Past Met Gala hosts, co-chairs: A list of every celebrity enlisted by Anna Wintour since 1995
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- The Met Gala takes place on the first Monday in May each year.
- Anna Wintour has tapped celebrities to co-chair since taking over the event in 1995.
- Co-chairs help promote the event and plan its theme, dinner, and performances.
Being invited to the Met Gala is one thing, but being named a co-chair of the annual event is an even bigger honor.
In 1995, then-Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour began cohosting the event alongside fellow editors, socialites, and even European royalty. In more recent years, she's passed the job on to designers, actors, musicians, and even athletes.
But what do the Met Gala co-chairs do, and who's previously held the title?
While Wintour has never revealed their exact role, it's rumored that co-chairs help plan the event's dress code, dinner, and performances.
They're also among the first stars to arrive on the red carpet each year, helping exemplify the night's dress code, and their names are used to promote the annual event in the months leading up to it.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Wintour, and honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
Here's a look back at who's held the honor in the past.
2025: Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and ASAP RockyCo-Chairs Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams and Chair Anna Wintour attends the 2025 Met GalaArturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
LeBron James was named an honorary co-chair, but he was unable to attend the Met Gala due to a knee injury.
The theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," with a dress code of "Tailored for You."
2024: Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad BunnyCo-Chairs Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth speak onstage during The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
The theme of 2024's celebration was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which brought back vintage looks and styles that hadn't been seen in years.
2023: Michaela Coel, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, and Penélope CruzCo-chairs Michaela Coel, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, and Penelope Cruz pose at The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023Cindy Ord/MG23/Getty Images
The theme honored Chanel icon Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019, with "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty."
2022: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Regina KingBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Regina King.John Shearer/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
The 2021/2022 Met Gala was a two-part event, with the first part held in September 2021 and the second in May 2022.
In 2022, the Met Gala returned for the culmination of the American-themed two-part celebration.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, who missed out on the chance to co-chair in 2020, helmed the event alongside husband-and-wife duo Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and overall icon Regina King, who didn't walk the carpet at the big event.
2021: Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, and Naomi OsakaCo-Chairs Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, and Naomi Osaka attend the The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Part one of the two-part Met Gala, which was held in September 2021, was sponsored by Instagram and themed "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
2020: Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière, Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel MirandaAnna Wintour, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquiere and Emma Stone, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
The 2020 Met Gala was, of course, canceled due to the pandemic. But had it taken place as scheduled on May 4, the theme would've been "About Time: Fashion and Duration," sponsored by Ghesquière's Louis Vuitton.
2019: Serena Williams, Harry Styles, then-Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, and Lady GagaNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: (L-R) Co-hosts Harry Styles, Serena Williams, Alessandro Michele, Lady Gaga and Anna Wintour attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York CityKevin Mazur/MG19/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
2019's theme was "Camp: Notes on Fashion," and it was sponsored by Gucci. It was another legendary Met Gala, with many iconic looks still referenced today — and at least a few memes we still use.
2018: Donatella Versace, Amal Clooney, and RihannaNEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Stephen Schwarzman, Christine Schwarzman, Donatella Versace, Rihanna. Amal Clooney, and Anna Wintour attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Rihanna's Met Gala looks had long earned her the title of "Queen of the Met Gala," and in 2018, she added the title of co-chair. The year's theme was a bold one: "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination." It was sponsored by Versace and Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, who also served as co-chairs.
Stephen Schwarzman is a cofounder and CEO of The Blackstone Group, a private equity firm that has a stake in Versace.
2017: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell Williams, and Katy PerryAnna Wintour, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell, and Katy Perry at the 2017 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage
The 2017 theme was "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between," celebrating the Japanese brand, and was a joint sponsorship between Apple, Condé Nast, Farfetch, H&M, and Maison Valentino.
2016: Idris Elba and Taylor SwiftAnna Wintour, Idris Elba, and Taylor Swift at the 2016 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Larry Busacca/Getty Images
The event, fittingly sponsored by Apple, was themed "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology."
The evening's honorary hosts were returnees Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada.
It's believed that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn met at the 2016 Met Gala. A lyric in Swift's song "Dress" describes each of their looks from the event. Swift and Alwyn's relationship would last for six years.
2015: Jennifer Lawrence and Gong LiAnna Wintour, Jennifer Lawrence, and Gong Li at the 2015 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic; Larry Busacca/Getty Images
In addition to the actresses, then-CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, and entrepreneur/movie producer/third wife of Rupert Murdoch, Wendi Murdoch, also hosted the event, plus honorary chair and Hong Kong billionaire Silas Chou.
2014: Bradley Cooper and Sarah Jessica ParkerAnna Wintour, Bradley Cooper, and Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2014 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Larry Busacca/Getty Images
The other hosts for the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion"-themed night were Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, Aerin Lauder, and Oscar de la Renta.
2013: Former Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, Rooney Mara, and Vogue editor Lauren Santo DomingoAnna Wintour, Riccardo Tisci and Rooney Mara, and Lauren Santo Domingo at the 2013 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/FilmMagic
This year's theme, "Punk: Chaos to Couture," remains one of the most iconic Met Gala themes. In addition to these four, Beyoncé was an honorary co-chair.
2012: Carey MulliganAnna Wintour and Carey Mulligan at the 2012 Met Gala.Randy Brooke/WireImage; Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic
"Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" was the theme of 2012's Met Gala, which was also chaired by Miuccia Prada.
