The Met Gala, fashion's greatest night out, has returned. The event, which is traditionally held on the first Monday of May at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is perhaps one of the most-anticipated evenings on the fashion calendar. True! For decades, the event has provided us with the most gorgeous and talked-about fashion moments of all time.
Ahead of this year's "Gilded Glamour"-themed gala on May 2, we're looking back at some of the most stunning vintage moments from previous Met Galas. From Naomi Campbell to
Katy Perry and Emma Stone, here are the celebrities who attended the annual Costume Institute Gala long before you realized what it was. So, keep reading to see what more A-list stars wore the first time they attended the Met Gala!
#1 Naomi Campbell in 1990
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Naomi Campbell first attended the Met Gala in 1990, accompanied by American fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo.
#2 Gwyneth Paltrow in 1995
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Gwyneth Paltrow made her Met Gala debut in a traditional white Calvin Klein gown at the 1995 "Haute Couture"-themed. Later, the actress-turned-Goop entrepreneur called the yearly event "un-fun" and "overcrowded." She later changed her mind and attended the 2017 Met Gala.
#3 Sarah Jessica Parker in 1995
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Sarah Jessica Parker kept it simple during her first Met Gala in 1995. For her debut at the "Haute Couture" -a themed benefit that year, the actress picked a basic black velvet style.
#4 Kate Moss, Calvin Klein & Christy Turlington in 1995
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A baby-faced Kate Moss looked mellow in a canary-yellow Calvin Klein gown as she made her Met Gala debut in 1995 at the "Haute Couture"-themed event. Next to it is Christy Turlington who looks so simple
#5 Jennifer Lopez & Sean "Diddy" Combs in 1999
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Jennifer Lopez took her first trip down the Met Gala red carpet with then-boyfriend Diddy back in 1999 when the theme was "Rock Style."
#6 Gisele Bundchen in 1999
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Gisele Bundchen struck attention in a beaded coral Versace slip dress at the 1999 Met Gala, where the theme was "Rock Style."
#7 Salma Hayek in 1997
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Salma Hayek made her debut appearance at the Met Gala in 1997. The actress dressed appropriately for the "Gianni Versace"-themed event, donning a black one-shoulder Versace creation with a thigh-high slit.
#8 Kate Hudson in 2003
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For her first Met Gala in 2003, Kate Hudson dressed in the "Goddess: The Classical Mode" theme. She wore a Stella McCartney toga-style gown fit for the gods.
#9 Victoria Beckham in 2003
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Long before she established her designer apparel line, Victoria Beckham was a fashion force to be reckoned with. The former Spice Girl first appeared at the Met Gala in 2003, wearing a sleek, ethereal Dolce & Gabbana slip dress that was perfectly in sync with the night's theme, "Goddess: The Classical Mode."
#10 Nicole Kidman in 2003
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Nicole Kidman made her Met Gala debut in 2003, at the "Goddess: The Classical Mode"-themed event, serving as one of the evening's co-chairs. For the event, she wore a beaded one-sleeve Tom Ford for Gucci dress.
#11 Eva Mendes in 2004
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Sienna Miller gave a snooze at her Met Gala debut in 2006, which was titled "Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion." The English actress donned a gold sequined Burberry mini with an empire waist and completed her underwhelming look with black tights and black chunky heels.
#12 Serena Williams in 2004
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Serena Williams made her Met Gala debut in a slinky violet gown in 2004, the same year she launched her first fashion label. She finished off her ensemble with silver-heeled sandals, a silver clutch, and lovely purple eyeshadow.
#13 Jimmy Fallon in 2004
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Fallon's chocolate brown shirt and slightly flared slacks may not appear to be an epic swerve, but this was about as wavy as black tie menswear got in 2004.
#14 Diane Kruger in 2004
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Diane Kruger made capes fashionable long before they became popular. She impressed in a champagne silk piece by Balenciaga at her first Met Gala, the "Dangerous Liaisons"-themed event in 2004.
#15 Naomi Watts in 2004
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Actress Naomi Watts attends the 'Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century' Costume Institute benefit gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
#16 Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen in 2005
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The 2005 Met Gala's theme was "The House of Chanel," so it was only natural that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen wore Chanel dresses for their red carpet debut.
#17 Emmy Rossum in 2005
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Emmy Rossum arrives at the 2005 Costume Institute Gala "Celebrating Chanel", held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
#18 Jessica Alba in 2006
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Jessica Alba looked very pretty, and slightly bridal when she wore Calvin Klein in 2006.
#19 Sienna Miller in 2006
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Sienna rocked a glittery Burberry mini for the Costume Institute Gala in 2006.
#20 Cameron Diaz in 2007
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Cameron Diaz in a Dior fuchsia gown and turquoise jewelry.
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Rihanna has continued to boost her fashion game for each Met Gala she's attended thus far, but her very first performance still stands out. The pop sensation wore a lovely white Georges Chakra gown with an embellished halter neckline to the 2007 gala, which featured a "Poiret: King of Fashion" theme.
#22 Kerry Washington in 2007
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Kerry wore a black V-neck gown at her first Met Gala in 2007. Her outfit was accessorized with a metallic clutch and a gold cuff bracelet.
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Beyonce wore a timeless blush Armani Privé gown at her Met Gala debut in 2008, which was themed "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy."
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Taylor Swift made her first appearance on the Met Gala red carpet in 2008. At that year's "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" event, the singer looked stunning in a sequined gold ombre Badgley Mischka gown.
#25 Blake Lively in 2008
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Since Blake Lively was first invited to the Met Gala in 2008. The "Gossip Girl" actress made her first public appearance in a black Ralph Lauren mermaid gown with a feathered skirt at the "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" event.
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Timberlake stuck to his signature black tux and let Biel shine in her statement-making red gown and blush heels at the 2009 Met Gala.
#27 Anne Hathaway in 2009
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For the "Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion"-themed gala that year, the Oscar-winning actress wore a voluminous bouffant hairstyle and a puffed-up purple Marc Jacobs minidress gathered at the waist.
#28 Katy Perry in 2009
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Katy Perry made her debut appearance on the Met Gala guest list in 2009 when the subject was "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion." The pop sensation looked stunning in a futuristic electric blue Tommy Hilfiger gown with a metal halter neckline and corresponding arm cuff.
#29 Amber Rose & Kanye West in 2009
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It was Amber Rose & Kanye West. Whether dressed up or casual, their personal style made them ones to watch everywhere they went. He proudly had her on his arm at the 2009 Met Gala.
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Emma Stone made her debut appearance at the Met Gala in 2009. The Oscar winner wore a colorful patchwork dress with a sweetheart neckline and an asymmetrical ruffle down the front to the "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion"-themed event.
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