Met Gala 2024 LIVE: Taylor Swift fans are OUTRAGED by her absence at the glittering event – as A-listers like Ariana Grande, Gigi Hadid, and Zendaya dazzle on the red carpet

The biggest night of fashion is finally upon us…

The 2024 Met Gala has kicked off at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City – and a slew of stars have already graced the red carpet.

Every year on the first Monday of May, a series of A-listers gather in their most extravagant looks for a lavish party hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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This year’s theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, which was accompanied with a Garden of Time dress code; Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya served as the co-chairs.

W hile some stars blew everyone away with their dazzling ensembles, others completely missed the mark and suffered from horrific sartorial fails.

From Doja Cat‘s soaked dress to Emily Ratajkowski’s nipple-bearing sheer gown, there has been no shortage of dramatic looks so far.

Join DailyMail.com’s live coverage as we discuss all of the celebrity arrivals – including the most daring ensembles of the night and the worst and best dressed stars – and share updates from what’s going on inside the coveted ball.

Taylor Swift fans are OUTRAGED by her absence at the glittering event

While tons of stars are present at the Met Gala – the internet seems particularly outraged by one that’s not: Taylor.

X, formerly Twitter, has become ablaze with angry posts about her absence at the ball.

She attended the event just three weeks after her shock divorce from husband of four years Tobias Engel was revealed.

The Top Boy star, 31, showed off growing stomach in a tiny crop top and puffy skirt, making for a very glitzy pregnancy reveal.

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Ed Sheeran is roasted for his Met Gala look

The British musician opted for a light blue tuxedo – but many people on the web were quick to crack jokes about it.

08:23

Rihanna reportedly skips out on the event after catching the flu

A source told People magazine that the singer didn’t attend the Met Gala because she’s unfortunately sick.

08:20

Zendaya walks the red carpet for SECOND time in new look after divided reactions to her first

The second time around, she wore a black lacy gown and a hat that resembled a flower bouquet.

08:03

Shakira puts on a busty display in ravishing red dress with billowing sleeves

The singer opted for a bold red gown with thigh-high slit, side cut-outs, and a dazzling center broach.

08:02

FKA Twigs, Demi Lovato, Kaia Gerber, Uma Thurman, Keke Palmer, and Naomi Campbell all wow with stunning looks

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She wore her hair up in a spiky bun and completed the look with some black lipstick.

07:54

Nicki Minaj arrives in bright yellow gown with dramatic flowers all over it

The musician embodied the Garden of Time dress code with her eye-popping ensemble.

07:48

Sydney Sweeney debuts shocking new look as she arrives at the 2024 Met Gala

The actress swapped her normally blonde locks for a dark brown bob.

07:43

Karlie Kloss, Camila Cabello, Chloe Sevigny, Michelle Williams, and Michelle Yeoh show off their extravagant looks

The two-piece skirt and shirt combo left her toned midriff on full display.

07:39

Lizzo is seen on the Met Gala 2024 red carpet in a peculiar brown dress

It had a weirdly-shaped ruffle at the bottom of the skirt and a cone-like headpiece.

07:37

Amelia Gray Hamlin makes a baffling appearance at the 2024 Met Gala in what appeared to be a blow-up dress that was filled with flowers

What was she thinking?

07:36

Sabrina Carpenter makes an entrance in a strapless black and blue gown with a huge ruffled skirt

07:34

Cardi B arrives in dramatic black gown with HUGE skirt

07:31

Ashley Graham reveals her custom Swarovski crystal-covered gown took 500 HOURS to complete for the 2024 Met Gala

The model beauty, 36, wowed in a black gown created just for her by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

And she dropped in on Instagram to share the details of her custom-made gown with her 21.5 million followers.

‘This dress is a true work of art, each piece of metal and Swarovski crystal was meticulously hand placed; 500 hours of hand work went into this extraordinary gown,’ she wrote.

07:24

Pamela Anderson, 56, shows off her enviable curves in ethereal nude dress

She paired the gown with a feather headpiece and two diamond necklaces that she draped over her neck and back.

