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The Most Iconic Crowns, Halos, and Headpieces on the Met Gala Red Carpet

Headpieces at the Met Gala 2018

The Most Iconic Crowns, Halos, and Headpieces on the Met Gala Red Carpet

Headpieces at the Met Gala 2018
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There's so much to say about this year's Met Gala "Heavenly Bodies" fashion fodder, but if we had to sum it up in one Beyoncé lyric (as you do), it would be: "I can see your halo, halo, halo." That's right — ethereal halos, bejeweled crowns, and opulent headpieces were the accessory of choice. We'd argue these heady pieces stole the show.

Rihanna took notes straight from the Pope, Mindy Kaling opted for an oversize bejeweled crown fit for a queen (like her), Diane Kruger donned a custom Philip Treacy creation, Nicki Minaj dripped in chain-mail elegance, and Ariana Grande went the nontraditional route with a large, sheer bow. And that's just skimming the surface. For the best in headgear — not the kind from middle school — continue on.

1 Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling
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Mindy Kaling looked like a true queen on the red carpet in this larger-than-life bejeweled crown.

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2 Lily Collins

Lily Collins
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Lily Collins chose a sharp-pointed halo crown.

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3 Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger
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Diane Kruger paired a stunning Philip Treacy x Tasaki headpiece with her blue Prabal Gurung dress.

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4 Rihanna

Rihanna
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Rihanna donned a Margiela by John Galliano papal headpiece.

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5 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley went with a single-hoop-halo headpiece.

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6 Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande switched things up with a long, oversize organza bow.

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7 Cardi B

Cardi B
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Cardi B wore a regal Moschino by Jeremy Scott gown with matching crown.

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8 Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker
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SJP wore a matching altar-inspired Dolce & Gabbana headpiece.

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9 Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj paired a black- and crimson-jeweled headdress with her Oscar de la Renta gown.

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10 Blake Lively

Blake Lively
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Blake Lively looked like an angel at her ninth Met Gala, wearing a spike-accented halo crown.

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11 Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe
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Leave it to Janelle Monáe to wear the coolest wide-brimmed hat on the red carpet.

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12 Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth
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Kate Bosworth's sheer veiled look evoked pure Virgin Mary vibes.

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13 Kate Upton

Kate Upton
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Kate Upton struck a sweet note with this multicolored jeweled crown.

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14 Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra's bejeweled head-and-neck covering stood out against her "cardinal red" Ralph Lauren look.

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15 Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway's spiked crown provided a sharp contrast to her red look.

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16 Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles
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Solange topped off her Iris van Herpen ensemble with a large, orb-like halo crown.

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17 Madonna

Madonna
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Madonna wore a cross-laden crown with her Jean Paul Gaultier gown.

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18 Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin
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Hailey Baldwin donned a more organic kind of crown — a literal flower crown.

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19 Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn
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Olivia Munn opted for a gold chain-mail headpiece.

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20 Rita Ora

Rita Ora
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Rita Ora donned a black floral-accented headpiece.

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21 Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld
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Hailee Steinfeld chose a princess-like crown for her look.

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22 SZA

SZA
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SZA was the picture of ethereal beauty in this star-accented halo crown.

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23 Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid
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Bella's futuristic nod to headwear was artfully executed.

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24 Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls
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Joan Smalls stunned in head-to-toe gold.

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25 Amber Heard

Amber Heard
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Amber Heard's gold crown provided a striking twist to her bold red dress.

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26 Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy
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The actress wore a decadent gold-crown headband.

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27 Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow
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Winnie Harlow was all smiles in her dramatic white crown.

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28 Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne wore a beaded headdress complete with long fringe covering her face.

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29 Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke
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The Game of Thrones actress looked like royalty in this floral jeweled crown.

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30 Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto

Lana Del Rey and Jared Leto
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Lana Del Rey wore a halo crown accented with blue-feathered wings, while Jared Leto donned a Midas crown.

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