Margot Robbie, known for her iconic red carpet moments from the Barbie press tour to her recent Wuthering Heights media blitz, has faced harsh criticism for her 2026 Met Gala ensemble. The Australian actress and Chanel ambassador wore a muted gold strapless gown with a drop hem and dramatic ruffled train for the annual event, themed 'Costume Art.' She paired the dress with strappy gold stilettos and striking jewellery, including canary-yellow diamond drop earrings and a matching ring.
While undeniably polished, many fans felt the look missed the mark for such a high-concept night. 'Too safe,' one person wrote. Another added, 'GIRL GAVE US ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.' Others echoed similar sentiments, calling it 'boring' and 'too pretty if that makes sense. Any other event it'd be amazing. Another missed opportunity to really go for it.'
Several critics pointed out that the gown, though beautiful, failed to align with the evening's avant-garde 'Fashion Is Art' brief. 'This is beautiful but not for the theme,' one user noted, while another questioned, 'Why even bother going if you're not going to make the effort and follow the theme?' The criticism escalated, with one commenter declaring it 'the biggest disappointment of the Met Gala' and another writing, 'By far the worst dressed. Colour does her no favours.'
Some fans, while expressing affection for the actress, admitted they expected more. 'I love her but it looks like she's wearing expensive curtains,' one said. Another added, 'Very underwhelming, I expected so much more with her connections… Just giving, 'I want to come but I don't want the attention at all'.' A recurring comparison emerged with her recent Wuthering Heights press tour looks. 'Love Margot but all of her Wuthering Heights promo looks would have been better suited and perfect for this year's theme!' one fan wrote. Another agreed: 'She looked better for the Wuthering Heights press tour.' Some suggested she should have continued that aesthetic, with one comment reading, 'Imagine if she had worn a Wuthering Heights dress on the red carpet? She would have killed it.'
However, not everyone was ready to write off the look. Many praised Margot for choosing a classic, elegant style over an over-the-top aesthetic. 'She always looks so classy. This outfit is a win,' one wrote. Another said, 'She was the best dressed hands down. That colour is lovely on her.' A third added, 'Margot always looks classy. She can do no wrong.'
Margot's friend and fellow actor Paul Walter Hauser, who starred opposite her in the 2017 film I, Tonya, came to her defence amid the online criticism. He shared an article on X about her Met Gala outfit with the caption: 'One of the only people at the Met Gala who didn't look like a self-obsessed psychopath.'
