Emily Blunt joins Cara Delevingne, Noami Watts and Charli XCX as they all opt for chic black while leading the British stars at the 2026 Met Gala
Emily Blunt, Cara Delevingne, Noami Watts and Charli XCX opted for chic black looks to lead the British stars at the 2026 Met Gala in New York on Monday.
The Devil Wears Prada star Emily, 43, appeared on the red carpet with her brother-in-law and co-star Stanley Tucci and her older sister Emily, 45.
She looked the epitome of style in a semi-sheer top with tassels and pearl details, worn with trousers and Jimmy Choo heels.
Meanwhile, 33-year-old model Cara looked sensational as she went braless under a translucent look that hugged every inch of her lithe physique.
The dress featured intricate beading at the back and a flowing train, and she styled her hair in finger waves and added extra sparkle with De Beers jewelry.
Meanwhile, Charli, also 33, wore a strapless dress that was perfectly tailored and accentuated her hourglass figure.
The fitted bodice featured a floral bodice, and the Brat hitmaker opted for diamond earrings and cocktail rings while opting for a necklace and letting the dress speak for itself.
Crown star Claire, 42, looked equally stunning in a custom ERDEM corset gown with jeweled chain straps and an asymmetrical hand-draped skirt.
(L-R) Emily Blunt, Cara Delevingne, Noami Watts and Charli
The Devil Wears Prada star Emily (43) appeared on the red carpet with her brother-in-law and co-star Stanley Tucci and her older sister Emily (45).
Drama was added with an opera jacket and quirky veil that ensured all eyes were on her as she walked the busy red carpet.
Elsewhere on the red carpet, 47-year-old Gwendoline Christie turned heads in a vintage-inspired red fishtail gown with feathers and tulle embellishments.
Pushing the boundaries of fashion, she added a striking ostrich feather hat and sported an opera mask of her own face.
Fellow actress Rebecca Hall, 44, showed off her midriff in a tailored jacket as she joined American husband Morgan Spector.
Her sparkly sequined jacket was paired with a chic low skirt and she accessorized her look with a simple black bag.
Meanwhile, The Guided Age star Morgan, 45, looked smart in his matching black look as he held his stunning wife’s hand.
Sam Smith, 33, also wore a black jeweled opera jacket with impressive beading and faux fur trim.
The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, completed the look with a feathered headpiece and sheer gloves; All of this added a little more excitement.
Cara, 33, looked sensational as she went braless in the semi-sheer look that hugged every inch of her lithe body.
The dress boasted an intricately beaded back and a dramatic train
Cara styled her hair in 1920s-inspired finger waves
She added extra sparkle to her look with De Beers jewelry.
Staff were on hand to make sure Cara’s train was placed perfectly on the museum’s steps.
Meanwhile, Charli, also 33, wore a perfectly tailored strapless dress and highlighted her hourglass figure.
The fitted bodice featured a floral bodice, and the Brat hitmaker opted for diamond earrings and cocktail rings while opting for a necklace and letting the dress speak for itself.
Crown star Claire, 42, looked equally stunning in a custom ERDEM corset gown with jeweled chain straps and an asymmetrical hand-draped skirt.
Drama was added with an opera jacket and whimsical veil that ensured all eyes were on her as she walked the crowded red carpet.
She wore dazzling make-up with striking red lips
Claire let her opera jacket fall off her shoulders as she ascended the museum’s ionic stairs
Elsewhere on the red carpet, 47-year-old Gwendoline Christie turned heads in a red vintage-inspired fishtail gown with feathers and tulle trim.
Pushing the fashion boundaries, she added a striking ostrich feather hat and sported an opera mask of her own face.
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While other guests were carrying their handbags, Gwendoline decided to draw attention with her accessory.
Sam Smith, 33, also wore a black jeweled opera jacket with impressive beading and faux fur trim.
The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, completed the look with a feathered headpiece and sheer gloves; All of this added a little more excitement.
The musician also wore a diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings, while his beard and mustache were also perfectly styled.
Sam was showing off on the red carpet on high black platforms
Welsh actor Luke Evans, 47, wore head-to-toe burgundy leather as he hit the red carpet
His perky look was spiked and stuck to his muscular physique
Luke, who starred in Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show, boasted a mustache
Her look also included matching gloves and a hat, which she proudly displayed
Fellow actress Rebecca Hall, 44, showed off her midriff in a tailored jacket as she joined her American husband Morgan Spector.
Her sparkly sequined jacket was paired with a chic low skirt and she accessorized her look with a simple black bag.
The musician also wore a diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings, while his beard and mustache were also perfectly styled.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, falls on the first Monday in May each year.
The theme of this year’s event, considered the Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets, is ‘The Art of Costume’ and the dress code is ‘Fashion is Art’.
The dress code calls on A-list participants to explore how designers use the human body as a blank canvas.
Leading the charge is a powerful trio of co-chairs, with Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams joining forces with Vogue’s global editorial director Anna Wintour to helm fashion’s biggest night.
Tennis star Williams is co-chairing the gala for the first time. Kidman previously co-chaired the star-studded event in 2003 and 2005, and Beyonce was honorary chairwoman in 2013.
The British designer and Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife was accompanied by her long-time partner Adrien Brody on the red carpet.
The couple showed love by adorning the red carpet arm in arm.
Georgina looked sensational in a translucent gold dress with metallic embellishments
Charlotte Gainsbourg put on a leggy display in rock and roll-inspired leather look
She cinched her dress with a gold belt around her waist and carried this color story to her accessories.
Actor Damson Idris was another guest who preferred an all-leather look.
He showed off a cool figure in his oversized jacket combined with trousers and a red shirt.
The New York City museum will pair historical and contemporary clothing from the Costume Institute for the exhibition, which will be divided into three categories: the classical and naked body, aging and pregnant bodies, and the anatomical body.
The exhibition, which aims to showcase the Met’s expanded new Conde M. Nast Galleries, is made possible by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez, who are lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs.
“The title ‘The Art of Costume’ refers to the history of the costume institute,” Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton said at a press conference.
Choosing the theme, Bolton said that fashion ‘has the status of art not despite its relationship with the body, but because of it’.
French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent also sponsors the exhibition.
The 2026 Met Gala will also have a host committee, including committee co-chairs Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz, as well as members Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Angela Bassett, Gwendoline Christie, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor and more.
The Art of Costume will run from May 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following the Met Gala on May 4.
The Met Gala is a major moneymaker for the museum and provides the Costume Institute’s main source of funding.
The 2026 Met Gala marks an important moment because this is the first time since Wintour technically stepped back from one of her famous roles in Vogue.
