It's almost time for the year's most important fashion event: the Met Gala. Hosted annually by Vogue since 1948, the star-studded soiree raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's iconic Costume Institute.
The extravaganza also gives A-listers an opportunity to don their most outrageous attire and strut their stuff down the red carpet. Here's everything you need to know ahead of 2024's show, including how to watch online and who's confirmed to be attending.
When Is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The world's most stylish fundraiser is held annually at the museum's Costume Institute on the first Monday in May.
What Time Does the 2024 Met Gala Start?
The show begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, but guests usually begin to arrive an hour before. So tune in early if you want to catch all the showstopping attire.
The event typically ends around 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, but celebs may offer more fashionable looks in their after-party outfits.
How to Watch the 2024 Met Gala?
You can watch the show on Vogue's digital platforms, including its TikTok account and YouTube channel, where the event will be livestreamed. The stream begins at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Who Is Hosting the 2024 Met Gala?
Game of Thrones actor Gwendoline Christie, TV personality and actor La La Anthony and supermodel Ashley Graham are hosting this year's Met Gala. YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is expected to interview celebs on the red carpet.
What Is the Theme of the 2024 Met Gala?
This year's theme is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which accompanies the museum's exhibition of the same name.
According to the Met, the exhibit features 250 rare items from across four centuries of fashion, with many of the pieces too fragile to ever be worn again. The museum hopes to "breathe new life" into the garments and accessories with the display.
The exhibition opens to the public on May 10 and runs until September.
Who Is on the 2024 Met Gala Guest List?
As usual, you can expect some big names to walk the red carpet. The guest list is top secret, but a few celebs have confirmed they will be there.
Celebs confirmed to attend the 2024 Met Gala:
- Bad Bunny
- Chris Hemsworth
- Jennifer Lopez
- Rihanna
- Zendaya
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, Marvel actor Chris Hemsworth, pop icon J.Lo and Challengers star Zendaya are acting as co-chairs for this year's event, so their attendance is guaranteed. Rihanna has also confirmed that she will attend, telling Extra in April that she is keeping her look "real simple" this year.
Celebs who said they may attend the 2024 Met Gala:
- Kelsea Ballerini
The singer-songwriter suggested on social media that she would make an appearance.
- Sydney Sweeney
In an interview with People magazine, the Anything But You actor hinted that she had been invited but might have to skip the event because of work commitments.
Celebs we can expect to attend the 2024 Met Gala:
These stars have not confirmed or denied that they will be attending this year's event, but they have been Met Gala staples over the years.
- Blake Lively
- Hailey Bieber
- Kendall Jenner
- Kim Kardashian
- Kylie Jenner
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Timothée Chalamet
Celebs unlikely to attend the 2024 Met Gala:
- Billy Porter
In recent years, Porter has been responsible for some of the gala's most daring looks, but the Pose actor has said he won't make it to this year's event. The actor told E! News in April that he was focusing on self-care after his mother passed away in February.
"I have to take care of myself, so I'm doing that," he said. "And that means not going to the party sometimes."
- Taylor Swift
The pop star resumes her record-breaking Eras tour on May 9 with a performance at Paris' La Defense Arena. So it may be difficult for the singer to attend the Met Gala.
Nevertheless, Swift flew from Japan to Las Vegas in February to watch her boyfriend—Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce—play in the Super Bowl, and new reports suggested the Grammy winner could make an appearance.
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