Here's Every Awkward And Outrageous Thing That Happened At The 2025 Met Gala

    Maybe next year, LeBron.

    Larry Fitzmaurice
    by Larry Fitzmaurice

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. LeBron James had to pull out of the festivities despite being an honorary co-chair:

    LeBron James in a "Lakers" jersey stands on a court, focused in profile, with a white arm sleeve and tattoos visible on his right arm
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    Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the…

    — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 5, 2025
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    2. Naomi Campbell also announced at the last minute that she wasn't attending:

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    Naomi Campbell in elegant sleeveless gown at Olivier Awards, featuring a diamond necklace and long, flowing hair
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    Message from Naomi Campbell expressing gratitude for Met Gala invitation, hails black fashion influence, and acknowledges Andre Leon Talley's impact
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    3. Fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye wasn't even invited:

    Wisdom Kaye wearing sunglasses and a black suit with a collared shirt, looking serious
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    I was not invited to the met, I know you guys wanna see me there so just letting y’all know. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful interpretations of black dandyism tmrw :)

    — Wisdom Kaye (@modsiwW) May 4, 2025
    @modsiwW / Via x.com

    4. This photo of Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton looking at Anna Wintour had some joking that a shady convo was afoot:

    Three individuals on a red carpet; one wears a bejeweled cape, another in a cream outfit and cap, and a third with a bob haircut in profile
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    they’re JUDGING HARD #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/NCADbUK1qw

    — ☽ (@vampyroses) May 5, 2025
    Twitter: @vampyroses

    5. Someone literally said "Don't forget to serve face when you walk in" to Sydney Sweeney as she left the Mark Hotel en route to the red carpet:

    Person in a sequined gown with shoulder detail and a circular neckline on the red carpet, surrounded by photographers and floral decor
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    Obsessed with the gay on her staff saying “don’t forget to serve face when you walk in” pic.twitter.com/kIgqwSF3Vq

    — Patrick Sullivan (@PatchNavillus) May 5, 2025
    @PatchNavillus / WWD / Via Twitter: @PatchNavillus

    6. Jon Batiste played the damn saxophone on the red carpet:

    Jon Batiste playing saxophone on the red carpet, wearing a polka dot-patterned suit with floral boutonnière, surrounded by photographers
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    Jon Batiste serenades Serena Williams on the sax at the #MetGala | Variety On the Carpet pic.twitter.com/eW44GWvC8K

    — Variety (@Variety) May 5, 2025
    @Variety / Via Twitter: @Variety

    7. Christian Siriano spared no one with his criticism on the E! red carpet show — and people were into it:

    Christian Siriano wearing a pinstriped blazer and glasses is seated at a table, hands clasped, in an event setting with a floral-themed backdrop
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    They need to bring Fashion Police back and have Christian Siriano be the star! I don't care who else is sitting next to him

    — monique (@itsmonique) May 6, 2025
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    nah christian siriano you right about these girlies cause some are NOT understanding the assignment#MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/OB7Q7nwEWi

    — Hey, Amanda girl! (@datgirlmanda_) May 6, 2025
    @datgirlmanda_ / NBC / Via x.com

    Shout out to Christian Siriano for keeping it REAL and not saying everyone looks good when they don’t! The others on the panel are afraid to say the truth! We need him to revive Fashion Police. #MetGala2025

    — jazz (@jpr_pug) May 6, 2025
    @jpr_pug / Via x.com

    Christian Siriano is pissing his co hosts on but he is telling NO lies #MetGala2025 #eredcarpet

    — lucy lucy apple juicy (@doritscig) May 6, 2025
    @doritscig / Via x.com

    8. And finally, Lisa from BLACKPINK seemingly had Rosa Parks's face on her panties:

    Lisa in a glam lace suit with intricate patterns poses confidently; photographers and flowers in the background
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    lisa looks really freaking good but i have to know if that’s really rosa parks on her panties ???? 😭

    — b ✰ (@mapfthesouls) May 6, 2025
    @mapfthesouls/status/1919563985373868507 / Via x.com

    what do you mean rosa parks is embroidered on lisa’s panties

    — miso the soup (@lilliepups) May 6, 2025
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    they put rosa parks on lisa pussy. goodnight

    — zhané🦎⚢ (@zhane_official_) May 6, 2025
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