These Photos Show What Actually Happened Inside The 2024 Met Gala

These Photos Show What Actually Happened Inside The 2024 Met Gala

1.The decor was straight out of District 1 of the Hunger Games.

Light streams through a ceiling, casting shadows in a hallway with classical architecture and mural-covered walls
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Believe it or not, the Met Gala is not just a fashion show involving a staircase and a vague theme.

As this person said, "I thought they just walked up the stairs and that was it."

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Well, they don't just walk up those stairs! There's a party inside...

2.This year, the Met was transformed into some sort of mystical and low-key terrifying, haunted convent.

A projection of trees on the walls of a grand hallway with an illuminated staircase at the center
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3.The actual space was filled with plants.

A lavish event space with illuminated columns, lush greenery, and attendees in formal attire
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4.There was a large tree centerpiece in the middle of an atrium.

Elegant event space with a large central floral display and illuminated green projections on the ceiling. Guests in formal attire mingle nearby
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5.I assume this is where the Illuminati sacrifice happens.

Glass-ceilinged hall with projected patterns, central tree exhibit, and visitors on balconies
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6.They had a cocktail hour here:

Interior of a museum with sculptures and visitors walking around
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7.There were little tables set up for mingling as if it was some sort of community center for the elite 1%.

Interior of a sculpture gallery with classical statues on plinths, tables, and chairs arranged for an event
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8.Here's the tablescape for dinner:

Elegant event setup with round tables draped in blue, floral centerpieces, and arranged wooden chairs
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9. This year, Ariana Grande performed.

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10. She sang 7 songs.

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11.The co-chairs, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth gave some sort of speech.

Four individuals on stage, one in a sparkling dress, one in a hat and coat, another in a sequined gown, and one in a white suit
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12.Celebrities took pictures on this photo wall:

Person in an off-shoulder gown with floral pattern, posing beside vine-like branches
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13.Gayle King photobombed Janelle Monáe.

Two women at an event, one in a sheer, embellished gown and the other in a green dress with a ruffled skirt
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14.SJP had some sort of green elixir.

Two individuals at an event, one in a lace dress with a large hat and the other in a black tuxedo
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15.Colman Domingo and Sydney Sweeney had a mini Euphoria reunion which is probably the closest thing we'll ever get to a season 3.

Three people posing close together; two in suits with embroidery, one in a blue floral dress
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16.Cara Delevingne gave Ed Sheeran her shoes.

Ed Sheeran in a blue suit and a person in a glittery outfit with hood, exchanging a shiny award
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17.Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Jaden Smith shared a moment.

Two individuals standing side by side; one in a white suit with a necklace, the other in a black and white patterned outfit with embroidery
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18.Usher and Tommy Hilfiger held each other in a tender embrace.

Two men in formal attire shaking hands at an event, one in a suit with decorative motifs, the other in a red satin jacket
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19.James Corden took this totally un-staged photo.

Three people at an event, one male in tuxedo and glasses looking amused, and a male and female in formal attire engaging excitedly
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20.Gustav Magnar Witzøe sat dramatically on a blue couch.

Individual in an elegant, draped satin gown with embellished overlay seated at an event
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21.Sam Smith and their boyfriend Christian Cowan had a cocktail.

Two men at an event, one in a white suit holding a trophy, other in a black suit with a drink, standing indoors
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22.Demi Moore and Taika Waititi thought something was hilarious.

Demian Bichir laughs with an elegantly dressed woman at an event; both engaging warmly in a greeting gesture
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23.Zendaya took this picture on those dramatic-ass stairs.

Two individuals sit beside a third person standing in an elaborate black gown with a floral headpiece, posed at an event
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24.Nicki Minaj pretended to be art.

Individual in floral dress and yellow shoes poses with person in gray suit, both with unique hairstyles, in a room with artifacts
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25.Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran collaborated for this picture:

Two men hugging, one in a white suit with a long coat, the other in a blue suit, in a museum-like setting
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26.Jimmy Fallon led an orchestra.

Jimmy Fallon conducts a small orchestra in a whimsical setup with greenery accents
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27.Some celebrities actually looked at art!

Man in elegant suit examines exhibit items closely at an event
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28.Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble sat awkwardly in the corner.

Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble pose together; Kris wears a white origami-inspired gown and Corey in a white suit
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29.Chris Hemsworth and Hugh Jackman bro'd out.

Men in formal wear smiling and chatting at an event; one in a white suit, another in a tuxedo
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30.Steven Yeun and Donald Glover had a casual chat.

Two men in formal attire conversing, one in a black tuxedo, the other in a tan suit; individual in floral outfit in background
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31.Mindy Kaling and Sabrina Harrison tried not to hit each other with their competing head pieces.

Two women at an event, one wearing a voluminous dress with a large hat, the other in a metallic, figure-hugging gown with a headpiece
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32.Jack Harlowe cuddled up with Gayle King.

Three people engaged in conversation, two men and one woman, the woman in a ruffled dress, one man in a suit with a brooch, at an event
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33.Sam Smith and Sienna Miller took a stroll.

Two people walking, one in an ornate white dress and the other in a black coat with a decorative pin
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34.Ed Sheeran told Matt Damon a secret.

Two men smiling and embracing at an event, one in a black tuxedo, the other in a light blue suit
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35.Some gay applauded Kylie Minogue.

Woman in a sheer, sparkling gown with a man in a suit laughing in the background
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36.Chris Hemsworth kissed Ed Sheeran.

Two men in stylish suits embrace warmly, one glances up while the other leans in close
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37.And lastly, Usher made a Kardashian/Rosalía sandwich.

Four individuals in formal attire posing, two in dresses with intricate designs, one in a suit with embellishments, and one in a sleek suit
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38.Bye!

Individual in an elegant backless gown ascending a grand staircase with painted walls
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