Many A-list stars were unrecognizable at the Met Gala on Monday, proving that the incognito trend which began with Kim Kardashian's black head wrap in September 2021 is on the upswing. Numerous big names could not be identified, even by those interviewing them on the red carpet, turning the event into a game of 'Guess Who?' for fans at home.
Fan Reactions
One Reddit user expressed frustration: 'So sick of stars hiding their pretty, it just sucks and is mega annoying, we want to see the good looks.' Another added on X: 'Stop with the stupid stunts and just be the glamorous person we want to see please. It's not Halloween, people, it's fashion's biggest night.'
Notable Incognito Looks
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum covered her entire face with prosthetics to resemble a stone statue. During an interview with Ashley Graham, she mentioned the dress moved easily. One Instagram user commented: 'This isn't Halloween Heidi, you are confused honey. Can't you just show your pretty face and not freak us out?'
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny appeared as a silver fox in a dapper suit with a cane, but his face was transformed, making him look like a distant relative of the pop singer. He told Vogue he aims to top himself each year. Some speculated he wanted to stay low-key as his ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner was also present.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry completely hid her face with a metal and white mesh mask, donning one of the worst outfits of the night. She wore a matching white strapless gown with a trailing cape. Fans were relieved when her mask opened to reveal her beautifully made-up face.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson faced backlash for wearing a one-dollar bill mask, designed by Matieres Fecales, as part of her 'one percent' look critiquing the ultra-wealthy. Many called it tone-deaf given the event's $100,000 ticket price and her reported $12 million net worth.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler wore an Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with a Jennifer Behr custom silk mask, referencing Paul Delaroche's painting The Execution of Lady Jane Grey. Fans connected the theme to her experiences with cancel culture and scapegoating.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor covered her face with fringe, shaking her head to show its movement. She later removed the headpiece, reminiscent of Jennifer Lopez's 2019 Met Gala look.
Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancée wore a low-cut satin blue dress with a floral veil, claiming inspiration from her Catholic faith. Critics called the look 'tacky' and 'low-class,' with one X user stating: 'This girl is beautiful but this new rich needs some better styling.'
Lisa
Lisa from Blackpink wore a white veil held up by fake white hands. Many were unsure of her identity or the message behind the look.
Luke Evans
Luke Evans resembled a chic police officer in a silver-studded leather jacket and hat, with black sunglasses and a dark mustache making him unrecognizable.
