Photobombs! Proposals! See the Funniest Met Gala Moments Over the Years

The Met Gala is the most fashion-focused red carpet event of the year, but the clothes aren't the only reason the event is such a success - there's also a huge potential for hilarious celeb interactions.

The glamorous party brings together stars from the worlds of movies, music, sports, fashion, politics and more, meaning that celebrities who don't usually run into each other get the chance to chat over drinks at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Though it's a highlight of Hollywood's social calendar, it's tough to score an invite - and even tougher to document what goes on inside. In 2015, attendees reportedly received a notice banning the use of social media during the event. The policy seems to have been relaxed in recent years, but selfies are still generally frowned upon.

That hasn't stopped some celebrities from teaming up for some truly epic mirror shots in the bathroom. In 2017, Kylie Jenner snapped a photo that included her sisters Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner as well as Lily Aldridge, Diddy, ASAP Rocky, Brie Larson and more.

In 2014, Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, staged one of the most memorable Met Gala moments of all time when they turned a mishap into something adorable. After the "Hold Up" songstress dropped a ring she was wearing, the "99 Problems" rapper dropped to his knee to pick it up - and pretended to propose again right there on the red carpet.

Keep scrolling for a look back at the funniest celeb interactions at the Met Gala.

J. Law's Photo Bomb

In 2013, the Oscar winner memorably photobombed Sarah Jessica Parker on the red carpet. The Sex and the City alum laughed as Lawrence admired her elaborate Philip Treacy headdress.

A Near Disaster

Stella McCartney narrowly avoided disaster when she stepped on the train of Rihanna's dress in 2014. Years earlier, the designer went viral when she and her friend Liv Tyler wore matching T-shirts to the event that said, "Rock Royalty."

The Birth of Hiddleswift

Taylor Swift was still dating Calvin Harris when she attended the Met Gala in 2016, but a video of her dancing with Tom Hiddleston inside the party went viral. Two months later, the Grammy winner and the Loki star went public with their romance.

2 Chainz Proposes

The "Grey Area" rapper popped the question to Kesha Ward at the Met Gala in May 2018 - for the second time. The duo, who share three children, officially tied the knot in August of that year.

Katy the Hamburger

For the "Camp" event in 2019, Katy Perry dressed as a chandelier for her red-carpet entrance - and then changed into a giant hamburger costume for the party. One funny photo showed Celine Dion inside the museum, examining the unusual look with a mix of confusion and awe.

‘Where Are You From?'

While hosting Vogue's Met Gala livestream in 2021, Keke Palmer made headlines when she seemingly didn't recognize Brooklyn Beckham. The Scream Queens alum asked him where he was from, but his explanation didn't help her realize that his dad is soccer icon David Beckham.

Kendall Jenner Tying Her Mom's Shoe

In 2021, Kendall shared a hilarious exchange with her mom, Kris Jenner, when she had to bend down and tie her shoe on the red carpet. "Whatever kris needs, she gets," the supermodel joked via Instagram after the viral moment.

The Masked Kiss

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck didn't walk the red carpet together at the 2021 event - their first Met Gala since rekindling their romance earlier that year - but they did stop to share a kiss through their masks.

Kendall and Kim Become a Meme

Kendall went viral a second time at the 2021 Met Gala when she stood next to her older sister, who was dressed in a head-to-toe Balenciaga look that covered her face. "Kendall was calling my name and I couldn't see who it was," the Selfish author wrote via Instagram after the event. "But I saw the outline of her sparkly dress."

Emma Chamberlain Applying Makeup Ahead of Jack Harlow Interview

The influencer was caught putting on lipstick at the 2022 gala as Harlow walked up to do his red carpet interview. "Sorry, I'm, like, reapplying my makeup. One moment," she said while working as one of Vogue's correspondents.

The "First Class" rapper proceeded to have an awkward chat with Chamberlain which ended with him saying, "Love you, bye." The "Anything Goes" podcast host replied, "Love ya," and then laughed to the camera before making a silly face.

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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM.