Take a Stroll Through Blake Lively’s Most Memorable Met Gala Looks Over the Years
Blake Lively: A Met Gala Fashion Icon
Blake Lively has captivated audiences at the Met Gala red carpet for over a decade, impressively adapting to the various themes each year. Her debut at the annual fundraiser, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was in 2008, where she showcased a striking strapless black gown by Ralph Lauren, celebrating the theme “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.”
Lively’s appearances have often made headlines, but her standout moment came at the 2018 event themed “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination.” Wearing a remarkable Versace gown adorned with thousands of jewels, she remarked to Vogue in March 2018, “This year’s maybe my favorite dress ever. They’ve already worked on it for 600 hours, and it’s not done.”
The evening was filled with celebration as Lively arrived in style via a party bus. Her ensemble not only garnered attention for its glamour but also included a personal touch—a small clutch featuring the initials “B,” “R,” “J,” and “I,” representing her family: Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their daughters James and Inez. The couple later welcomed another daughter, Betty, in October 2019.
After years of attending the gala, Lively took on a new role as one of the co-chairs for the 2022 Met Gala, alongside Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Regina King. The theme for that year, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion," aimed to celebrate the evolution of American fashion, with a dress code that was characterized as “gilded glamour.”
As fans look back, Lively’s ability to blend personal sentiment with high fashion continues to solidify her status as a Met Gala icon. Her journey through the years highlights not just her evolving style but also her connection to family and the broader narrative of American fashion.
Scroll below to revisit Lively’s best Met looks through the years:
