
These stars got the meme treatment after stepping onto the Met Gala steps.
The Met Gala kicks off on the first Monday in May every year in style, with a theme that for the first time in over 20 years, solely focuses on the boys.
This year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," centers around Black style -- for the very first time -- and highlights designers of color.
The theme was described in an Instagram post shared by Vogue as "examining the importance of clothing and style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora" with "the Black dandy as its subject."
Along with the theme for 2025, Vogue also announced Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour as this year's 2025 Met Gala celebrity co-chairs, while honorary co-chair, NBA star LeBron James, announced on X just hours before the event that he was unable to attend due to a knee injury.
Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 5, 2025 @KingJames
The lineup of famous men are also chairing the first menswear exhibition since 2003's "Men in Skirts".
And while this year is definitely for the boys, both the guys and the gals are putting their interpretations of this year's theme on display. And the internet wasted no time in turning this year's attendees into memes.
Check out some of the funniest reactions below -- we'll keep updating this post as new looks come in!
Teyana Taylor
Hitting the red carpet early, Teyana Taylor was met with praise for her custom Marc Jacobs look she says was designed by her and Black Panther costume designer, Ruth E. Carter.
Making her way across the Met steps, scepter in hand, Taylor's billowing crimson frock came complete with a sweeping durag cape and a feather in her cap, along with a sash that read, "Harlem Rose." And though it's definitely a contender for look of the night, some people on the internet couldn't help but think Taylor's look reminded them of Dr. Facilier -- also known as the Shadow Man -- the main antagonist from Disney's 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog.
"Wait a minute," one user wrote on X, sharing a side-by-side photo of the Disney villain and Taylor.
Wait a minute #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/IbdqJeMCGF
— Loyiso Mlandu (@Duckworth9898) May 5, 2025 @Duckworth9898
Another user had the same thought, tweet, "Teyana Taylor’s look almost makes you think of Dr.Facilier… am I wrong? Feather on hat, white neck piece, long coat and cane…."
Teyana Taylor’s look almost makes you think of Dr.Facilier… am I wrong?
— Ace Blackwood- Readings: OPEN 🕯️🦇✨ (@HouseOfBLKWD) May 5, 2025 @HouseOfBLKWD
Feather on hat, white neck piece, long coat and cane…. pic.twitter.com/nN84G2xF62
And another, with the Dr Facilier comparisons continuing throughout the night.
"Wait a damn minute…. Teyana Taylor I wasn't familiar with your game…ATE DOWN #MetGala2025," they wrote, giving props to Taylor's look while pitting her against the Disney character.
Wait a damn minute…. Teyana Taylor I wasn’t familiar with your game…ATE DOWN #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/IS78u19uYo
— ✨ (@antisociaalclub) May 5, 2025 @antisociaalclub
Rihanna
Before Rihanna even debuted her Met Gala look, she was being memed for her pre-ball fit when she showed up to get ready for fashion's biggest night in a two piece set that all but confirmed her third pregnancy.
In shots captured by paps, Rihanna wears a grey long sleeved top and matching maxi skirt, with just enough skin on display to highlight her growing baby bump. She accessorized the look with a bucket hat and an umbrella to protect from the spring storm.
"rihanna pregnant again that album is NEVER coming #MetGala2025," one user wrote in reaction to the news, with another playing on Rihanna's hit "Umbrella" by poking fun at the track and RiRi's rainy day shot. "You can stand under my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh. Under my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh."
You can stand under my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh
— Miran sana deli (@notmiransgirl1) May 5, 2025 @notmiransgirl1
Under my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh#Rihanna #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/niJjjljjNb
rihanna pregnant again that album is NEVER coming #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/qihpQlQeMz
— ໊ (@akajosegyal) May 5, 2025 @akajosegyal
Another fan disappointed in what may mean the delay of new music from Rihanna tweeted, "Rihanna, when we said R9, we meant the album… not 9 kids."
Rihanna, when we said R9, we meant the album… not 9 kids. pic.twitter.com/N4LYhPOAR1
— ۟ (@headnavy) May 5, 2025 @headnavy
Rihanna did eventually make it to the Met steps, fashionably late of course, in a corseted suit dress by Marc Jacobs that hugged her bump. She topped off the look with a burgundy polka dot scarf and an oversized black hat.
Ri not only shut down the carpet as one of the last to arrive, the high-fashion moment marked the official debut of her pregnancy, with the soon-to-be mother of three all smiles while posing for pics.
FINALLYYYYY Rihanna (and her baby bump) have ARRIVED #metgala pic.twitter.com/7SwQWbW5zq
— The Cut (@TheCut) May 6, 2025 @TheCut
.@rihanna is GLOWING & it's not just because baby #3 on the way ✨#MetGala pic.twitter.com/RucSH2lQyl
— MTV (@MTV) May 6, 2025 @MTV
Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins was not afraid to get dandy for this year's theme. And while many on the internet applauded his bold, Thom Browne look, some poked fun at The White Lotus star's fluttering black-and-white fit.
