These stars obtained the meme remedy after stepping onto the Met Gala steps.
The Met Gala kicks off on the primary Monday in Could yearly in model, with a theme that for the primary time in over 20 years, solely focuses on the boys.
This yr’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Type,” facilities round Black model — for the very first time — and highlights designers of shade.
The theme was described in an Instagram submit shared by Vogue as “analyzing the significance of clothes and magnificence to the formation of Black identities within the Atlantic diaspora” with “the Black dandy as its topic.”
Together with the theme for 2025, Vogue additionally introduced Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour as this yr’s 2025 Met Gala celeb co-chairs, whereas honorary co-chair, NBA star LeBron James, introduced on X simply hours earlier than the occasion that he was unable to attend on account of a knee damage.
Sadly due to my knee damage I sustained on the finish of the season I gained’t be capable of attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many individuals have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to overlook an historic occasion! My lovely highly effective Queen will likely be there holding the…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) Could 5, 2025
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The lineup of well-known males are additionally chairing the primary menswear exhibition since 2003’s “Males in Skirts”.
And whereas this yr is certainly for the boys, each the blokes and the gals are placing their interpretations of this yr’s theme on show. And the web wasted no time in turning this yr’s attendees into memes.
Try a number of the funniest reactions beneath — we’ll hold updating this submit as new appears to be like are available!
Teyana Taylor
Hitting the pink carpet early, Teyana Taylor was met with reward for her customized Marc Jacobs look she says was designed by her and Black Panther costume designer, Ruth E. Carter.
Making her method throughout the Met steps, scepter in hand, Taylor’s billowing crimson frock got here full with a sweeping durag cape and a feather in her cap, together with a sash that learn, “Harlem Rose.” And although it is undoubtedly a contender for look of the evening, some folks on the web could not assist however suppose Taylor’s look reminded them of Dr. Facilier — often known as the Shadow Man — the principle antagonist from Disney’s 2009 animated movie The Princess and the Frog.
“Wait a minute,” one person wrote on X, sharing a side-by-side photograph of the Disney villain and Taylor.
One other person had the identical thought, tweet, “Teyana Taylor’s look virtually makes you consider Dr.Facilier… am I unsuitable? Feather on hat, white neck piece, lengthy coat and cane….”
Teyana Taylor’s look virtually makes you consider Dr.Facilier… am I unsuitable?
Feather on hat, white neck piece, lengthy coat and cane…. pic.twitter.com/nN84G2xF62
— Ace Blackwood- Readings: OPEN 🕯️🦇✨ (@HouseOfBLKWD) Could 5, 2025
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And one other, with the Dr Facilier comparisons persevering with all through the evening.
“Wait a rattling minute…. Teyana Taylor I wasn’t accustomed to your sport…ATE DOWN #MetGala2025,” they wrote, giving props to Taylor’s look whereas pitting her towards the Disney character.
Wait a rattling minute…. Teyana Taylor I wasn’t accustomed to your sport…ATE DOWN #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/IS78u19uYo
— ✨ (@antisociaalclub) Could 5, 2025
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Rihanna
Earlier than Rihanna even debuted her Met Gala look, she was being memed for her pre-ball match when she confirmed as much as prepare for style’s greatest evening in a two piece set that each one however confirmed her third being pregnant.
In photographs captured by paps, Rihanna wears a gray lengthy sleeved high and matching maxi skirt, with simply sufficient pores and skin on show to spotlight her rising child bump. She accessorized the look with a bucket hat and an umbrella to guard from the spring storm.
“rihanna pregnant once more that album is NEVER coming #MetGala2025,” one person wrote in response to the information, with one other enjoying on Rihanna’s hit “Umbrella” by poking enjoyable on the observe and RiRi’s wet day shot. “You may stand beneath my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh. Beneath my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh.”
You may stand beneath my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh
Beneath my umbrella, -ella, -ella, eh, eh, eh#Rihanna #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/niJjjljjNb— Miran sana deli (@notmiransgirl1) Could 5, 2025
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rihanna pregnant once more that album is NEVER coming #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/qihpQlQeMz
— ໊ (@akajosegyal) Could 5, 2025
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One other fan disillusioned in what might imply the delay of latest music from Rihanna tweeted, “Rihanna, after we mentioned R9, we meant the album… not 9 children.”
Rihanna, after we mentioned R9, we meant the album… not 9 children. pic.twitter.com/N4LYhPOAR1
— ۟ (@headnavy) Could 5, 2025
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Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins was not afraid to get dandy for this yr’s theme. And whereas many on the web applauded his daring, Thom Browne look, some poked enjoyable at The White Lotus star’s fluttering black-and-white match.
“The roulette wheel ain’t obtained nothing towards #waltongoggins,” one person tweeted, whereas one other quipped, “I believed that was Beetlejuice.”
I believed that was Beetlejuice
— Steve Hankins (@SteveHankins) Could 5, 2025
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The roulette wheel ain’t obtained nothing towards #waltongoggins #MetGala2025 https://t.co/wXPDNmQlXU
— OnlineUnitedStatesCasinos (@OUSC_Official) Could 5, 2025
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“Winner, to this point, for many ridiculous outfit,” one other wrote.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat made waves along with her Marc Jacobs-designed leopard print infused pin-striped go well with jacket sans pants, but it surely was her hairdo that basically had the web speaking.
“what is going on on with Doja Cat hair oh mom #metgala,” one person tweeted.
what’s happening with Doja Cat hair oh mom #metgala pic.twitter.com/mFA4tQ7xeb
— Dhurata Dora Updates (@outlinesduki) Could 5, 2025
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“Doja Cat trying like a feather duster,” one other wrote, with one person merely tweeting, “doja cat … did … one thing? #MetGala #MetGala2025.”
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Precisely how Diana Ross ought to arrive to the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/LMEtpmSFQt
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) Could 5, 2025
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Dangerous Bunny, Lewis Hamilton, Tramell Tillman, Brian Tyree Henry, Shaboozey.. please step into my chambers for an after gala assembly pic.twitter.com/XqWtenWU6h
— Romeo S (Reloaded) 🇩🇴🥇 (@PaIIahAbdul) Could 5, 2025
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Tramell Tillman: the person that you’re. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/62UTNP61sE
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) Could 5, 2025
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Damson Idris look reveal on the #MetGala
pic.twitter.com/6Psf4pOH3B— Movie Updates (@FilmUpdates) Could 6, 2025
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Shut up of Nicki Minaj’s take a look at the #MetGala. https://t.co/aqvTkgfDWX
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) Could 6, 2025
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i do know i didn’t simply see andre3000 carrying a piano on his head
— oritsejemiyotan (@ellaokorodudu_) Could 6, 2025
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That is her GENRE!!! #MetGala2025 #MetGala Been doing this!!!! pic.twitter.com/EtzOQJDqqN
— A.R.D. (@CVLTIVATED93) Could 6, 2025
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@halleberry I have to see the again as a result of I have to see what Ego noticed. #MetGala #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/sBxLcWze5s
— Kailah Nyota (@Kailah_Uhura) Could 6, 2025
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