The biggest fashion spectacle of the year called for some of the most prominent names in the industry. While artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Margot Robbie, and others were regular attendees this year, the event also featured a significant number of first-time participants. Here are some of the celebrities who attended the Met Gala for the first time.
Actors Making Their Met Gala Debut
Many stars were invited to the glamorous night for the very first time. Chase Infiniti, who rose to fame with her debut film 'One Battle After Another' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor, was one of the most anticipated attendees. She wore a stunning bodycon dress inspired by the Venus de Milo statue. According to Vogue, her dress was covered with 1.5 million sequins in over 600 different colors. Jaafar Jackson, star of the film 'Michael,' also made his Met Gala debut. He has been generating buzz online for his uncanny portrayal of his uncle in the hit biopic, which has been performing strongly at the box office.
In addition to them, Connor Storrie and Paul Anthony Kelly also made their Met Gala debuts this year. Connor rose to fame after leading the hit web series 'Heated Rivalry' opposite Hudson Williams. Kelly recently starred in the lead role of the miniseries 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.' 'Stranger Things' star Finn Wolfhard was another addition to the newcomers' roster at the Met Gala this year.
K-Pop Takeover at the Met Gala
Several K-pop celebrities were also among those making their first-ever appearance at the Met Gala this year. While BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rose, and Lisa have all previously attended the Met Gala, Jisoo officially made her debut in a stunning pink bodycon gown with a peplum bodice. She was not the only K-pop star attending the event for the first time. Aespa members Karina and Ningning were also among the crowd making their Met Gala debut. Karina wore a custom white satin floor-length dress with a black cape, embodying a modern version of the traditional Korean dress, the hanbok. Ningning, in contrast, opted for a custom black gown. The floor-length dress was covered in accented circular details, creating a stunning contrast to Karina's all-white ensemble.
Tate McRae, Sombr, and More Musicians Making Their Met Gala Debuts
This year, many singers and musicians also made their debut at the Met Gala, which had a 'Fashion is Art' theme. Tate McRae, whose single for Brad Pitt's 'F1' was a viral hit, was among the musicians attending the Met Gala for the first time. Along with her, Sombr also dressed in his best for the night as he attended the Met Gala for the first time. Another surprise addition to the list was Stevie Nicks, who has been in the music industry for decades and is credited with creating some of the biggest hits, including 'Edge of Seventeen,' 'Go Your Own Way,' and 'Everywhere.'
Other celebrity names making their debut this year included Blue Ivy, who walked the carpet with her parents, Beyonce and Jay Z. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughter, Sunday Rose, also made her Met Gala debut this year, accompanying her mother. Paige Buckers and Alysa Liu were the two prominent names from the sports world who appeared at the Met Gala as well.
