Roommates, the first Monday of May is here! One celebrity who will definitely turn heads at the Met Gala 2026 is Beyoncé. Her appearance on the red carpet this year will mark her first time attending the fashion fundraiser in a decade. While we wait, let’s run down the details behind Bey’s very first Met look in 2008 and her last time gracing the carpet in 2016.
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What’s The Met Gala For Again?
As mentioned, the Met Gala is a fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Last year, the event raised more than $31 million, but it’s only for the “rich, famous and powerful.” A single ticket costs $100,000 and a table of 10 people starts at $350,000, per the Associated Press.
This year, Beyoncé is one of the Met Gala’s co-chairs, along with Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Vogue’s Anna Wintour. A separate host committee includes big names like Teyana Taylor, Sabrina Carpenter, and Misty Copeland. The dress code for 2026 is “Fashion is Art.”
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Beyoncé Wore Pink To Her First Met Gala
2008 marked the first time that Beyoncé stepped out for the Met Gala. The theme was ‘Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.’ She stunned a strapless, light pink Armani Privé dress. The gown had a sweetheart neckline and ribbon detailing in the front. She added to the romantic look with emerald earrings, lots of body shimmer and a simple hair bun.
Ten Years Ago, Bey Pulled Up In Givenchy
After 2008, Beyoncé attended the Met Gala six more times, including in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The last five times she pulled up, the singer slayed in a Givenchy Haute Couture gown. Her 2016 look fit like a glove, hugging every curve with its latex-like look. Her dress was a peachy pink color, adorned with 2,000 pearls, pink florals, and long sleeves. Also, the gown had a mermaid-style look with a train. She completed the look with a smoky eye and straight blonde hair.
