30 Awkward Met Gala Moments That Will Make You Cringe
Some of these decisions were questionable.
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Sure, the Met Gala is "fashion's biggest night out." But sometimes celebrities can get carried away. Once a year, the biggest stars in the world walk up the steps of the famous museum in hopes of making the best statement. We've seen horses, double heads, and hamburgers hit the red carpet (more on that later), interview blunders, and badly-timed kisses. So, if you're ready to cringe, check out these awkward Met Gala moments.
When Keke Palmer had no clue who Brooklyn Beckham was. (2021)
Keke Palmer went viral in 2021 after asking Brooklyn Beckham where he's from. It drew plenty of comparisons to her now-famous "I don't know who this man is. Sorry to this man" meme.
When Zooey Deschanel and Reese Witherspoon couldn't pronounce Cara Delevingne's name. (2014)
When the actresses tried their best to pronounce Cara Delevingne's name, it didn't go well. But it did give an idea of what it would be like to party with two of Hollywood's favorite stars.
When Jaden Smith brought his hair as a date. (2017)
As Jaden told Vogue: "Since I couldn't bring my sister as a date, I brought my old hair."
When the camera men made comments about Lady Gaga's transformation. (2019)
The awkward part of this doesn't have anything to do with Lady Gaga, but rather the camera men who didn't realize their voices were being picked up on microphones during her many changes. Throughout all 17 minutes of it, here are just a few lines:
"It's so whimsy!"
"Another dress???"
"She's reenacting all of her songs, I guess."
"It's gonna be her fussing around for awhile."
"Why??? Why???"
"OH NO. SHE'S BACK." (As Gaga does another outfit change.)
"I never thought I'd say this, but PLEASE Gaga, get off the carpet!"
When Addison Rae called her 2003 dress "vintage." (2021)
Her words had many people—especially Millennials—talking.
When Justin Bieber made a shout-out to Selena Gomez. (2015)
Justin kept an eye out for his ex, Selena, at the 2015 Met Ball. Without a single person asking him about her, he shouted while leaving: "Yo Selena looked gorgeous at the Met Ball!"
When Kim Kardashian arrived shrouded in mystery. (2021)
The look left pretty much everyone very confused.
When Hayden Panettiere tripped on the steps. (2014)
Luckily she caught herself and was able to laugh it off!
When Jennifer Lawrence photobombed Sarah Jessica Parker. (2013)
Two icons in one photo.
When Frank Ocean brought a robot baby. (2021)
Who could forget when Frank Ocean brought his robot alien child that moves and blinks on its own?
When Kylie and Kendall Jenner wore a ton of feathers. (2019)
It's as if they went to a craft store to get dressed.
When Jenni Konner, Lena Dunham, and Joe Jonas all matched. (2017)
It's not easy to show up to the Met Gala in pretty much the exact same outfit as not one, but two other people.
When Katy Perry dressed as a cheeseburger. (2019)
This California girl must really love her In-N-Out.
When Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney showed up underdressed. (1999)
Two of the biggest icons of the '90s wore T-shirts handmade by Stella McCartney, who had no idea what the Met Gala was, just that the theme was "Rock Style."
When Stella McCartney stepped on Rihanna's dress. (2014)
That's not toilet paper on Stella McCartney's shoe—it's the skirt she designed for Rihanna.
When a streaker tried to crash the red carpet. (2014)
Celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk tried to (what else?) prank Hollywood by baring it all at the Met Gala entrance.
When The Weeknd and Selena Gomez kissed. (2017)
While their debut as a couple was pretty cute—and they both looked gorgeous—this slightly awkward and badly-timed photo made the rounds back in 2017.
When Bennifer had an intimate mask kiss. (2021)
This is definitely the weirdest Met Gala kiss.
When James Corden shaded Keke Palmer. (2021)
Maybe he was just cranky from all that Carpool Karaoke traffic, but when Keke asked James about his outfit, he said, "It's a black tux. Let's not start getting carried away." In his defense, it does seem like he was just joking in the video, but cringe-y nonetheless.
When James Corden stood on his tippy toes. (2021)
And then he was caught on Vogue's livestream standing on his toes next to wife Julia Carey.
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