07:22

Queen Latifah captivates in bird of paradise print gown

The glimmering dress cascaded to the floor and was teamed with a stylish black coat, complete with the same floral print.

07:20

See the awkward moment Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky almost crossed paths with her ex Adrien Brody

Chris, 40, and Elsa, 47, were almost half-way down the carpet doing interviews when the American actor, 51, made his grand arrival at the gala.

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07:17

Lana Del Rey sports bizarre tree-like headpiece and sheer piece of fabric over her face

She may have taken the Garden of Time dress code a little too seriously…

07:15

Meg Ryan, Kerry Washington, Sarah Paulson, Rachel Zegler, and Cynthia Erivo show off their stunning looks

07:11

Doja Cat walks the red carpet in wet white dress with makeup running down her face

The singer had to cover her chest with her hand since it was completely see-through.

07:09

Kylie Jenner arrives to Met Gala 2024 in simple nude dress

07:08

Dua Lipa shows up to Met Gala in sheer outfit and feather boa

The singer put on sultry show in silk and lace as she paired a plunging corset with low-slung sheer skirt.

07:06

Naomi Watts opts for black dress with huge ruffles

07:05

Kylie Minogue glitters in an edgy twist on a fairytale princess theme with a figure-hugging devoré denim ensemble

07:04

Kim Kardashian TINY waist sparks shock reaction as she arrives at Met Gala wearing astonishingly small silver corset

One fan asked online, ‘How many ribs did she get removed?’

07:01

Nicole Kidman stuns in a dramatic black and white Balanciaga gown as she packs on the PDA with husband Keith Urban

He looked adoringly at her with a huge smile on his face.

06:52

Kendall Jenner puts on a VERY cheeky display in a semi-sheer vintage Givenchy dress with derrière cut-outs

The model donned a figure-hugging sparkling dress with an extremely low-cut neckline and tassles hanging off of the sleeves.

06:44

Phoebe Dynevor, Amanda Seyfried, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brie Larson, and Karol G turn up in stunning gowns

06:31

Penelope Cruz arrives in an all black tiered dress

06:30

Lady in gold! Serena Williams wows in metallic dress at 2024 Met Gala

The tennis pro paired her shiny gold gown with black gloves, tights, and heels.

06:25

Ariana Grande wows in strapless white dress with long flowing skirt

The Dangerous Woman singer paired the gown with two pieces of fabric next to her eyes that only added to the piercing look.

06:23

Taylor Russell, Alexandra Daddario, Riley Keough, and Tory Burch dazzle as the red carpet continues

Don’t forget to let us know who YOU think had the best look of the night in the comment section.

06:18

Demi Moore flutters down red carpet in butterfly-inspired dress with sculptured wings

The eye-popping dress contained large sleeves that had spikes sticking out of them.

06:16

Emily Ratajkowski bares her NIPPLES in sheer gown

The model left very little to imagination as she went underwear-free in her see-through bejeweled dress.

06:14

Kris Jenner opts for white ensemble with oversized coat

The first of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has arrived.

06:09

Rita Ora goes NUDE in barely there tasseled bodysuit

The British singer was joined by her husband, Taika Waititi.

06:05

Mike Faist, Donald Glover, Jack Harlow, Jamie Dornan, Jeff Goldblum, Omar Apollo, and Hugh Jackman lead best dressed of the men

The guys looked handsome in dapper suits and tuxedos.

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Jessica Biel is pretty in pink on Met Gala red carpet

The actress arrived at the event in a pink flowing gown that was covered in rose petals.

05:57

Lauren Sanchez arrives sporting a new diamond ring on that finger

It was previously reported that host Anna was ‘personally helping’ Lauren pick out her look for the event.

05:49

Sarah Jessica Parker makes an entrance in an eye-popping hat and bizarrely-shaped frock

The actress channeled Carrie Bradshaw as she opted for a nude-colored dress with a vine-like silver pattern throughout – and a dramatic headpiece.

05:47

Gigi Hadid graces Met Gala red carpet in white gown with ruffled skirt

The blonde beauty’s gown contained intricate flower embelishments and off-the shoulder sleeves.

