The 2026 Met Gala, themed "Costume Art: Fashion Is Art," saw celebrities and their glam squads push boundaries with hair and makeup that rivaled the couture. Here are the standout beauty moments from the red carpet.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain nailed the art-history assignment with a watercolor-dripping gown and matching makeup. Her eyes featured a dreamy mix of plum, mauve, and iridescent yellow, while her platinum pixie was grown out into an edgy halo shape.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman stunned with sleek, waist-length blonde extensions that looked impossibly shiny. She matched her soft copper eyeshadow to her sequin Chanel dress, showing dedication to a cohesive look.
Rose
The Blackpink superstar debuted a wildly luminous, brass-free platinum hair color, which fans have dubbed "fairy floss." The mesmerizing shade broke the internet on Monday night.
Venus Williams
Venus Williams took the theme literally with a crystal-embellished braided updo that was pure architectural magic. Paired with a sultry, deep smoky eye, she looked incredibly powerful.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne brought the 1920s into the future with perfectly sculpted finger waves and a razor-sharp micro-wing eyeliner. The look gave Old Hollywood glamour with a modern edge.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber elevated the "clean girl" aesthetic with flawless, glowing skin, a tight slicked-back bun, and a dusty nude lip. The look was effortless yet high-fashion.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried rocked a perfect "Barbie ponytail" with blonde hair swinging for miles. A soft, flattering smokey eye balanced the dramatic hairstyle.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter kept things romantic with sweeping blonde waves, fluttery lashes, and a nude-pink lip. The classic look is already trending on TikTok.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway served serious skin goals with dewy "glass skin," spring-flushed rosy cheeks, a dramatic high bun, and a striking smokey eye. The mix of sweet and edgy was perfect.
Emily Blunt & Janelle Monae
Emily Blunt traded her lighter locks for an ultra-glossy brunette shade and a fierce smoky eye. Janelle Monae debuted a chic micro-bob and heavily embellished nails with Parisian art-house energy. Julianne Moore proved that a slicked-back bun and bold crimson lip never go out of style.
