The internet is no stranger to fashion moments, but this time, things may have gone too far. As social media feeds flood with Met Gala drama, one name unexpectedly emerges: Alia Bhatt. Netizens believed she attended the event in a strapless garden-inspired ball gown, but she was notably absent this year.
AI-Generated Edits Fool Fans
The actress, who has walked the Met Gala carpet twice, was missing despite the hype. Fans felt the gap so strongly that they shared AI-generated edits of her that looked almost real. Social media ran with these images, convincing many that she was present at fashion's biggest night. However, she was not there at all.
The guest list from India included Karan Johar, Sudha Reddy, Manish Malhotra, Ananya Birla, Isha Ambani, Princess Gauravi Kumari, Maharaj Sawai Padmanabh Singh, Mona Patel, and Diya Mehta on the stunning green carpet.
Viral AI Images
Despite skipping the Met Gala, Alia dominated the conversation. In the viral images, she is seen in a nature-inspired strapless gown with a plunging neckline, detailed with moss-green botanical accents and a voluminous, softly pleated flare. The look fits the evening's art-inspired theme, even though she was not actually there.
With open locks, a stunning emerald and diamond necklace, and a glowing face, this AI image looked too real to ignore. Alia seemingly stood in front of the flashes and walked the steps of the iconic Met museum, looking refreshingly amazing.
Other AI Appearances
Alia was not the only one appearing in AI form. Bollywood actor Vijay Varma also popped up in a striking look as his 'Matka King' character, posing as if he were on the carpet. The images, shared on his Instagram, quickly caught fire online. Soon, fans created edits of Rakhi Sawant in a Cardi B-inspired Met Gala look and even Dolly Chaiwala in a dramatic floor-length brown coat with 'Chai is Life' splashed across it.
This is the internet's most stylish illusion yet. Did you like Alia's AI version at the 2026 Met Gala? Let us know in the comments below.
