Met Gala 2024- Interesting Details & Red Carpet Looks

byDerya •08 May

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On Monday evening, May 6, 2024, the Met Gala in New York saw not only the fashion elite but also a plethora of surprise moments from the stars.

Every first Monday in May, the fashion elite gathers on the now legendary steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. "Vogue" chief Anna Wintour, 74, invites the who's who of the fashion industry and renowned stars to the Met Gala. This year, everything revolves around the theme "Garden of Time". But alongside the magnificent gowns—co-host Zendaya, 27, even showcased two dramatic designer looks—there was also plenty of gossip on the sidelines of the Green Carpet.

Met Gala 2024: The 4 Big Surprises of the Evening

Meg Ryan Makes Her Met Comeback After Over 20 Years

What a comeback! For the first time in 23 years, actress Meg Ryan, 62, graced the Met Gala carpet. The last time the rom-com darling of the 90s attended the event was in 2001, alongside Liev Schreiber, 56, her co-star from the 2001 romantic comedy "Kate & Leopold". At that time, Ryan had only been separated from her husband Dennis Quaid, 70, for a few months, with their divorce finalized in July 2001.

Ryan's Met comeback also follows a failed love, albeit several years later. Her relationship with her fiancé, US rock singer John Mellencamp, 72, ended in 2019. All the more she radiates this time. In a black gown adorned with floral glitter appliqués and an impressive train, she poses for photographers. A special highlight: the partially transparent top. The look by designer Michael Kors, 64, is completed by Meg Ryan's iconic long bob hairstyle, which she already sported in 2001.

Couple Debut for Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter

After initial rumors of romance in December 2023, US singer Sabrina Carpenter, 24, and Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan, 31, made their love official with a date in February of this year. However, it would take a few more weeks for the couple to make their first appearance together at an official event. For their couple debut, the "Saltburn" star and the "Espresso" singer chose none other than the Met Gala.

Beyonce Knowles is Absent—Instead, Her Nephew Julez Smith Makes His Met Debut

The list of big stars absent from the 2024 Met Gala is long. Fans had to do without Beyonce Knowles, 42, as they have in previous years. Instead, her nephew made his Met debut. Julez Smith, 19, the son of singer Solange Knowles, 37, appeared at the event for the first time.

The model opted for a black suit and was accompanied by designer Raul Lopez and singer Lil Nas X, 25.

A Single Met for Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Jennifer Lopez

Not every star came with their significant other to the Met Gala. Although co-host Jennifer Lopez, 54, sparkled in her nude dress, her most important accessory was missing: husband Ben Affleck, 51. The reason was quickly found: a representative of the actor confirmed to the US magazine "People" that Affleck was currently unavailable due to filming "The Accountant 2" in Los Angeles.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, 25, also ascended the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art without his better half. The oldest son of David, 49, and Victoria Beckham, 50, expressed sadness over his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham's absence. "I miss my beautiful wife tonight as my date," he wrote in his Instagram story, adding, "But happy that she's with Naunni. Can't wait to see you both tomorrow, baby."