Met Gala 2023: Celebrity outfits, interviews from the red carpet on fashion's biggest night
NEW YORK -- The star-studded Met Gala returned Monday to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This year's theme centers on Karl Lagerfeld, the late German designer best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
Follow this live blog for updates from the red carpet!
Ali Bauman's look back on the event
The big question: Who wore it best?
Here to break down all the biggest moments from the champagne carpet is Cassie Anderson, fashion director of Cosmopolitan.
Plenty of glitz and glamour
There was plenty of glitz and glamour as some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, sports and politics partied Monday at the annual Met Gala.
As always, the celebration included some head-turning costumes.
Black and white dresses were the trend of the night on the steps of the Met Museum, all to honor Lagerfeld, the designer for Chanel from 1983 until his death in 2019.
"It's the combination of all the wonderful talent that I get to meet and the creativity that I see and the ability to try and help people, and use the platform that I am so lucky to have the best that I can," said "Vogue" editor Anna Wintour.
Met Gala photo gallery
Watch: Best looks and interviews from the red carpet
Jared Leto wears a cat costume
Jeremy Pope with a Karl cape
Jeremy Pope with a Karl cape at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/slebT8YC7l
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Fangirling for Pedro Pascal
Fangirling for Pedro Pascal at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/qGlucZ9j6n
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
JLo shuts down the carpet
JLo shuts down the carpet at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/s94Dhw2aqX
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/fNgsydMZMi
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Janelle Monae is a moment
Janelle Monae is a moment at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/agZUenBzfr
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Benito Bad Bunny in the house
Benito Bad Bunny in the house at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/LsG4Q98NJW
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/wNazwy43zs
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner & Kendall Jenner
Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner & Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala@CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/ZENaaYUr0F
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Serena Williams and hubby
Serena Williams and hubby at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/1zjYPs4kE3
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 2, 2023
Jimmy Fallon on the red carpet
Florence Pugh in a tall headdress
Florence Pugh in a tall headdress at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/H3q8QNzEv3
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
What is happening right now?
Idk what is happening at the Met Gala right now @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/3SwBwe7cVi
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Interviewing Doja Cat
Doja Cat Cat
Doja Cat Cat @DojaCat @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/lpxwovNHBt
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Jessica Chastain dressed as Karl Lagerfeld
Jessica Chastain dressed as Karl Lagerfeld for the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/6gcNm3tEs4
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Interview with Ben Platt
Interview with co-chair Michaela Coel
Ashley Graham looks stunning
Ashley Graham looks stunning at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/PiDaatsBQT
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Ben Platt at the Met Gala
Ben Platt at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/jBt3cT9gt0
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Speaking with Nicole Kidman
The beautiful Naomi Campbell at the Met Gala
The beautiful Naomi Campbell at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/RYZWBR2M9n
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Met Gala co-chair Michaela Coel
Met Gala co-chair Michaela Coel @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/ja2jd2TAi4
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Penelope Cruz shares what inspired her outfit
Interview with Chloe Fineman
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban at the Met Gala@CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/w0K3moHfgv
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Met Gala co-chair Roger Federer
Met Gala co-chair Roger Federer @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/NzmmDZ7Gfp
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Anna Wintour speaks on red carpet
Met Gala co-chair Penelope Cruz
Met Gala co-chair Penelope Cruz@CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/f5qqk9evg0
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Met Gala maestro Anna Wintour
The Met Gala maestro Anna Wintour.@CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/lFK4rO63e9
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
SNL's Chloe Fineman arrives
SNL’s Chloe Fineman at the Met Gala @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/sXjd0iBjpa
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
Live updates from CBS2's Ali Bauman
Met Monday for @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/mmuVT4ej7o
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) May 1, 2023
How to watch the Met Gala red carpet
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Watch: Preview of Monday night's Met Gala
Officials with the Metropolitan Museum of Art gave a preview of Monday night's Met Gala. Watch it in the video above.
Fashion's biggest night honors Karl Lagerfeld
The Met Gala is always a chance for designers to show off their most dramatic visions, but this year's gala will honor one designer in particular.
The Met Gala has been called the biggest fashion event in the world, the best party of the year, and you know A-list stars will ring their A-game.
CLICK HERE for Ali Bauman's full report.
From fundraiser to cultural cornerstone
How did the annual fundraiser become known as the "Oscars of fashion?"
We spoke with Joanna Nikas, deputy style editor at The Cut, to learn more.
Nikas explained how the event, officially known as the Costume Institute Benefit, got started and grew into a cultural phenomenon.
She also gave us a sneak peek of what to expect this year.
Watch her full interview above for more information.
Flashback: Photos from 2022
CLICK HERE to relive all the excitement from last year's red carpet.