A Look Back at the Best Beauty Looks From Past Met Galas

Lil Nas X was nearly unrecognizable on the red carpet of the Met Gala 2023 due to his full-body makeup. The rapper showed up in silver body makeup, glitter, pearls, and rhinestones by renowned celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath.

Anne Hathaway wore a voluminous half-up, half-down bouffant hairstyle to the 2023 Met Gala that turned heads. Celebrity hairstylist Orlando Pita created the dramatic style, which featured a flower made of hair in the back of the head inspired by Chanel.

Doja Cat relied on special-effects makeup artist Malina Stearns to completely transform her look using facial prosthetics for the 2023 Met Gala. She leaned fully into the cat theme with long, claw-like nails by manicurist Saccia and a dress with built-in ears. Celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas completed the look with an epic cat-eye liner.

Blake Lively's tiara was punctuated by the crown braid that sat just below its base.

Quannah Chasinghorse's eyeshadow was the perfect shade of blue to match her dress and accompanying accessories.

Alicia Keys put her own spin on "Gilded Glamour" hair accessories, wearing crystal-encrusted discs along the length of her ponytail.

Baby bangs were the name of Megan Fox's Met Gala game: she walked the red carpet with (presumably) clip-in retro pinup bangs.

Amanda Gorman's crystal laurel headpiece had a very special meaning to her. It was inspired by the spirit of the Statue of Liberty, which bears a significant meaning to poets because it's the headpiece worn by the god Apollo, who's the patron of lyrical poetry.

Hailee Steinfeld was nearly unrecognizable with her bluntly cut blond bob.

Drawing inspiration from the '90s with a mix of Old Hollywood Western films, Lupita Nyong'o's sculptural Met Gala hairstyle featured gravity-defying volume with looped pieces of hair at her forehead.

Barbie Ferreira pulled out a completely different look at the 2021 Met Gala, trading in her signature black hair for a "bronde" color and middle-part jewelry.

Makeup artist Erin Parsons applied individual feathers to Gigi Hadid's lashes to create this wispy, otherworldly look.

Priyanka Chopra arrived at the 2019 Met Gala looking like a sexy version of the Mad Hatter from "Alice in Wonderland" with a silver crown and creative eye makeup.

Tiny charms dangled from Elle Fanning's neon nails, serving up major "I Dream of Jeannie" vibes.

Defying gender stereotypes yet again, Harry Styles wore mismatched blue nail polish on the red carpet.

We can't decide which part we like better from Lady Gaga's 2019 Met Gala look: her over-the-top eyelashes, graphic eyeliner, giant pink hair bow, or tiny hair bows underneath it.

Lily Collins's gothic makeup at the Met Gala was a tribute to the "dark arts," according to her makeup artist, Fiona Stiles. Paired with a sculptural, braided updo, Collins's look for the evening was unforgettable.

A line of eye-catching pearls started at the nape of Tessa Thompson's neck and trailed up her three-tier, beehive-like hairstyle.

We can't help but stop and stare at Jasmine Sanders's romantic, rose-adorned braids at the 2018 Met Gala.

Lupita Nyong'o took her hair to new heights with her architectural updo in 2016.

Amandla pushed back their Afro with a silver, diamond-studded headband and paired it with minimal makeup.

Zendaya slayed in a Beatles-esque bowl cut and a bronze smoky eye.

Let's never forget Janelle Monáe's iconic, multilayer braid at the 2015 Met Gala.

Miley Cyrus's interpretation of 2013's theme — "Punk: Chaos to Couture" — was spot on with her spiked-up hair and bold red lip.

— Additional reporting by Jesa Marie Calaor