05:33

‘Alice in Wonderland vibes’: Internet is divided over Zendaya’s Met Gala look

Fans quickly took to social media to discuss Zendaya’s outfit for the 2024 Met Gala, and while some loved it, others hated it.

05:32

Rebecca Ferguson puts on a show-stopping display as she whips off cape to reveal dazzling sequin gown adorned with ravens

Rebecca first arrived wrapped up in a voluminous black cape, that covered her up to her neck – but then she pulled it off to reveal a dazzling look underneath.

05:16

Mindy Kaling wears dramatic brown dress to the 2024 Met Gala

The stunning gown contained huge ruffles and a long train.

05:13

Acclaimed theater producer Jordan Roth opts for interesting floral look with hood

The mogul – who oversees five different Broadway theatres – completed the look with pink gloves.

05:05

Zoe Saldana, Gayle King, Maleah Joi Moon, Sienna Miller, Greta Gerwig, and Huma Abedin join the star-studded list of arrivals

All of the ladies looked stunning in their ensembles.

04:58

Lily James exudes elegance in a plunging pale pink gown

The dress had a dramatic train that seemed to go on for ages.

04:53

Lea Michele cradles her baby bump as she dons bright blue gown with enormous train

The Glee alum looked radiant as she walked the carpet in the silky gown.

04:50

Zendaya attends in bizarre dress and over-the-top makeup

The Challengers star’s blue and green custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano number had a bunch of grapes hanging off of it, an enormous ruffle on one shoulder, and a fake bird draped around her neck.

04:42

Jennifer Lopez stuns in diamond encrusted sheer gown as she arrives to the 2024 Met Gala

The Jenny From the Block needed help from two men to ensure her dazzling dress was picture-perfect.

04:39

Gwendoline Christie turns heads in a dramatic red gown, black cape, and statement blonde hairdo as she arrives on the carpet

She certainly ensured all eyes would be on her in the interesting ensemble.

04:34

Matt Damon is joined by his wife Luciana Damon on Met Gala red carpet

The actor was all smiles as he posed with Luciana.

04:33

Pro-Palestine protestors descend on the Met Gala

Pro-Palestine protestors showed up outside the event – but they were quickly met with a swift response from the NYPD, who had been bracing  for the possibility that protestors might make an appearance.

04:31

The Met Gala 2024 WORST-dressed stars are revealed

YouTube star Emma Chamberlain is leading the pack thanks to her see-through brown gown. See who else made DailyMail.com’s worst-dressed list…

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04:17

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are the epitome of a happy couple as they arrive to the Met Gala

Chris donned a tan suit while Elsa opted for a figure-hugging brown dress and a dazzling headpiece.

04:15

Bad Bunny opts for all eye-popping ensemble on Met Gala red carpet

The singer showed up in an interesting velvet suit with a matching hat and diamond-shaped sunglasses.

04:11

La La Anthony, Bee Carrozzini, Emma Chamberlain, and Jessica Serfaty have arrived

The red carpet is in full swing now…

04:05

Host Anna Wintour graces the red carpet in chic white gown with floral black coat

She paired her look with an eye-popping silver necklace and her signature hairstyle.

03:55

Ashley Graham kicks off the celebrity red carpet arrivals in a leather black dress

The model flaunted her curves in the stunning gown, which contained a leather corset, a sparkly skirt, and long flowing arm pieces to match.

03:39

Riley Keough, Lisa Rinna and Ashley Graham are seen getting ready for the splashy event co-chaired by JLo and Zendaya

While the Met Gala has yet to officially begin, stars have been preparing all day.

Many A-listers have documented the lengthy preparations that they’ve gone through ahead of the event to their Instagram Stories – including Riley, Lisa, Ashley, and more.

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The biggest night of fashion is finally upon us

Good evening and welcome to DailyMail.com’s live coverage of the 2024 Met Gala, which is set to take place this evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Join us as we discuss the red carpet looks, the most dramatic ensembles of the night, the worst and best dressed, and all of the celebrity arrivals – and share updates from what’s going on inside the coveted ball hosted by Vogue’s Anna Wintour.