This year's Met Gala is already inciting controversy, and no one's even walked (or been carried across a la Tyla) up the steps yet. Ofc, it's not surprising that one of the most opulent, celebrity-filled, and highly publicised nights of the year draws criticism, nor is surprising that said celebrities employ shock tactics to centre that publicity on them. As such, the ball has had some political, hilarious, and downright unhinged moments. Scroll down for our favourites.
When Jaden Smith carried his own hair onto the carpet
Rihanna cosplaying as the Pope
Ye rocking up in Dickies
Lil Nas in nothing but jewels and a thong
Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe's dress
Stella McCartney and Liv Tyler fleeting their nepo-baby status
Cara Delevinge instructing us to "peg the patriarchy"
AOC telling the government to "tax the rich"
Frank Ocean and his alien baby
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