Internet memes and jokes dominate reactions to the 2026 Met Gala
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Larisha Paul
26d ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
The 2026 Met Gala, themed "Costume Art" with a "Fashion is Art" dress code, sparked a wave of internet memes and jokes as celebrities walked the red carpet. Stars like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter (in a Dior gown made from filmstrips of the 1954 film Sabrina), Heidi Klum, Sombr, and Chase Infiniti showcased their looks, but much of the online audience tuned in primarily for the humor and viral memes the event generated.
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This year, fans judged various interpretations of the 'Costume Art' theme and the 'Fashion is Art' dress code.
Carpenter arrived at the event in a Dior gown crafted from filmstrips from the 1954 film Sabrina.
See the best memes as celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Connor Storrie, and more walked the red carpet at the 2026 Met Gala.
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