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Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy sparkle at 2026 Met Gala

5/5/2026

Summary

Beyoncé at Met Gala

Beyoncé attended the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026 with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, co-chair.
She wore a diamond-encrusted gown by Olivier Rousteing while Jay-Z wore a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo and Blue Ivy wore a white bubble maxi dress.
The gala, chaired by Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz, co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, featured “Costume Art” theme and “Fashion Is Art” dress code.

Summary

Met Gala Raises

Met Gala 2026 raised $42 million for the Costume Institute, highlighted by Anna Wintour.
Vogue streamed the event with hosts Ashley Graham, La La Anthony and Cara Delevingne, and posted it on site, YouTube and TikTok.
USA Today added an interactive Style Meter for audience voting.
Speculation linked Beyoncé’s diamond-skeleton gown to the rumored “Act III” rock album.
Her curls inspired a Cécred feature promoting a $39 nourishing oil and a $16 hydrating shampoo.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1948 by Eleanor Lambert as a modest fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the Met Gala grew into a global fashion spectacle under Anna Wintour’s chairmanship beginning in 1995. By 2026, the event—organized by Vogue and held on the first Monday of May—raised a record $42 million, with Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy headlining the “Costume Art” theme.

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Beyoncé at Met Gala

Beyoncé attended the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026 with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, co-chair.
She wore a diamond-encrusted gown by Olivier Rousteing while Jay-Z wore a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo and Blue Ivy wore a white bubble maxi dress.
The gala, chaired by Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz, co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, featured “Costume Art” theme and “Fashion Is Art” dress code.

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