There's a first time for everything, and a number of stars just made their Met Gala debut [1] at this year's ceremony. Even though his girlfriend is a regular at the fete, Shawn Mendes made his way up the famous staircase [2] for the first time ever alongside Hailey Baldwin, as did Colin Jost, who was accompanied by Scarlett Johansson [3]. It was also Ariana Grande [4], Frances McDormand, and Chadwick Boseman's first time at the fashion-forward event [5], which was hosted by Amal Clooney, Rihanna [6], and Donatella Versace. Keep reading to see all of this year's Met Gala first-timers, then look back at some of the most memorable moments from previous years [7].
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Met-Gala
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Hailey-Baldwin-Shawn-Mendes-2018-Met-Gala-44819418
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Scarlett-Johansson-Colin-Jost-2018-Met-Gala-Photos-44820861
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Ariana-Grande
[5] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Met-Gala-Theme-2018-44233006
[6] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Rihanna
[7] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Iconic-Red-Carpet-Looks-43517569
[8] https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Cardi-B-2018-Met-Gala-44819407
[9] https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Chadwick-Boseman-Glitter-Hair-2018-Met-Gala-44821164
[10] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Ariana-Grande-Met-Gala-Dress-2018-44820074
[11] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Black-Panther-Cast-2018-Met-Gala-44818847
[12] https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Frances-McDormand-2018-Met-Gala-44818931
[13] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Reactions-Lili-Reinhart-Cole-Sprouse-Met-Gala-44818511
[14] https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Princess-Beatrice-2018-Met-Gala-44818470
[15] https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Hailey-Baldwin-Shawn-Mendes-2018-Met-Gala-44819094
[16] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/SZA-Makeup-Met-Gala-2018-44819392
[17] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Cole-Sprouse-Lili-Reinhart-2018-Met-Gala-44817822
[18] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Katherine-Langford-Wearing-Prada-Dress-Met-Gala-2018-44821110
[19] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Lena-Waithe-Rainbow-Cape-Met-Gala-2018-Pictures-44819010
[20] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Eiza-Gonzalez-Met-Gala-Dress-2018-44819272
[21] https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Kylie-Jenner-Travis-Scott-2018-Met-Gala-44819714
[22] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Scarlett-Johansson-Colin-Jost-2018-Met-Gala-Photos-44820861
[23] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Jasmine-Sanders-Met-Gala-Dress-2018-44818502