From Timothee Chalamet to Rihanna, celebrities who have co-chaired the MET Gala in the past 10 years
A look at the Met Gala co-chairs through the years
With the recent announcement of the 2024 Met Gala co-chairs, let's take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the esteemed stars who have graced the event as co-chairs since 2005. Scheduled for Monday, May 6, this year's Met Gala promises to be a star-studded affair, with celebrities and special guests ascending the iconic staircase at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Leading the pack as co-chairs are none other than Chris Hemsworth, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Jennifer Lopez, as revealed by Vogue on February 15. Let's now reminisce on the distinguished celebrities who have served as Met Gala co-chairs from 2014 until 2024, marking their indelible imprint on this iconic fashion event.
1. 2024: Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Zendaya
Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Zendaya will be leading the glamorous event alongside Vogue editor-in-chief and Met trustee Anna Wintour. They will be joined by honorary chairs for the evening, Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. The theme for the 2024 Met Gala is 'The Garden of Time', inspired by the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion'.
2. 2023: Michaela Coel, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer and Penelope Cruz
Actress Michaela Coel, singer Dua Lipa, Tennis superstar Roger Federer, and actress Peneelope Cruz served as co-chairs for the 2023 Met Gala. The theme for the evening was 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty', honoring the late Chanel creative director.
3. 2022: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attended the Met Gala alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The theme for 2022 was 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion'. Designer Tom Ford and Instagram head Adam Mosseri served as honorary co-chairs. It's notable that in 2022, Regina King was initially named as a co-chair but did not attend the event due to personal reasons, as her son had passed away earlier that year.
4. 2021: Naomi Osaka, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman and Timothee Chalamet
The Met Gala made a triumphant return in 2021 after a hiatus in 2020. Singer Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman, actor Timothee Chalamet, and tennis star Naomi Osaka took up co-chair duties under the theme 'In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion,' with Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and Adam Mosseri as honorary chairs.
5. 2019: Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele and Lady Gaga
In 2019, the Met Gala embraced the theme 'Camp: Notes on Fashion' with a star-studded lineup of co-hosts including Harry Styles, Serena Williams, Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, and the incomparable Lady Gaga, alongside Anna Wintour.
6. 2018: Donatella Versace, Rihanna and Amal Clooney
Donatella Versace, Rihanna, and Amal Clooney joined Anna Wintour as co-chairs for the memorable theme 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination' in 2018, with Stephen and Christine Schwarzman serving as honorary co-chairs.
7. 2017: Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen
Celebrating the work of Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, the 2017 Met Gala was themed 'Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between'. Co-chairs Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, and Gisele Bündchen lent their star power to the event, alongside Anna Wintour.
8. 2016: Jonathan Ive, Idris Elba and Taylor Swift
With the theme 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology', the 2016 Met Gala enlisted Apple Chief Development Officer Jonathan Ive, along with celebrity co-chairs Idris Elba and Taylor Swift, to add their flair to the festivities under Anna Wintour's guidance.
9. 2015: Gong Li and Jennifer Lawrence
Chinese actress Gong Li and Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence co-chaired the Met Gala in 2015, themed 'China: Through the Looking Glass'. Alongside Anna Wintour, they were joined by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, entrepreneur Wendi Murdoch, and honorary chair Silas Chou.
10. 2014: Bradley Cooper and Sarah Jessica Parker
Under the theme 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion', the 2014 Met Gala was a night of elegance and sophistication. Joining the ranks of esteemed co-chairs was the ever-iconic Sarah Jessica Parker, renowned for her impeccable sense of style and unwavering presence on the fashion scene. Alongside her stood Hollywood heartthrob Bradley Cooper, adding a touch of star power to the event.
