Ah, the Met Gala 2025. The first Monday in May and one of the biggest moments of the year for the fashion pack on the red carpet, though vitally, also one of the most reliable nights for dank memes.
Previous years have given us the gift of countless Met Gala memes, from Jason Derulo 'falling' down the stairs (still legitimately funny over a decade on) to Rihanna's Guo Pei omelette/pizza dress train, to Priyanka Chopra serving up inspector gadget back in 2017. Oh, we do have fun here.
Held as always at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute, this year's exhibition focuses on Black dandyism, with Met Gala guests dressing to the theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" and this being the first time the exhibit has centred on menswear in two decades since “Bravehearts: Men in Skirts” back in 2003.
So are you ready to look camp right in the eye? Well, you'd be a few years late on that one, though without further ado, these are the best Met Gala 2025 memes, jokes and #content we've seen doing the rounds.
Rihanna fans face more music delays
Before RiRi even made it to the red carpet fans were lamenting the further delays her pregnancy announcement meant for any potential new music. Boo, you guys.
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Zendaya hit the red carpet…in a hat 👀
If you've been anywhere near your TikTok FYP this past weekend you'll appreciate the significance of Zendaya wearing a hat. In case you, unlike us, don't live on the internet, then the ‘Zendaya theory’ has been taking the platform by storm of late and is a frankly ludicrous joke theory that relates back to her wearing a massive hat at a Teen Vogue party back in 2014. Look into it at your own peril.
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May Mr Milchick never eradicate childish folly from his essence
Seth's outie doing Mr Milchick proud.
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Joey King came to slay her Glambot demons of olde
Come on, Joey! No thumbs up in sight here, just pure glamour. 10s across the board.
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Demi Moore was a giant tie
That's it. That's the tweet. And this is now the only way we wish to wear a tie going forward.
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Lana Del Yzma, that you?
Lana on the lever.
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This seamless Met Gala livestream transition cut from Chappell Roan to Janelle Monae
Don't ask us why this is such a moment, just watch for yourself.
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An icon.
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Walton Goggins swished his cape around like nobody's business
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Oh, and apparently he's bezzie mates with Kerry Washington. Cute.
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Louis Partridge or Chuck Bass?
Same energy.
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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz were giving That's So Raven
In the chicest possible way, make no mistake. We love a matching Met couples moment.
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Fans thought Teyana Taylor's outfit looked familiar 🤔
Many fans felt there was more than a passing resemblance between Teyana Taylor's ensemble and Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog in the best way.
We see the comparison, and honestly we aren't mad at it. Pure vibes.
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Also cannot get over this incredible shot of the full 'fit from behind:
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People convinced themselves that there's a ‘Met Gala couples curse’
Yes, really.
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Doechii's totally incognito white box did not come to play
People go to extreme lengths to protect their Met Gala look reveals! We'd like to personally thank Doechii for making this bizarre yet wonderful moment possible.
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Fans felt some of the 'fits were…familiar
I mean, these people clearly hadn't seen Benito or Damson Idris's looks yet because…
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