it's done with this flawless flick of liner and sculpted eye look. Her wet-look wave updo really lets her makeup shine tonight, and I'm swooning.
Ashley Graham
Go, Marie Claire cover girl, go! Supermodel Ashley Graham proves once again that she is mother with this impeccable set of silver chrome nails.
Naomi Elizee
When I pray to the clear, glowing skin gods, this is what I'm hoping to achieve. Vogue's Senior Fashion Editor is looking all kinds of radiant this afternoon.
Emma Chamberlain
And we're off! The former Vogue red carpet correspondent is looking every bit like a high fashion peacock with her platinum pixie cut and bleached brows. I adore the pop of gold on the inner corners of her eyes—super chic and catches the light so well.
Zuri Hall
Okay, mermaid waves! The entertainment reporter is all kinds of chic with this Renaissance corset and romantic half-up, half-down hairstyle.