Zendaya Already Has Outfit Ideas For The "Very Special" Met Gala 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Siri, play “It’s A Beautiful Day” because we be getting the first glimpses of spring, but I’m already daydreaming about the First Monday in May. While you might think about Christmas or the first day of summer when you hear “the best day of the year,” I’m talking about Met Gala Monday. Instead of a uneventful, sleepy Monday like most of the year, Met Gala Monday might as well be a scene from a rom-com: celebs are pulling up to their hotels to spend the day getting ready, social media goes crazy over every little detail, and you can basically feel the electricity in the Manhattan air.

The evening is always full of incredible Met Gala outfits, shocking moments, and all the best unexpected (or very expected) celebrity couples. We may not know the Met Gala 2024 guest list until the night of the event, but we do know the Met Gala 2024 co-chairs and they’re *amazing.* Keep reading for everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala before you press play on The Devil Wears Prada again!

What is the 2024 Met Gala theme?

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The Met Gala 2024 theme is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” According to the official exhibition site, "Sleeping Beauties" takes around 250 pieces from across 400 years that are all related to nature, "which will serve as a metaphor for the fragility and ephemerality of fashion and a vehicle to examine the cyclical themes of rebirth and renewal."

The exhibit will also feature different activations to engage your senses (think smell, sound, texture, and movement) since the pieces are now too old to wear — something that’s been a hot topic since Kim Kardashian wore a Marilyn Monroe dress to the 2023 Met Gala, and then the internet questioned whether she ripped it.

During the Challengers press tour, Zendaya told E! News that this year's gala is "very special." "[Stylist Law Roach and I] have some ideas," she says. "I know that Jonathan [Anderson], who is our incredible costume designer, is also hosting, so it felt like the right time."

I’m very interested to see how guests interpret the theme for their outfits because when I first heard the theme, I thought it was referencing the Sleeping Beauty fairytale! (Although, the dress code is "The Garden of Time.") I love how the whole Met Gala 2024 theme captures the lush richness of nature, rather than things decaying or dying away, which is what I usually think of with the passage of time. However Zendaya and all the Met Gala guests interpret the theme, this is sure to be one for the books.

Who is invited to the Met Gala 2024?

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We won't know the official Met Gala guest list until the night of the event, but it looks like we'll see a lot of our favorite TV and movie stars this year. The Bear star Ayo Edebiri will reporedly attend, as will Killers of the Flower Moon Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone. We could also see Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, and Rihanna, who never fails to look amazing when she shows up to the Met Gala! Olivia Rodrigo, Uma Thurman, Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, and Barry Keoghan will reportedly attend, and I hope Barry brings girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter too!

What is the Met Gala?

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The Met Gala is an annual event put on to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The Met Gala is best known for the maximalist, costume-like outfits the attendees wear — from Rihanna dressing like the literal Pope to Blake Lively dressing like the Empire State Building (although my favorite Met Gala look of all time is this red and gold number Blake is wearing!). Different celebrities and creatives gather in their best ‘fits to explore the new fashion exhibit before it’s open to the public.

Who are the co-chairs of the Met Gala 2024?

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There will be four Met Gala co-chairs this year: Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Zendaya, and Bad Bunny. Vogue Magazine announced the quartet on February 15, 2024 via a funny Instagram video. All four of these celebs are power houses, but I’m most excited to see Zendaya. She hasn’t been to a Met Gala since 2019, and I know that with her poise and her creative approach to carpets, she'll knock it out of the park!

When is the Met Gala date?

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The 2024 Met Gala will take place on May 6, 2024. Every year, the Met Gala happens on the first Monday in May, and it’s become such an iconic event that the First Monday in May is as well-known as the gala itself!

Can anyone go to the Met Gala?

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No, unfortunately to go to the Met Gala, you have to be invited. However, anyone can wait outside to watch the red carpet! The streets around 5^th Avenue in New York City start getting crazy by lunchtime as celebs get ready and leave their hotels to head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2021, I stood outside the hotels and was able to see stars like Emily Blunt, Simu Liu, and Gigi Hadid!

How much does it cost to go to the Met Gala?

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In 2023, a ticket to the Met Gala cost upwards of $50,000, via TIME.

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24 Cozy 'Gilmore Girls' Gifts For Anyone Who'd Rather Be In Stars Hollow

If there's one thing about Gilmore Girls fans you can count on, it's their passion. They love the quirky one liners, memorable moments, and are usually either Team Jess or Team Logan (sorry Dean...). Give any Gilmore Girls lover in your life the chance to transport themselves to Stars Hollow this holiday season — without having to make the trek to Washington, Connecticut or the Warner Bros. stage in Hollywood. These Gilmore Girls gift ideas are fun, thoughtful, and very cozy, which are also three hallmarks of the series itself! From a coffee mug that Luke Danes would approve of to the perfect gifts for Taylor Swift fans, this Gilmore Girlsgift guide will make you say "Oy with the poodles already!"

Now that we're in knee-high boot season (which I FINALLY bought), I like to wear super fun, colorful, and chaotic socks. Grab a pack of Gilmore Girls socks to take some Stars Hollow magic with you no matter where you go.

