On Monday night, New York City was overrun by celebs who skipped church on Sunday and made up for it on Monday. The annual Met Gala, also known as the biggest night in fashion, took place with this year’s theme, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, inspiring saintly looks that played with religion.
New couples made their red carpet debuts, including Riverdale co-stars Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart, pop star Shawn Mendes and model Hailey Baldwin, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and musician Grimes. Fashion favourites made their return to the Met Gala, including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna, who always stays on theme and on fire.
Even though religion played a huge part in this year’s Met Gala, that didn’t stop the A-list guest list from showing some skin and partying behind the scenes at the annual event. Thankfully, there are the pictures to prove it. Here are the behind the scenes snaps you may have missed from the 2018 Met Gala.
Shawn Mendes and rumored girlfriend Hailey Baldwin made things Met Gala official by walking the carpet together.
The pair toasted with Ruby Rose and Joan Smalls.
The new season of The Young Pope starring Rihanna is going to be amazing.
Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid didn’t do much to stick to this year’s theme, but all will be forgiven.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott made their Met Gala debut sans baby spit up.
Mindy Kaling looked like a queen with her Nicki Minaj-approved caption and definitely not like someone who was about to rob the Met Gala.
Sarah Jessica Parker gave a close up of her impressive train.
Solange showed off her heavenly durag that she wore to the after party.
Shailene Woodley looked like a badass in her Ralph Lauren dress and boots.
SZA looked ethereal in her Versace gown.
Like a true New Yorker, Nick Jonas took the subway to the Met Gala.
Ariana Grande shared a mini music video she shot backstage with Vogue.
Madonna was the perfect performer for the 2018 Met Gala, with the Material Girl giving a stirring rendition of “Like A Prayer” and performing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” She also reportedly debuted a new song titled “Beautiful Game.”
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After her performance, Madonna caught up with fellow pop star Katy Perry and designer Donatella Versace.
Madonna also posed with Nicki Minaj, who stunned in her Oscar De La Renta.
Ruby Rose wore eyebrow jewelry and we were nervous for her.
Alexa Chung caught a ride with Poppy Delevingne and Karen Nelson.
Tiffany Haddish shared a video while getting ready to represent comedy and women.
The cool kids table included John Boyega, Lena Waithe, Janelle Monae, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Letitia Wright, Chadwick Boseman, Daniel Kaluuya, and more.
The group later invited Diddy and Issa Rae. The FOMO is real.
Diane Kruger took the Prabal Gurung party bus to the Met Gala.
Lana Del Rey, Jared Leto, and Alessandro Michele have been waiting their whole lives for this theme at the Met Gala.
Pharrell and wife Helen Lasichanh posed outside before entering the Met Gala.
Miley Cyrus was feeling cross.
How nervous were the art curators last night while Katy Perry was walking around with giant wings?
Hailee Steinfeld rocked a crown for her first Met Gala.
Canadian model Winnie Harlow looked stunning in her head piece.
Stella McCartney dressed and partied with Miley Cyrus and Paris Jackson.
Lily Collins found her best lighting in the tub.
Zendaya debuted a new, short haircut for her Joan of Arc look.