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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Summary

The Met Gala took place on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour co-chaired the event, which focused on the theme "Fashion is Art." The fundraiser raised about $31 million, the highest amount in its 77-year history.

Key Facts

  • The Met Gala is an annual event held on the first Monday in May.
  • It raises money for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • This year's theme was "Fashion is Art," encouraging guests to see fashion as a form of art.
  • Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour served as co-chairs.
  • The event raised approximately $31 million in 2025, the largest sum ever raised.
  • The fundraiser coincides with the opening of the Costume Institute’s major spring fashion show.
  • The Met Gala features a red carpet showcasing high fashion from many celebrities.
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