"The roulette wheel ain't got nothing against #waltongoggins," one user tweeted, while another quipped, "I thought that was Beetlejuice."
I thought that was Beetlejuice
— Steve Hankins (@SteveHankins) May 5, 2025 @SteveHankins
The roulette wheel ain't got nothing against #waltongoggins #MetGala2025 https://t.co/wXPDNmQlXU
— OnlineUnitedStatesCasinos (@OUSC_Official) May 5, 2025 @OUSC_Official
"Winner, so far, for most ridiculous outfit," another wrote.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat made waves with her Marc Jacobs-designed leopard print infused pin-striped suit jacket sans pants, but it was her hairdo that really had the internet talking.
"what's going on with Doja Cat hair oh mother #metgala," one user tweeted.
what’s going on with Doja Cat hair oh mother #metgala pic.twitter.com/mFA4tQ7xeb
— Dhurata Dora Updates (@outlinesduki) May 5, 2025 @outlinesduki
"Doja Cat looking like a feather duster," another wrote, with one user simply tweeting, "doja cat ... did ... something? #MetGala #MetGala2025."
doja cat ... did ... something? #MetGala #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/nj64O8Ltei
— néa (@starkozova) May 5, 2025 @starkozova
See more memes from the Met Gala below!
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Exactly how Diana Ross should arrive to the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/LMEtpmSFQt
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 5, 2025 @JarettSays
Bad Bunny, Lewis Hamilton, Tramell Tillman, Brian Tyree Henry, Shaboozey.. please step into my chambers for an after gala meeting pic.twitter.com/XqWtenWU6h
— Romeo S (Reloaded) 🇩🇴🥇 (@PaIIahAbdul) May 5, 2025 @PaIIahAbdul
#MetGala2025 #BadBunny pic.twitter.com/ufJ5YL6iqR
— Cardenal Gregorio (@tallergraficopr) May 5, 2025 @tallergraficopr
Ne-Yo in the 2000s: https://t.co/g4PyiVsWpS
— Overheard (@realoverheardla) May 6, 2025 @realoverheardla
Jenner sisters ( Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner )#MetGala #MetGala2025 #KendallJenner #KylieJenner #kendall #kylie #iconic #looks pic.twitter.com/yruVUWetY5
— milk (@Ale_3445) May 6, 2025 @Ale_3445
jenna ortega showing up to the met in a dress made of rulers because the theme is tailored…. A GENIUS AND A GODDESS pic.twitter.com/J3jCTxqo4D
— Séléna ☆ (@selenaroy21) May 6, 2025 @selenaroy21
She won again ✅️💚 pic.twitter.com/R7SegbiFgY
— CardiB Universe ♡👠 (@CardiB_Universe) May 6, 2025 @CardiB_Universe
Tramell Tillman: the man that you are. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/62UTNP61sE
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 5, 2025 @JarettSays
The empty water bottles in your room watching you bring in another bottle of water pic.twitter.com/d4CFqVWdY2
— Overheard (@realoverheardla) May 6, 2025 @realoverheardla
Damson Idris look reveal at the #MetGala
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 6, 2025 @FilmUpdates
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Oh look...it's Daphne Kluger from #OceansEight! #iykyk #MetGala2025 #Oceans8 #AnneHathaway #MetGala pic.twitter.com/hNaYDCl2FL
— Jennifer ~ Real Mom of SFV 💕✌️ (@RealMomOfSFV) May 5, 2025 @RealMomOfSFV
Close up of Nicki Minaj’s look at the #MetGala. https://t.co/aqvTkgfDWX
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 6, 2025 @PopCrave
POV making your way downtown pic.twitter.com/7sA9BBQHle
— Overheard (@realoverheardla) May 6, 2025 @realoverheardla
Saxon if instead of spirituality lessons Chelsea was teaching him how to slay pic.twitter.com/gDe8ZGwd5e
— Overheard (@realoverheardla) May 5, 2025 @realoverheardla
i know i didn’t just see andre3000 carrying a piano on his head
— oritsejemiyotan (@ellaokorodudu_) May 6, 2025 @ellaokorodudu_
kim kardashian ate.. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/dXZ1cb0yQJ
— ໊ (@buffys) May 6, 2025 @buffys
Sneaking my snacks into the movie pic.twitter.com/nXJRG9WT7I
— Overheard (@realoverheardla) May 5, 2025 @realoverheardla
zendaya no #MetGala pic.twitter.com/mrccgmsYag
— rhy (@drewkct) May 6, 2025 @drewkct
This is her GENRE!!! #MetGala2025 #MetGala Been doing this!!!! pic.twitter.com/EtzOQJDqqN
— A.R.D. (@CVLTIVATED93) May 6, 2025 @CVLTIVATED93
@halleberry I need to see the back because I need to see what Ego saw. #MetGala #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/sBxLcWze5s
— Kailah Nyota (@Kailah_Uhura) May 6, 2025 @Kailah_Uhura
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