The Best Celebrity Instagrams from the Met Gala 2017

It takes a small village to prepare someone for the fashion extravaganza that is the Met Gala, which is why it's almost (almost) as entertaining to see celebrities getting dolled up before the event, pre-gaming with their friends, and waiting in the limo before they hit the red carpet. Below, see the best celebrity Instagrams from before the red carpet and at the event itself.

1. Kate Bosworth

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Hair salon or Comme des Garçons??? 😝😝😝 #MET

A post shared by Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) on Apr 29, 2017 at 2:58pm PDT

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I'd recognize that tattoo anywhere... @patidubroff ❤️😘 #metprep

A post shared by Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) on May 1, 2017 at 12:59pm PDT

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Step 2 🐣 @bridgetbragerhair #metprep

A post shared by Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) on May 1, 2017 at 3:34pm PDT

2. Selena Gomez

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Because it should be fun and truly authentic @stuartvevers my @coach crew 💕

A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on May 1, 2017 at 12:15pm PDT

3. Halle Berry

4. Blake Lively

5. Gwyneth Paltrow

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Bit of spackle and paint with my Dream Team @blakeerik #emmalovell #metball

A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on May 1, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

6. Miranda Kerr

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Pre-Met multitasking with @balletbeautiful & my @koraorganics Hydrating Mask 😘

A post shared by Miranda (@mirandakerr) on May 1, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

7. Fei Fei Sun

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Getting ready for #metgala2017 ❤❤💄💄💅🏼💅🏼💋💋💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

A post shared by FeiFei Sun☀️孙菲菲🇨🇳 (@feifeisun) on May 1, 2017 at 3:38pm PDT

8. Kate Hudson

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Golden Slumbers #Fashion #MetBall2017 🥂

A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) on May 1, 2017 at 2:30pm PDT

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Gearing up for Met Ball 🙆 #MetBall2017 #CommeDesGarcons

A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) on Apr 30, 2017 at 3:00pm PDT

9. Eva Chen

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Met Gala makeup! Last year @danielmartin created this crazy cool yellow eyeshadow look, this year it'll be all about the lips 👄

A post shared by Eva Chen (@evachen212) on May 1, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT

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Wearing @erdem77london and feeling like a Japanese pirate meets Lizzy Bennet meets vampire doll 💃🏻

A post shared by Eva Chen (@evachen212) on May 1, 2017 at 4:39pm PDT

10. Gisele

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Ready! 💃🏼 Pronta!

A post shared by Gisele Bündchen (@gisele) on May 1, 2017 at 3:06pm PDT

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❤️

A post shared by Gisele Bündchen (@gisele) on May 1, 2017 at 2:53pm PDT

11. Taylor Hill

12. Lena Dunham

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Met ready

A post shared by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on May 1, 2017 at 12:04pm PDT

13. Doutzen Kroes

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Excited for tonight's #metgala 🤗 #metkawakubo

A post shared by Doutzen Kroes (@doutzen) on May 1, 2017 at 11:24am PDT

14. Joan Smalls

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Shadow Pallet Of The Night For @joansmalls MET Gala Look @esteelauder #EsteePartner #LipstickEnvy

A post shared by Makeup Artist Patrick Ta (@patrickta) on May 1, 2017 at 10:01am PDT

15. Yolanda Hadid

16. Karen Elson

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What would the Met Ball be without spending a little time with the absolutely lovely @lilyaldridge

A post shared by Karen Elson (@misskarenelson) on May 1, 2017 at 2:50pm PDT

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Lovely in Lanvin @lanvinofficial

A post shared by Karen Elson (@misskarenelson) on May 1, 2017 at 12:54pm PDT

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Dressing up! @metcostumeinstitute

A post shared by Karen Elson (@misskarenelson) on May 1, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT

17. Lara Stone

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#metballin with the most wonderful @christopherkane 😍#metball2017

A post shared by Lara Stone (@lara_stone) on May 1, 2017 at 2:37pm PDT

18. Kristin Cavallari

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#MetGala hair on point thanks to @owengould !! I'll be on E! tonight talk all things fashion tonight 🙌🏻

A post shared by Kristin Cavallari (@kristincavallari) on May 1, 2017 at 2:50pm PDT

19. Kerry Washington

20. Mindy Kaling

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Having too much fun at my #metgala dress fitting 🌟💃🏾🌟 can I wear this forever? #representing

A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Apr 28, 2017 at 11:34am PDT

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In case you're wondering who's dressing me...👀💖✨ @prabalgurung @edie_parker

A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on May 1, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT

21. Solange

22. Karlie Kloss

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#MetGala Monday 🌱✨

A post shared by Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) on May 1, 2017 at 8:51am PDT

23. Adriana Lima

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#NEW - Adriana se arrumando para o Met Gala 2017 ⚡⭐💅 · Adriana getty ready for the Met Gala 2017 ⚡⭐💅 · @adrianalima #adrianalima #queen #metgala #metkawakubo

A post shared by Adriana Lima BR ⚡ (@mylifeadrii) on May 1, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT

24. Elizabeth Banks

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pre #metgala dance party 🎉 and preview.

A post shared by Elizabeth Banks (@elizabethbanks) on May 1, 2017 at 2:30pm PDT

25. Madonna

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Almost There! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻♥️

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on May 1, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT

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Pre Met Gala Face 😂 Before Getting into Battle Dress 👩🏻‍🚀 i prepare for Combat with MDNA Chrome Clay Mask 😂🎉🎉🎉🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💯♥️

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on May 1, 2017 at 1:32pm PDT

26. Liu Wen

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TEAMWORK for #MetGala2017!! Thank you so much!! @voguemagazine #esteemodel 💄@victorhenao @esteelauder 💇🏻 @junyahair ✂️ @victoria_yee_wow 📸 @deanastacia

A post shared by Liu Wen 刘雯 (@liuwenlw) on May 1, 2017 at 4:08pm PDT

27. Evan Rachel Wood

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We're on our way up!!! Guess who? #METGALA #maseratimoment

A post shared by ALTUZARRA (@altuzarra) on May 1, 2017 at 4:13pm PDT

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