Met Gala 2023: Guest List, Theme, And How To Watch

The Met Gala is back, and we have got the inside scoop on how it works, from the list of guests, its theme, and ways you can live-stream the event from your home.

When is the Met Gala 2023?

The Met Gala typically takes place on 1st Monday of May yearly, and this year’s event will hold May 1st. Celebrities are expected to arrive between 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Where will the Met Gala be held?

The Met Gala will hold at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute.

The Theme for Met Gala 2023

This year’s Met Gala revolves around the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” paying homage to the celebrated designer’s creative heritage through the Costume Institute’s newest exhibition. The late Karl Lagerfeld, who died at 85 in 2019 had created an iconic fashion collection for brands including Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, Chanel, and his label.

How To Watch the Met Gala?

Viewers can catch the E! red carpet coverage starting at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time on television, while NBC’s website and app offer live streaming of the event. Accordingly, Vogue will be streaming the red carpet from 6:30 p.m., therefore viewers can access it through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and specifically Twitter

Who is hosting the Met Gala this year?

Serving as co-chairs for the upcoming Met Gala are Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Anna Wintour.

Who is invited to the Met Gala?

Vogue is notoriously secretive about its guest list for the Met Gala, but according to Page Six, Kim Kardashian and at least one of her siblings have secured a spot this year, despite earlier rumors suggesting otherwise. In addition, the New York Post has confirmed that Choupette, the beloved cat of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, will be in attendance. According to Choupette’s agent, the cat is a central part of Lagerfeld’s legacy and deserves to be present at the event.

Who won’t be attending?

Jonathan Majors, known for his role in “Creed III,” will not be in attendance at this year’s Met Gala due to his arrest for domestic violence in March. Deadline reported that Majors had originally planned to attend with Valentino, but they “mutually agreed” to cancel his appearance due to the allegations.

Despite Majors’ lawyer denying any wrongdoing, he will not be in attendance. While some celebrities attend the event as guests of specific brands, others must purchase their tickets. Interestingly, the ticket price has hiked, ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 per person. Page Six reports some museum donors may opt-out as a result.

What happened at the Met Gala in 2022?

The Met Gala’s 2022 theme was “Gilded Glamour,” a tribute to New York’s Gilded Age. The event was marked by several memorable moments, including Kim Kardashian’s appearance in the iconic nude Jean-Louis gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

Elon Musk wore a white tuxedo, and First Lady Jill Biden was a special speaker. Compared to previous years, the event seemed to be a quieter affair, with notable figures like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez not in attendance, but then, first-timers, including actress Glenn Close and Chloe Fineman from “Saturday Night Live,” took their place instead.