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Met Gala draws stars, protest at Costume Institute fundraiser

The Met Gala drew celebrities and a protester in New York City, with stars like Ciara and Katy Perry in attendance.

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Editorial Team
May 5, 2026
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Celebrities and a protester drew attention outside and inside the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute fundraiser in New York City on May 4. 1/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Chris Smalls is detained after attempting to enter the Met Gala venue with a protest sign in New York City on May 4. 2/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Irina Shayk departs the Mark Hotel before attending the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 3/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Ciara and Russell Wilson pose at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 4/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Eileen Gu poses at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 5/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Amy Griffin poses at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 6/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sanchez and Anna Wintour pose at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 7/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Cher arrives for the Met Gala in New York City on May 4. 8/8 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS Katy Perry poses at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4.

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