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9 Easy Holiday Hairstyles You Can Effortlessly Recreate At Home

Fretting over which hairstyles to choose from now that you know you're going to a holiday party? Please don't because we've got 9 ideas that are super easy to recreate at home. We know you want to look your best, but it's not worth stressing over. All you have to do is figure out if you're looking to wear a ponytail or a bob. Once you've figured that out, the styling part is super easy.

Keep scrolling for the easiest holiday hairstyles that'll make heads turn at any party you RSVP to

1. Top Knot Bun

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Top knot buns look good on anyone regardless of age. We first admired them on ballerinas and later found out how easy they are to achieve. To create this sleek look, you'll need a hair wax stick, a boar bristle brush, elastic hair ties, and a holding spray to keep everything together!

2. A Cute Scarf Ponytail

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After the top knot bun, this hairstyle is another easy one to pull off and doesn't really require a curling iron. All you need to do is gather your hair into a low ponytail before securing it with a hair tie. Once you've done that, wrap a festive red scarf around the hair tie for a look that shows you're ready for Christmas!

3. Layered Straight Hair

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Depending on your preference, you may refer to this style as straightened hair or a silk press. All that matters is making sure you have the best blowout products and tools to help you achieve it! If you have naturally curly hair, we recommend using The Doux's Press Play Thermal Set. It includes:

PRESS REWIND Curl Retention Shampoo
FAST FORWARD Heat Prep Conditioner
JUST GLAZE Silkening Fluid
SILENT TREATMENT 30-day Humidity Shield
O.P.P. Heat Protectant Spray
DOUX DROPS Bonding Polish
GANGSTER WRAP Foaming Wrap Lotion

You'll also want to use a blow dryer that has a concentrator nozzle along with a round brush to help smooth your hair. After that, all you'll have to do is flat iron your hair and that's it!

4. Barrel Curls

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We love barrel curls because they can look however you want them. If you want to go for a bombshell look, we recommend pin curling your hair after using the curling attachments of the T3 Aire 360 Blowout System. You'll want to section your hair so you're able to wrap individual strands around the base of the curler, preferably at an angle to achieve a spiral style like the one above!

5. Half Side Hairstyle

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We love an impressive half-side hairstyle that reminds us of Aunt Zelda fromThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. However, you won't have to curl your hair as much with this look. All you'll need to do is french braid both sides of your hair at night and simply unravel them once you're ready to make your party debut.

6. Wavy Bob

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Bobs aren't going anywhere, not that we want them to! They're incredibly flattering and have the perfect amount of body that we fangirl over. This hairstyle is super easy because you only need to lightly curl the ends of your hair to achieve an effortless look. Honestly, you can use a curling or flat iron without a problem.

7. Coiffed Bob

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Don't feel like putting in that much work to look dolled up? We hear you loud and clear so we're sharing another bob option. You won't have to watch your curling iron heat up because this is strictly a job for your flat iron.

Put it on a low setting (under 400 degrees) and lightly curl the ends of your hair under. If you want to create the perfect side bang, you can add one or two curlers to it so it's held in place until the perfect time.

8. Volumized Bob

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Another bob? Yes, please! This hairstyle is for anyone who wants VOLUME without having to spend all morning curling their hair. All you need to do is invest in a good roller setthat'll form the perfect curls overnight; kudos if they're thermal! Just make sure to part your hair the way you want prior to and you'll be looking like a glamorous queen the next day or night.

9. Pixie Cut

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Although they can be high maintenance because of the salon upkeep, pixie cuts are fairly easy to style. You can using foaming lotion to create finger waves or created a slicked look that turns head. If you want to add a few curls to your hair, you'll need a small flat iron that can gently grabs each strand.

Which of these holiday hairstyles will you be rocking to your upcoming Christmas party?!

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Michelle Yeoh Felt Like "A Failure" For Not Having Kids — And Then Won An Oscar

Oscar-winner, Michelle Yeoh just opened up to BBC Radio about her struggles with infertility amid her decades-long career. Fertility and motherhood are obviously complex, emotional topics — we've seen plenty of discourse play out in this space the last few months alone — so when Michelle described her inability to conceive as "a failure," our collective hearts broke for her.

Here's what the Wicked star had to say about why she felt like "a failure" — and the unexpected relationship that "blessed" her.

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On BBC Radio's Woman's Hourpodcast, Michelle shared her story of infertility — both how it hurt her, but also how she was able to come to terms with it over time. In discussing what she calls a "shattered mirror moment," Michelle explained that her lack of children wasn't for "lack of trying." She said that she loves children, babies, and even has six godchildren, but she simply wasn't able to bear a biological child.

"I believe that it's a woman's choice — it's your choice whether you want to have children, and shouldn't be imposed on you. Just because you're a woman, you should have a child — that should not be the case," she said. "But as a very personal thing, I wanted — I always wanted to have children."

She elaborated that in her first marriage with Sir Dickson Poon, it was a "very clear path about having children." When she couldn't conceive, she went to get fertility treatment "to aid in the process" — and she made it clear that the process was a very painful one for her. When describing her attempts at conception, she said, "And I think the worst moment to go through is every month you feel like such a failure."

