The Met Gala 2026 returned in all its high-fashion glory, bringing together some of the biggest names from across entertainment, fashion, and pop culture. While the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum
of Art was filled with dramatic, theme-inspired looks, the conversation quickly extended far beyond it. With this year’s theme, ‘Fashion Is Art’, setting the tone, celebrities like Karan Johar, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Manish Malhotra, Hailey Bieber, and others embraced bold and experimental styles. But as always, it was social media that added an extra layer of excitement. As the event unfolded, the internet was flooded with memes, witty observations, and unfiltered reactions, turning the glamorous night into a larger-than-life digital spectacle where every look was dissected, debated, and, at times, humorously roasted.
The buzz around The Devil Wears Prada 2 added an unexpected layer of fun to this year’s Met Gala chatter, especially since its release closely coincided with the event. The timing set off a wave of memes online, with many users revisiting Meryl Streep’s iconic role, often linked to Anna Wintour, who continues to lead the Met Gala. The internet quickly picked up on the parallels, turning the moment into a playful mix of fashion and satire.
all of us tonight pic.twitter.com/8lmIFfu86k
— b✨ (@pYSLrada) May 4, 2026
Heidi Klum turned heads with her striking “living statue” look, which quickly sparked comparisons online to Hrithik Roshan’s iconic style in Dhoom 2.
Katy Perry’s dramatic face-concealing headpiece instantly caught the internet’s attention. Images and videos of her look went viral, sparking a wave of memes and playful reactions across social media platforms.
Me when my social battery runs out #MetGala pic.twitter.com/Pj8intZA4T
— kanishk (@kaxishk) May 4, 2026
Luke Evans’ look was compared to Salman Khan’s Chulbul Pandey, while Rachel Zegler was called the “GenZ Gandhari.” Have a look at the hilarious memes:
Inspector Chulbul Pandey https://t.co/JBY7MZtsL8
— Taha (@tahaactually) May 5, 2026
She is giving GenZ Gandhari vibes pic.twitter.com/xYQO5wGBsE
— isHaHaHa (@hajarkagalwa) May 5, 2026
me clocking into a job i hate pic.twitter.com/PL0FRug8o0
— Cris ✨ (@lionesspike) May 5, 2026
Met Gala 2026 in summary pic.twitter.com/B5s94PAb81
— isHaHaHa (@hajarkagalwa) May 5, 2026
kitchen safai mein mila do mahine purana aloo https://t.co/38MtMYIVqC
— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) May 5, 2026
Apart from the memes, actors like Vijay Varma and Vir Das added their own playful spin to the Met Gala buzz, sharing humorous, edited takes that blended pop culture with their signature wit, further fuelling the online frenzy. They posted their AI-generated pictures from the Met Gala red carpet.
Which one was your favourite look this year?
