The best beauty looks from the Met Gala 2026

Wearing Saint Laurent, Hailey Bieber took to the steps in a custom gold-toned corset and a lapis lazuli skirt, teamed with a natural beauty blend with a high shine, dewy glow and the star's signature slicked-back bun.

Sabrina Carpenter dazzled in Dior, courtesy of the one and only Jonathan Anderson. To complete her film-bound gown, the singer opted for a touch of flapper girl glam, topped off with a sweet, inwardly curled blowout. 

Sporting a nude bustier Schiaparelli gown, Kylie Jenner graced the scene with a side-parted blow-out that culminated in tumbling curls. All eyes however fell to her newly-bleach brows that effortlessly complemented a matte complexion.

Youtuber turned Gen Z style muse Emma Chamberlain debuted her iconic platinum blonde pixie cut, which was elevated by a rich black smoky eye, bleached brows and a natural lip that contrasted the vibrancy of her painterly Mugler gown.

Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu nailed the theme, stepping out in a bubble-clad Iris Van Herpen number styled with a wispy, caramel-tinted updo that elegantly cascaded down her campaign-fronting features.

The ever-exquisite Anne Hathaway settled upon a timeless, glowing blend complete with a romantic smoky eye, a defined brow, a pale pink matte lip and a touch of soft blush.

It-Brit supermodel Cara Delevingne took to the floor showcasing a beautifully coiffed finger wave updo with a slick side parting. The perfect flapper girl 'do to contrast her beaded, backless gown.

Hollywood heavyweight Nicole Kidman opted for some serious length - attending the annual gala with a hip-skimming look featuring a deep honied blonde tone and 70s-inspired curtain bangs to frame her face.

French social media personality Lena Mahfouf tapped into surrealist style, slipping into a draped, ice blue skirt with daring cut outs by Burc Akyol to match her frosted eyeshadow blend.

Legendary journalist Hamish Bowles dazzled on the red carpet, sporting an embellished, tapestried suit complete with red crystals meticulously curated across his face in a wave-like motion.

Looking beautiful in gothic black lace courtesy of Saint Laurent, Zoe Kravitz leaned into low-key glamour, opting for a flawless complexion, a deep rose lip and a braided updo flanked with whimsical, wispy strands.

Tennis champion Venus Williams glowed under the Met lights courtesy of a dewy complexion, thick arched brows, a glossy nude lip and a slick updo dotted with twinkling crystals.

The Crown star Claire Foy served up Old Hollywood drama in Erdem, finished with a porcelain complexion, a flutter of black mascara, sharp dark brows and a bold crimson lip, all composed underneath a gothic veil of netting.

Channelling her signature goth-glam aesthetic in Saint Laurent, Charli XCX ascended those all-important stairs with an inky black ponytail that allowed all eyes to fall on her contoured beauty blend and vampiric smoky eye.

Doja Cat attended the VIP event championing a brilliantly beige look, with a sharp cat-eye (courtesy of some major winged eyeliner) and bronzed contouring to match. She wore her hair in loose caramel curls that cascaded past her shoulders.

Another Balenciaga offering, Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams whipped up a sartorial storm at the soiree - his beauty palette drawing upon the white swan transforming into the black counterpart in the film Black Swan.

With a helping hand from Balenciaga, Anok Yai yielded inspiration from Christian art of the 'Mater Dolorosa', AKA The Lady of Sorrows. Gold was dusted all over the supermodel's face to achieve the devotional look.

Ascending the stairs in a McQueen lavender haze, actress Chase Sui Wonders debuted a pristine updo, featuring two strands coolly slicked down to the side with an elegant asymmetrical parting and a low bun finish.The star wore a full face of ILIA Beauty courtesy of makeup artist Shayna Goldberg.

A sun-kissed glow, peachy blushed cheeks and a rose pink matte lip ensure Joey King was the belle of the ball at the bash. The actress wore her auburn-tinted hair down loose in bouncy, voluminous curls with a timeless middle parting.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer fully committed to the theme, executing a doll-like Klimt reference with a helping hand from Prada and her glam squad - who concocted a peachy blush, porcelain complexion and feminine side-parted hairstyle clipped with a floral pin.

Looking pretty in pink, actress Amanda Seyfried was one of many stars to champion the ever-sophisticated ponytail, which placed all attention on her gently blushed complexion, rose pink lip and softly sparkling bronzed eyeshadow. 

Marty Supreme star Odessa A'zion went all out on the glitter front, peppering her striking facial features with dustings of crystals that glimmered beneath her signature raven curls.

US editor Jamila Robinson lit up the stairs in an unmissable classic red lip and a sunny strapless gown, complete with a striking, floral-inspired updo featuring colourful woven petal-cut panels.

Beyoncé swept the floor in a skeletal silver gown by Olivier Rousteing, heightened by a blushed, radiant makeup blend featuring a glossy nude lip and a romantic pink eyeshadow with a touch of silver. She wore her golden curls down loose in tumbling waves courtesy of Neal Farinah, who used Cécred products to create the singer's ethereal look.

Jisoo's spiralling bangs were the stuff of dreams, coiled gently to daintily frame her doll-like makeup blend and lead the eye to her shimmering strapless gown.

Stranger Things star Maya Hawkes served up Sixties perfection sporting a striking beehive updo framed with two caramel bangs held in place with a hairband. A winged eyeliner completed her Twiggy-approved aesthetic.

Gigi Hadid made a case for natural radiance, eschewing eyeliner in favour of a a subtle lick of mascara, a blushed complexion, a thick brow and a matte lip.

Angela Bassett attended the 2026 Met Gala looking perfect in hot pink. The iconic actress showcased a vibrant pink eyeshadow palette that was subtly dotted with crystals.

Suki Waterhouse leaned into girlish sensuality, sporting a plunging, coral-hued gown which was elevated by a matching blushed skin tone and 60s-inspired fluttery lashes.

Singer SZA exploded onto the scene with her unmissable marigold yellow ensemble by Bode. The custom, corseted gown was styled with a matching yellow eyeshadow blend and a glowing matte finish.

A beautifully bundled turban in a rich shade of burgundy that spiralled into a draped dress, Doechii's Met Gala look was one to remember. As was her beauty blend - a shimmering mint green eyeshadow with a glossy, lined lip and teased curls poking out from beneath the headpiece.

South African beauty Tyla took inspiration from the majestic peacock, and naturally, conjured up the makeup to match. The star's features were accentuated by silver-blue tones that injected her look with a hefty dose of added shimmer.

Canadian singer-Songwriter Tate Mcrae was a vision in resplendent gold lace, heightened by a deep, sun-kissed glow and a freshly-zhuzhed blonde mane to tie the star's colour palette together.