By Culture News

Every year, as celebrities hit the carpet at the Met Gala, the first Monday in May also brings out the internet’s best couch critics. This year, fans judged various interpretations of the “Costume Art” theme and the “Fashion is Art” dress code. Stars like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Heidi Klum, Sombr, and Chase Infiniti showed off their best museum-worthy looks — but many viewers tuned in primarily for the jokes and the countless memes the event inspired.

The Internet Reacts to the 2026 Met Gala

Sabrina Carpenter arrived at the event in a Dior gown crafted from filmstrips from the 1954 film Sabrina. The dress featured glimmering beads sewn into the film, and if you looked closely, you could clearly see billing receipts from Letterboxd pro subscriptions. The look, designed by Jonathan Anderson, sparked hilarious swipes at film fanatics.

Janelle Monáe was also one of the buzziest attendees. Outfitted in an intricate gown by Christian Siriano, the musician called back to their ArchAndroid and Dirty Computer records with electrical cables, broken hardware, and fluttering metal insects. The fit was rich in detail, though the moss and leaf elements sparked some less-than-futuristic comparisons.

Bad Bunny and the Art of the Meme

Bad Bunny took a totally different approach, opting for prosthetics from Mike Marino that made the superstar look five decades older in a matter of hours. Viewers compared the look to everything from The Weeknd’s Dawn FM album cover to Will Ferrell in a parody of The Matrix from the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.

For those hoping to DIY their favorite look, X had them covered. People pointed out that Doja Cat’s Saint Laurent dress, for example, is just a roll of tape away.

Ultimately, the 2026 Met Gala proved that whether the looks were high-fashion masterpieces or purely WTF moments, the internet will always find a way to turn the red carpet into a comedy show.

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