"And then you go, why? And I think at some point you stop blaming yourself. I go, there are certain things in your body that doesn't function in a certain way. That's how it is," she continued. "You just have to let go and move on. And I think you come to a point where you have to stop blaming you."

While she may have practically moved on from her dream of carrying biological children — of that, she said, "I'm 62. Of course I'm not going to have a baby right now," — Michelle can't seem to help thinking of it still. She said, "Sometimes, honestly, I still think about it."

Getting to this place of peace and understanding for her fertility scenario came with a series of heartbreaks, though, as Michelle explained this likely ended her first marriage. Although she believed they loved each other, she knew in the next decade of the relationship, she ultimately couldn't give her ex-husband the family that he wanted. Now, she feels like it was "very brave" for the former couple "to admit" that they shouldn't "drag this out."

Thankfully, the end of her marriage didn't mar the love shared there — Michelle said she's actually godmother to Sir Dickson Poon's eldest child. And she even got remarried! Though her new husband, Jean Todt, proposed the very first month they were together, Michelle waited to marry until about 20 years later.

As mentioned before, Michelle is surrounded by plenty of beautiful children in her life — one of which is her granddaughter via her stepson, Nicholas Todt. In regards to that, Michelle noted, "Then you feel you're still very, very blessed because you do have a baby in your life.”

And as for having a little one in her life outside of children? Let's just say she has a golden boy of her own — and yes, I'm referring to the Oscar she won in 2023 for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Needless to say, Michelle is definitely not a failure. 🙌

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This Viral Unscripted 'Gilmore Girls' Moment Has Fans In A Tizzy

If you're a Gilmore Girls stan then you've probably analyzed every single frame of every single episode. But a viral video proved I don't know the show as well as I thought because one TikTok user caught an unscripted moment I'd never caught before! And it had me giggling and kicking my feet. Have you seen this interaction before?

Keep reading for the sweet Gilmore Girls moment between Milo Ventimiglia and Alexis Bledel.

@notoriousahb when ur dating but also trying to stay in character🥹#gilmoregirls #rorygilmore #jessmariano #alexisbledel #miloventimiglia #adambrody #fyp #gilmoregirlstiktok ♬ original sound - arielle

During Gilmore Girls season 3 episode 19, "Keg! Max!", TikTok user @notoriousahb caught a flirty moment between Alexis Bledel and Milo Ventimigilia when the camera was focusing on the other actors in the scene. Alexis is staring at Milo before tucking his hair behind his ear. And Milo gives her a small smile before snapping back into the scene. My heart is bursting!!

Apparently, fans totally picked up on their chemistry when rewatching. "There's a back and forth look before Rory and Jess are together in S2 at a town meeting that is SO bf/gf flirting lol," one user commented, while another says, "It was rumored that Milo (Jess) was sick that day and Alexis (Rory) was trying to comfort him."

Wait sweet! All in all, there's one comment that sums it all up: "THE SMIRK AT ALEXIS OH MY GOD 🖤." My thoughts exactly.

ICYMI, Milo and Alexis dated from the time Milo joined Gilmore Girls until 2006. And considering how electric their chemistry is onscreen, I'm sure they felt fireworks, like, as soon as they met. But don't worry, they're both doing just fine after their breakup.

Milo actually just tied the knot with Jarah Mariano and announced they're expecting a baby! And in 2017, Alexis won an Emmy for her role in The Handmaid's Tale.

“I’m very happy for her," Milo Ventimiglia told Daily Dish in 2017. "She’s always been a great actor and I think as long as she’s been in the business for her to be recognized. I’m very happy for her."

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Black Friday Beauty Deals: Gifts So Good, You'll Want to Keep Them All

Treat yourself this Black Friday with beauty deals that are almost too good to give away! From luxurious skincare sets to must-have makeup favorites, these gifts are perfect for pampering your loved ones—or yourself. Packed with incredible value, these beauty finds are sure to impress, whether they’re under the tree or on your vanity. Keep reading to discover the deals that might just make you keep one (or two) for yourself.

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Zendaya Already Has Outfit Ideas For The "Very Special" Met Gala 2024

What is the 2024 Met Gala theme?

Who is invited to the Met Gala 2024?

What is the Met Gala?

Who are the co-chairs of the Met Gala 2024?

When is the Met Gala date?

Can anyone go to the Met Gala?

How much does it cost to go to the Met Gala?

Keep reading for 24 Gilmore Girls-themed gift ideas for 2024.

Keep scrolling for the easiest holiday hairstyles that'll make heads turn at any party you RSVP to

1. Top Knot Bun

2. A Cute Scarf Ponytail

3. Layered Straight Hair

4. Barrel Curls

5. Half Side Hairstyle

6. Wavy Bob

7. Coiffed Bob

8. Volumized Bob

9. Pixie Cut

Here's what the Wicked star had to say about why she felt like "a failure" — and the unexpected relationship that "blessed" her.

Keep reading for the sweet Gilmore Girls moment between Milo Ventimiglia and Alexis Bledel.

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