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It was also a special night for her family. Beyoncé was joined by her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and husband, Jay-Z. In an interview with Vogue, she shared that returning to the event felt surreal, especially now that she could experience it with her daughter.
This year’s theme, “Fashion is Art,” encourages guests to treat fashion as a form of self-expression. The event also celebrates the upcoming “Costume Art” exhibit from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, opening on May 10.
Beyoncé returns to the Met Gala in stunning comeback after 10 years
A decade later, and she still owns the steps.
After nearly a decade, the global icon, Beyoncé, returned to the Met Gala, her first appearance since 2016. As one of the co-chairs for 2026, she stepped onto the red carpet in a standout look designed by Olivier Rousteing—a sparkling, skeleton-inspired dress covered in diamonds, paired with a dazzling headpiece.