Slated for May 6 this year, the Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion—the one time of the year when all of your favorite celebrities dress up in the most beautiful, over-the-top outfits to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.
Last year, celebrities like Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, J.Lo, and Ariana Grande came to the Met Ball dressed for the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme. Think: sequins, bejeweled dresses, and diamond crowns. In other words, the event never disappoints.
Here, everything you need to know about the 2019 Met Gala.
The Date
The Met Gala falls annually on the first Monday of May, so this year it will be held on May 6, 2019.
The Time
Red carpet coverage begins at 5 p.m. EST.
The Location
If it wasn't obvious, the event is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
This year's theme is "Camp: Notes on Fashion," but it's not what you think. It's a reference to Susan Sontag's 1964 essay Notes on Camp, where she defines the word "camp" in many different ways.
“We are going through an extreme camp moment, and it felt very relevant to the cultural conversation to look at what is often dismissed as empty frivolity but can be actually a very sophisticated and powerful political tool, especially for marginalized cultures,” said the Costume Institute Curator Andrew Bolton, per The New York Times. “Whether it’s pop camp, queer camp, high camp or political camp—Trump is a very camp figure—I think it’s very timely.”
Previous themes include "Manus x Machina" (2016), "Punk: Chaos to Couture" (2013), and "China: Through the Looking Glass" (2015).
The Co-Hosts
Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles will host the 2019 Met Gala. Yes, you read that correctly.
Lady Gaga at the 2016 Met Gala.
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Can I Watch It on TV?
The Met Gala isn't televised, but there will be plenty of live streams to watch the celebrities walk up the notorious Met Gala stairs. After they walk the red carpet, the stars enjoy a private cocktail party, go through the exhibit, and have a sit-down dinner with special performances.
You can watch it on E! starting at 5 p.m for their pre-show coverage. If you don't have a TV, you always can sign up for a free trial on Hulu Live TV, though E! will also likely stream the red carpet coverage on their Facebook and Twitter.
Yes, starting May 9! The exhibit opens up to the public every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Admission is $12 for students, $25 for adults, and $17 for seniors. Learn more about the museum's past exhibitions here.
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Emilia Clarke
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Emily Ratajkowski
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Letitia Wright
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Kate Moss
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Blake Lively
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Cassie Ventura
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Cardi B
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Cara Delevingne
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Zendaya
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Scarlett Johansson
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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
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In Gentle Monster x Alexander Wang sunglasses, Alexander Wang dress, and Platinum by Chopard earrings; Scott in Christian Louboutin shoes
Selena Gomez
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In Coach and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Ashley in a Paco Rabanne dress, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes. Mary-Kate in The Row dress and Paco Robanne tunic, Stephen Russell jewelry, and Saint Laurent shoes
Nick Jonas
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Madonna
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In Jean Paul Gaultier gown, Miu Miu boots, Rinaldy Yunardi crown and necklace, Jacob & Co mesh gloves and necklace, jewelry from Lana Jewelry, Narcisa Pheres, Pascale Monvoisin, and Catherine Angiel
Nicki Minaj
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In Oscar de la Renta, Le Silla shoes, and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Yara Shahidi
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In Chanel SS18 couture and Christian Louboutin shoes
Mary J. Blige
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In Versace
Jared Leto
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In Gucci
Gigi Hadid
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In Atelier Versace and Christian Louboutin shoes
Evan Rachel Wood
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Trevor Noah
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Winnie Harlow
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In Tommy Hilfiger dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Brittny Wood headpiece, and Bvlgari diamonds
Emma Stone
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In Nicolas Ghesquière
Janelle Monae
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In Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin shoes
J.Lo
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In Balmain and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Michelle Williams
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In Louis Vuitton and Cartier jewels
Miley Cyrus
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In custom Baguette & Round Bezel hoops, Pyramid Spike cross charm, small cross studs, and a necklace by Sydney Evan
Salma Hayek
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Kendall Jenner
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In Off-White and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Ruth Negga
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In Louis Vuitton and Brian Atwood shoes
Jaden Smith
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In Louis Vuitton
Jennifer Connelly
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In Louis Vuitton
Priyanka Chopra
