Trend’s massive night time requires big-name hosts.
The Met Gala — set for Monday, Could 5 — contains hosts who act, sing, play sports activities and drive a automotive actually, actually quick.
This yr’s exhibit and gown code will focus completely on menswear, particularly Black model in menswear over the centuries, for the primary time in additional than 20 years. All the hosts who will co-chair alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour are distinguished Black males who’ve excelled of their respective industries.
Who’s internet hosting the Met Gala?
The co-chairs and hosts of the 2025 Met Gala, together with Wintour, can be actor Colman Domingo, race automotive driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky and singer Pharrell Williams. Basketball star LeBron James will function honorary chair.
Colman Domingo: The 55-year-old actor, who has gained a Tony Award and Emmy Award, has been nominated for Greatest Actor on the Academy Awards in every of the final two years for his roles in “Rustin” and “Sing Sing.”
Lewis Hamilton: The 40-year-old Hamilton is a race automotive driver who competes in Method One for Ferrari. He’s F1’s all-time chief in wins and pole positions and has gained a record-tying seven world titles.
A$AP Rocky: A$AP Rocky is a rapper who has been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards. The 36-year-old is in a relationship with Met Gala common Rihanna, and the couple has two youngsters, RZA and Riot.
Pharrell Williams: Williams is a musician, producer and designer. The 52-year-old has been nominated for 39 Grammy Awards and gained 13, together with three for Producer of the Yr.
LeBron James: James is the NBA’s all-time main scorer with greater than 42,000 profession factors in his 22-year profession. The 40-year-old has gained 4 MVP awards and 4 NBA championships. James, in fact, won’t be in attendance for the Met Gala if his Los Angeles Lakers are nonetheless competing within the NBA playoffs.
What does the host of the Met Gala do?
The hosts of the Met Gala assist arrange the occasion by taking part in a job in choosing the theme, assembling the visitor listing, arranging the menu, selling the fundraiser and different obligations. They’re additionally normally the primary to reach on the crimson carpet.
What’s the Met Gala host committee?
For the primary time since 2019 there can even be a bunch committee, which in line with The Met, options figures from the worlds of artwork, tradition, style, movie, music and sports activities.
This yr’s committee contains:
Athletes: Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens, Angel Reese and Sha’Carri Richardson
Filmmakers: Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee and Regina King
Actors: Ayo Edebiri, Audra McDonald and Jeremy Pope
Musicians: Doechii, Usher, Tyla, Janelle Monáe and André 3000
Writer: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Artists: Jordan Casteel, Rashid Johnson and Kara Walker
Playwrights: Jeremy O. Harris and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Trend figures: Grace Wales Bonner, Edward Enninful, Dapper Dan and Olivier Rousteing
“I’m honored to be part of such a long-standing tradition with The Met,” Usher said. “The theme this year is not only timely but also speaks to our rich culture that should always be widely celebrated.”
When is the Met Gala?
The 2025 Met Gala is on Monday, Could 5.
What time does the Met Gala begin?
Visitor arrivals are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. ET to eight p.m. ET.
How do you watch the Met Gala?
The Met Gala arrivals can be streamed reside on Vogue.com and YouTube starting at 6 p.m. ET.
Reside protection can even be out there on E! and Peacock starting at 6 p.m. ET with “Live From E!: Met Gala 2025.”
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