Celebrity Beauty
The Most Stunning Beauty Looks At The 2025 Met Gala
The stars came out to play.
The Met Gala 2025 is officially here. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” delivered total sartorial joy, and the world got to feast its eyes on just as much excellence in the glam department.
Hair and makeup go hand-in-hand for fashion’s biggest night, and as the red carpet came and went with a bang, the stars pulled out all the stops as usual. This time, fans saw a rise in elegance that coincided with the theme. It was meant to feel sophisticated and rooted in history, yet modern all at once. What’s not to love?
This year, an abundance of intricate updos felt like a welcome blast from the past. Of course, some celebrities still went for slicked-back buns, while others sported messy hairstyles that reflected the rise of grunge beauty.
As for A-listers’ complexions, radiance still reigned supreme. While eyes and lips were fair game, barely-there foundation was on the rise.
Read on for the best hair and makeup at this year’s event.
1Jenna Ortega’s Gilded Glamour
It’s hard to decide which aspect of Jenna Ortega’s glam was the most gorgeous: Her high-contrast lip with a glossy finish or her sultry cut-crease eyeshadow. The star’s makeup won, hands down. And that’s before you even get to her stunning curls.
2Sadie Sink’s Romantic Updo
Sadie Sink brought all the romance and softness to the blue carpet this year. With her curled strawberry blonde hair styled into a messy bun, she was nothing short of radiant.
3Nicole Kidman’s Swoopy Pixie
Nicole Kidman knows how to make a statement with her hair, and this swoopy pixie cut brought all the head-turning flair.
4Madonna’s Bold Plum Lip
It’s Madonna — of course, she’s going to pull out a show-stopping look at the Met Gala. For the evening, she went for a bold pop of color courtesy of a plum lip.
5Keke Palmer’s Dandy Feather
Keke Palmer always gets it, and for the 2025 Met Gala, she made sure to embody the evening’s fancy vibes by pairing her sleek copper hair with a cool feather on top.
6Alex Cosani’s Avant-Garde Brows
Just when you think you’ll know what you can expect at the Met Gala, Alex Consani reinvents the game. Along with a sculptural eyeliner, the supermodel paired her makeup look with statement gems along her brows.
7Lewis Hamilton’s Glowy Complexion
It’d be a disservice not to spotlight Lewis Hamilton’s subtle glow. As one of this year’s co-chairs, he knew all eyes would be on him, which is why he tapped the imitable Pat McGrath for his skin prep.
8Charli XCX’s Messy Strands
The world’s favorite party girl made quite the splash this year. With her signature wavy hair, Charli XCX pulled her raven strands to the top of her crown — and adorned them with feathers for added glitz.
9Pamela Anderson’s Blunt Bob
Pamela Anderson always delivers, but her bob with micro bangs was an unexpected yet welcome surprise. It’s was incredibly chic, and gorgeously retro with her extra thin, high brows.
10Lizzo’s Dark Lip Combo
Lizzo went for all the dramatics when she chose to pair her dark lipstick with a bright blonde hairstyle, and I’m so here for it.
11Anok Yai’s Holographic Blush
Have you ever seen prettier blush? Anok Yai just might have kick-started the trend of holographic blush and made it the look to have this summer.
12Doja Cat’s Statement White Eyeshadow
Doja Cat went all-in on her bold look when she decided to pair her white eyeshadow with a dark red lip. It’s glamorous and a bit out there at the same time.
13Lana Del Rey’s Swirly Bun
Lana Del Rey looked like a fairytale come to life with her sculptural bun. The dreamy look was taken to the next level with its nude lipstick and bronze eyeshadow.
14Dua Lipa’s Betty Boop Hair
Dua Lipa or Betty Boop? The singer appeared as though she stepped out of a time capsule with her nostalgic bun and waves.