2011: Colin Firth and Stella McCartneyAnna Wintour, Colin Firth, and Stella McCartney at the 2011 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic; Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
That year's theme was "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" to honor McQueen after his death in February 2010.
2010: Former Gap Vice President Patrick Robinson and Oprah WinfreyPatrick Robinson, Anna Wintour and Oprah Winfrey attend(s) THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART'S Spring 2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE Benefit Gala at THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART on May 3rd, 2010 in New York City.BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The night, which was sponsored by Gap, was themed "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity."
2009: Justin Timberlake and Kate MossNEW YORK CITY, NY - MAY 4: (L-R) Justin Timberlake, Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss attend THE COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA: "The Model As Muse" with Honorary Chair MARC JACOBS - INSIDE at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York CityBILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The 2009 Met Ball was themed "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion."
2008: Julia Roberts and George ClooneyNEW YORK CITY, NY - MAY 5: (L-R) Anna Wintour, Giorgio Armani, Julia Roberts and George Clooney attend THE COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA: "SUPERHEROES" with honarary chair GIORGIO ARMANI at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2008 in New York City. (BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The gala's theme was "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy."
2007: Cate Blanchett and Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga's creative directorNEW YORK CITY, NY - MAY 7: (L-R) Anna Wintour, Cate Blanchett and Nicolas Ghesquiere attend The COSTUME INSTITUTE Gala in honor of "POIRET: KING OF FASHION" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2007 in New York City.BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The evening was themed "Poiret: King of Fashion," dedicated to legendary designer Paul Poiret.
2006: Burberry design legend Christopher Bailey and Sienna MillerNEW YORK CITY, NY - MAY 1: (L-R) Anna Wintour, Duke of Devonshire, Christopher Bailey, Sienna Miller and Rose Marie Bravo attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Spring 2006 Benefit Gala celebrating the exhibition AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion sponsored by Burberry and Conde Nast at New York on May 1, 2006 in New York City.Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Fittingly, the Burberry and British-heavy night was themed "AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion."
2005: Nicole Kidman and Karl LagerfeldNEW YORK CITY, NY - MAY 2: (L-R) Nicole Kidman, Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Spring 2005 Benefit Gala celebrating the exhibition "Chanel." at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2005 in New York City.Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Of course, as the night's theme was "House of Chanel," no one but Lagerfeld could've been a chair.
2004: No co-chairsAnna Wintour hosted the 2004 Met Gala on her own.Evan Agostini/Getty Images
The 2004 Met Gala had no co-chairs beyond Wintour. The year's theme was "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century."
2003: Tom Ford and Nicole KidmanNEW YORK - APRIL 28: (TABLOIDS OUT) (L to R) Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and Nicole Kidman attend the Costume Institute Benefit Gala sponsored by Gucci April 28, 2003 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. (Gucci via Getty Images
The evening's theme was "Goddess: The Classical Mode."
2001: Oscar de la Renta and his wife, Annette, and designer Carolina HerreraAnna Wintour, Oscar de la Renta, and Carolina Herrera at the 2001 Met Gala.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Evan Agostini/Getty Images; George De Sota/Newsmakers
L'Oréal CEO Lindsay Owen-Jones and his wife, Cristina, also chaired the "Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years"-themed event, as L'Oréal was the night's sponsor.
The Met Gala was canceled in 2002 in the wake of 9/11, and next occurred in 2003.
1999: Estée Lauder's style-and-image director, Aerin Lauder, and Tommy HilfigerUNITED STATES - DECEMBER 06: Tommy Hilfiger is flanked by Aerin Lauder (left) and Vogue editor Anna Wintour at the Costume Institute Gala "Rock Style," an exhibit of rock 'n' roll fashions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They co-chaired the event. (Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images
The last Met Gala of the 20th century was themed "Rock Style." There was no Met Gala in 2000, so the first Met Gala of the 21st century wasn't held until 2001.
1998: Designer Miuccia Prada and socialite Pia Getty.Anna Wintour, Miuccia Prada, Pia Getty were co-chairs in the '90s.Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images; Jim Spellman/WireImage; Steve Eichner/Getty Images
The theme was "Cubism and Fashion," and it was sponsored by Prada, the brand.
1997: Socialite Julia Koch and W and Women's Wear Daily editorial director Patrick McCarthyAnna Wintour and Julia Koch at the 1997 Met Gala, Patrick McCarthy.Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images
That year's theme was "Gianni Versace," dedicated to the designer after his death in July 1997.
1996: Harper's Bazaar editor in chief Elizabeth Tilberis, Marie-Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece, and philanthropist and socialite Helene David-WeillLiz Tilberis, Princess Marie-Chantal Of Greece, Helene David-Weill, who co-chaired in 1996..Evan Agostini/Liaison/Getty Images; Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images; THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images
The theme of the 1996 Met Gala was simply "Christian Dior."
1995: Annette de la Renta and Clarissa BronfmanAnna Wintour, Annette de la Renta, and Clarissa Bronfman in 1995.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
The first Met Gala that was chaired by Anna Wintour occurred on December 4, 1995. Legendary designers Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld were honorary chairs that year, and the theme was "Haute Couture."
Annette de la Renta was the wife of designer Oscar de La Renta (who died in 2014), while Bronfman is the wife of Edgar Bronfman Jr., a legendary businessman, producer, and former CEO of Warner Music Group.
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