The 2026 Met Gala, known as fashion's biggest night, saw Hollywood's elite hit the red carpet in daring ensembles, but fans were quick to roast them online. The event, which raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, charged $100,000 per ticket. This year's theme, 'Fashion is Art,' encouraged designers to use the human body as a canvas, leading to some truly bizarre outfits.
Nicole Kidman Compared to a Toilet Brush
Nicole Kidman wore a red sequin Chanel gown with a feathered waist, but social media users likened her to a luxury toilet brush. One X user posted a side-by-side comparison, writing, 'Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala nailed it as luxury brush.'
Meryl Streep's Daughter Dressed as an Oscar
Although Meryl Streep skipped the event, her daughter Grace Gummer arrived in a shiny gold off-the-shoulder gown. Many joked she was dressed as one of her mother's Oscars, referencing Streep's three Academy Awards.
Heidi Klum's Statue of Liberty-Inspired Look
Heidi Klum appeared in a sculptural, stone-like fabric that evoked both the Statue of Liberty and a veiled Greek statue. Critics compared her to a Halloween decoration or soggy toilet paper, with one user writing, 'She is the toilet paper once you are cleaning the bathroom and forgot to cover it.'
Katy Perry's AI Mask Sparks Memes
Katy Perry wore a futuristic mask that opened and closed to reveal her face, leading to comparisons with the Tesla Bot. One X user tweeted, 'Me when my social battery runs out,' along with a clip of Perry closing her mask.
Kim Kardashian's Orange Bodysuit Draws iPhone Comparisons
Kim Kardashian debuted blonde hair and an orange hardshell bodysuit with pointed nipples, which many likened to the iPhone 17. Others compared her outfit to a cheap superhero costume from Temu, with one user writing, 'What in the Temu superhero is this lol.'
Cardi B's Gown Compared to Intestines
Cardi B's custom Marc Jacobs gown was among the most divisive, with fans comparing her to diseased intestines or an STI. One X user posted, 'Why does she look like intestines,' while another wrote, 'Cardi B is dressed as an STI.'