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In Ralph Lauren and Cartier jewels
Alicia Vikander
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In Nikos Koulis jewels
Lana del Rey
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In Gucci
Justin Theroux
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In Louis Vuitton
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk
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In custom Versace
Karlie Kloss
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In Brandon Maxwell
Sarah Jessica Parker
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In Dolce & Gabbana
Greta Gerwig
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In The Row and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Laura Dern
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In Proenza Schouler
Gisele Bündchen
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In Versace
Cindy Crawford
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In Atelier Versace and Jacob & Co. jewels
Ruby Rose
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In a Tommy Hilfiger dress and carried a Judith Leiber clutch
Michael B. Jordan
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In Off-White and Piaget timepiece
Jourdan Dunn
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In a Diane Von Furstenberg dress, Louboutin shoes, and Bvlgari diamonds
Katy Perry
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In Versace
Donald Glover
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Sarah Paulson
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Ariana Grande
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In Vera Wang
Tracee Ellis Ross
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In Michael Kors, Loriblu shoes, and Repossi jewelry
Hailey Baldwin
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In Tommy Hilfiger and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
In Ralph Lauren Collection dress and Bvlgari jewelry
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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In Ralph Lauren
Dakota Fanning
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Amber Heard
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In Carolina Herrera
Sasha Lane
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In Tory Burch
Kate Upton
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In Zac Posen
Lena Waithe
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In custom Carolina Hererra suit and cape and Verdura brooches
Eiza Gonzalez
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In Prabal Gurung, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Tasaki Atelier Jewelry
Rihanna
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In Maison Margiela, Christian Louboutin shoes, Maria Tash earrings, and Cartier jewels
Deepika Padukone
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In a Prabal Gurung gown and Christian Louboutin shoes
Katherine Langford
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In a Prada gown and Fred Leighton jewelry
Hailee Steinfeld
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In Prabal Gurung
Kate Bosworth
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In Oscar de la Renta
Gabrielle Union
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In a Prabal Gurung dress, Tasaki jewels, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and carried a Tyler Ellis clutch
Brooke Shields
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In Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Uma Thurman
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In Gabriela Hearst
Ashley Graham
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In Prabal Gurung
SZA
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In Atelier Versace
Mindy Kaling
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In Vassilis Zoulias
Kerry Washington
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In Ralph Lauren
Kris Jenner
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Zoë Kravitz
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In YSL and Jacob & Co. jewels
Amanda Seyfried
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In Prada
Andrew Garfield
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In Tom Ford
Lily Collins
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In Givenchy ss18 couture and Cartier jewels
Doutzen Kroes
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In Sies Marjan
Misha Nonoo
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Bella Hadid
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In Gareth Pugh
Donatella Versace
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In Atelier Versace
Cynthia Erivo
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In a Valentino gown, Sophia Webster shoes, a Hunting Season bag, and jewelry by Yeprem, Maria Tash, Eva Fehren, Shiffon Co., and Jude Frances
Huma Abedin
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Princess Beatrice
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Jonah Hill
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Lynda Carter
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In Zac Posen
Rita Ora
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In Prada
Kiersey Clemons
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Lili Reinhart
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In H&M and Platinum by Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Cole Sprouse
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In H&M
Olivia Munn
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In H&M and Christian Louboutin shoes
Jasmine Sanders
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In H&M
Daniel Kaluuya
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In Prada suit, David Yurman ring, Montblanc cufflinks, Piaget timepiece, and Jason of Beverly Hills bracelets
Amal Clooney
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In Richard Quinn and Christian Louboutin shoes
Bee Shaffer
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In Maison Valentino SS18 couture
Jenna Bush Hager
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