The biggest fashion show of the year invited some of the biggest names in the industry. While artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Margot Robbie and more were regular season tickets this year, the show saw many first-timers. Here are some names who attended the Met Gala for the first time.
All the actors made their first appearance at the Met Gala
Many stars were invited to the wonderful night for the first time. Chase Infiniti, who shot to fame with his debut film ‘One Battle After Another’ alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor, was one of the much-anticipated attendees. She wore a stunning bodycon dress inspired by the statue of Venus de Milo. Vogue reported that her dress was covered in 1.5 million sequins in over 600 different colors. ‘Michael’ star Jaafar Jackson also made his Met Gala debut. He has been making waves in the hit biopic about his quirky portrayal of his uncle, who is ringing the cash register at the box office.
In addition to them, Connor Storrie and Paul Anthony Kelly also made their debut at the Met Gala this year. Connor previously rose to fame after directing the hit web series ‘Heated Rivalry’ starring opposite Husdon Williams. Kelly, on the other hand, recently appeared in ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ has been the protagonist of the miniseries. ‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard was on the list of newcomers at the Met Gala this year.
Owning K-Pop at the Met Gala
Several K-pop celebrities were also among the names making their first appearance at the Met Gala this year. While BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rose, and Lisa previously attended the Met Gala, Jisoo officially made her debut in a stunning pink peplum bodycon dress.He wasn’t the only K-Pop star attending the event for the first time this year. Aespa members Karina and Ningning were also among the people who attended the Met Gala for the first time. Karina wore a custom white satin dress with a black cape, embodying a modern version of the traditional Korean dress, the hanbok. Ningning, on the other hand, contrasted with her teammate and chose to wear a custom black outfit. The floor-length dress was covered in a circular patterned drapery and was a stunning contrast to Karina’s white dress.
Tate McRae, Sombr and more musicians who made their Met Gala debuts
This year, many singers and musicians also debuted the ‘Fashion is Art’ Met Gala theme. Tate McRae, whose single from 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 her best for the night as she attended the Met Gala for the first time. Another surprise on the list was Stevie Nicks, who has been in the music industry for decades and has produced some of the biggest hits including ‘Edge of Seventeen’, ‘Go Your Own Way’ and ‘Everywhere’.‘Other famous names who made their debut this year were Blue Ivy, along with her parents, Beyonce and Jay Z. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose, also made her debut at the Met Gala this year, along with her mother. Paige Buckers and Alysa Liu were the two big names in the sports world who also appeared at the Met Gala.
