Both Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé broke a key Met Gala rule at this year's event on May 4. There is an age restriction of 18 plus to attend fashion's largest night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, both stars brought their underage daughters with them to grace the carpet.
Nicole posed alongside her 17-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, whose 18th birthday is two months away. Meanwhile, Beyoncé attended with her 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Both Sunday and Blue made their Met Gala debuts on the first Monday of May.
Organisers for the event have previously confirmed that "it’s not an appropriate event for people under 18."
© Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TheThe actress and singer served as co-chairs at this year's event, alongside Venus Williams. The Met Gala 2026 theme was Costume Art. The concept delves into the dynamic interplay between fashion and art, bringing together roughly 400 works from The Met’s expansive collection. A Met Gala co-chair plays a key role in planning and promoting the event, helping shape the guest list and speaking at the gala.
HELLO! are taking a closer look at Sunday Rose and Blue Ivy's debut appearances as well as the surprising Met Gala rules.
© AFP via Getty ImagesSunday Rose
Sunday Rose wore a pink Dior gown that featured a bandeau neckline with a form-fitting skirt. The garment was adorned with floral feathered appliqués and styled with matching earrings.
© Getty ImagesBlue Ivy
Blue Ivy wore a white corseted gown courtesy of Balenciaga. The garment was styled with a dramatic cape, a pair of bejewelled silver heels, and a diamond-encrusted necklace.
© Getty ImagesGuests pay for a ticket
Despite receiving an invite, celebrities have to pay for a ticket. The custom which is approximately $75,000, is typically covered by the brand that dresses the star.
© Getty ImagesNo phones
It is forbidden to take selfies or go on social media during the event. In 2017, Kylie Jenner broke the rule with an iconic bathroom mirror picture.
© Penske Media via Getty ImagesSeating chart
Guests must sit at their designated table during the event. "We really try to think very carefully about who’s sitting next to each other," Eaddy Kiernan told British Vogue in 2024. "Our ideal pairing would maybe be two people who we think will just get on like a house on fire, but who may not even realise that they have a lot in common. So with each person, we really do take time to think, 'What will they talk about?'"
© FilmMagicNo smoking inside
During an interview on CBS Mornings, curator Andrew Bolton was asked how to ensure that you would never get invited back to the event. "Smoking. Smoking in the galleries. Touching the artwork. Those would be no-nos," he revealed.
