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Doja Cat, 2024 -

Doja Cat never disappoints at the Met Gala. This year, she arrived wearing a towel, and later changed into a wet floor-length white t-shirt to walk the pink carpet. 

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Lizzo, 2024 -

Lizzo looked like a blooming flower in her custom Victor Weinsanto gown and headpiece. 

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Gwendoline Christie, 2024 -

'Game of Thrones' star Gwendoline Christie came in a stunning red velvet gown and black cape by John Galliano, but her hairstyle brought us back to some of the stranger days of the 1980s. 

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Tyla, 2024 -

South African singer Tyla was dressed as a sand sculpture by Balmain for her first Met Gala. The nearly-naked look was accompanied by an hour glass. 

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Lana Del Rey, 2024 -

Lana Del Rey was more tree than woman in this Alexander McQueen gown.

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Nicki Minaj, 2024 -

Nicki Minaj went for a very literal interpretation of the nature theme in this brightly colored 3D mini dress. 

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Jared Leto, 2023 -

Jared Leto took the theme honoring Karl Lagerfeld to the next level when he dressed up as the late fashion designer's beloved cat, Choupette, in 2023.

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Doja Cat, 2023 -

At her first Met Gala, Doja Cat also dressed up as Choupette, with cat prosthetics, claws, and a diamond headpiece with cat ears.

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Lil Nas X, 2023 -

Always taking his Met Gala looks to the next level, the rapper showed up in a metallic Dior Men's thong and silver body paint, encrusted with pearls and crystals.

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Florence Pugh, 2023 -

In 2023, Florence Pugh shaved her head for the Met Gala to better wear this Valentino headpiece and dress.

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Nicki Minaj, 2022 -

In 2022, the rapper wore an all-black ensemble from Burberry by Riccardo Tisci. She accessorized with a black baseball cap and shiny black sequins across her body and face.

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Ashley Park, 2022 -

The 'Emily in Paris' star wore a Prabal Gurung look, with several individual pieces, including a pink corset, pink bow and train, feathers, and lime green platform heels.

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Emma Corrin, 2022 -

For the 2022 Met Gala, Emma Corrin wore a custom Miu Miu coat and top hat inspired by the 1880's New York socialite Evander Berry Wall.

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Fredrik Robertsson, 2022 -

No, that's not Jared Leto! It's Swedish street style star Fredrik Robertsson with a head-turning Iris van Herpen outfit.

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Frank Ocean, 2021 -

Wearing Prada, Frank Ocean made a bold choice at the 2021 gala by arriving with a robot baby in his arms.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, 2021 -

The iconic couple showed that if you want to go to a glam event, but stay comfy, just come in duvets!

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Grimes, 2021 -

In 2021, Grimes accessorized her Iris van Herpen dress with a sword. She also wore a metal face mask and matching elf ears.

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Kim Kardashian, 2021 -

In 2021, Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a Balenciaga haute couture look that kept viewers guessing who was wearing the ensemble.

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Evan Mock, 2021 -

Actor Evan Mock appeared at his first Met Gala with a spiked mask, mismatched socks, and chunky silver jewelry, over a Thom Browne dress jacket and shorts.

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Janelle Monáe, 2019 -

Janelle Monáe took the 2019 theme of "Camp: Notes on Fashion" to the next level with her custom Christian Siriano dress and several top hats.

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Cardi B, 2019 -

Cardi B had all eyes on her with this custom-made Thom Browne gown, which featured 30,000 feathers and involved 35 people and more than 2,000 hours to create.

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Tiffany Haddish, 2019 -

The comedian and actress wore a bold Michael Kors flared-leg pantsuit and matching hat by Stephen Jones.

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Cara Delevingne, 2019 -

In 2019, Cara Delevingne brought a touch of rainbow to the pink carpet, with Swarovski-embellished platform heels to complete the look.

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Priyanka Chopra, 2019 -

For the year's camp theme, the actress opted for a Dior gown with a matching crown, cage detailing on the corset, colorful feathers, and a cape.

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Katy Perry, 2019 -

The singer literally lit up the pink carpet in a chandelier-inspired Moschino look in 2019.

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Jared Leto, 2019 -

Talk about turning heads! Leto did it again, but this time holding a copy of his literal head, together with a red Gucci ensemble.

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Billy Porter, 2019 -

Also serving camp, Billy Porter wore a custom gilded catsuit by The Blonds that included large wings and a 24k-gold headpiece.

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Frances McDormand, 2018 -

Frances McDormand may not have exactly stuck to the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme, but she certainly caught everyone's attention in this Valentino look!

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Sarah Jessica Parker, 2018 -

SJP had one of the most elaborate looks of the evening, with a nativity scene as her headpiece and wearing a detailed Dolce & Gabbana gown.

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Julie Macklowe, 2017 -

In 2017, socialite and fashion risk-taker Julie Macklowe showed up dressed in this armless Comme des Garçons number.

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Helen Lasichanh and Pharrell Williams, 2017 -

The couple wore very distinctive Comme des Garçons looks for the 2017 Met Gala.

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Madonna, 2016 -

Madonna bared it all with a bondage-inspired Givenchy bodysuit for the event's "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme.

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Marc Jacobs, 2012 -

The designer dressed down for the 2012 Met Gala, with a Commes des Garçons black lace tunic over white boxers.

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Daphne Guinness, 2011 -

Style queen and socialite Daphne Guinness honored her late friend Alexander McQueen in 2011 with his own design.

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Amber Valletta, 2004 -

Embracing 2004's 18th-century theme, Amber Valletta showed up in full Marie Antoinette cosplay, courtesy of John Galliano.

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Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney, 1999 -

You don't see many DIY T-shirts at the Met Gala, but the daughters of famous rock stars Steven Tyler and Paul McCartney unintentionally created an iconic moment in pop culture.

Sources: (Page Six) (Marie Claire) (The Hollywood Reporter) (Business Insider) 

See also: A guide to Hollywood's "nepo babies"

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