Met Gala SHOCK!

Added: 2026-05-12

[00:00:00]Hold on tight because the celebrity world is exploding with headlines. First up, Babitha Mandava just dropped a bombshell. The first Met Gala 2026 bathroom selfie is here and it's packed with stars like Blackpink, Margot Robbie, and so many more. Yes, you heard that right. A bathroom selfie defying the Met Gala's no photo rule featuring Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and a whole host of A-listers. We're diving deep into how this happened and what it means for the event's exclusivity.

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[00:00:55]But, the fashion frenzy doesn't stop there. The 2026 Met Gala after-parties are officially the talk of the town and we've got the inside scoop on the looks that are dominating the after-hours scene.

[00:01:07]Hailey Bieber stunned in a 24-karat gold dress. Margot Robbie debuted a custom Chanel gown that took over 700 hours to create. And Lisa's Robert Wan dress is a masterpiece of cultural references.

[00:01:20]Plus, Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman brought their daughters along for a sweet family moment. We're breaking down every detail from GQ's party to Saint Laurent's exclusive soirée.

[00:01:33]And speaking of Margot Robbie, her new film, Wuthering Heights, is taking the streaming world by storm, but not without controversy. Emerald Fennell's adaptation is sparking heated debate with fans calling it unrecognizable from the original novel. Jacob Elordi's casting is under scrutiny and the film's steamy take on the classic love story is dividing audiences. We'll explore the backlash, the box office success, and why this adaptation is generating so much buzz.

[00:02:02]Finally, Margot Robbie's Met Gala look, a custom Chanel gown taking 761 hours to make, is facing a surprising wave of criticism. Fans are calling it so boring after praising her incredible Barbie and Wuthering Heights press tour style.

[00:02:18]We'll unpack the disappointment, the stunning details of the gown, and why expectations were so high for this fashion moment.

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[00:02:36]Breaking news from the 2026 Met Gala. A bathroom selfie, potentially the first of the night, has just surfaced online causing a stir among fashion enthusiasts. Model Babitha Mandava ignited social media with a candid snapshot featuring a star-studded group of celebrities. The image, posted to Instagram, includes Blackpink members Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa alongside Margot Robbie, Gracie Abrams, Audrey Nuna, Ayo Edebiri, and Rachel Sennott.

[00:03:05]Despite an unwritten rule against taking and posting selfies from inside the exclusive event, this photo has already garnered significant attention. Mandava playfully captioned the image, "Felt cute, might delete later." alongside the official Met Gala hashtag. While the rule against internal photography is frequently bent, this early glimpse inside the Gala is sure to fuel further excitement and speculation.

[00:03:31]For those curious about the other regulations attendees must adhere to and which ones have been broken in the past, details on nine additional rules are available now.

[00:03:43]The 2026 Met Gala has concluded in New York City leaving a trail of unforgettable fashion moments in its wake. Hailey Bieber stunned in a 24-karat gold molded bodice dress, while Margot Robbie made a surprise appearance in a custom Chanel gown requiring over 700 hours of craftsmanship. Kylie Jenner redefined the naked dress and Lisa's Robert Wan creation was a sculptural masterpiece rich with cultural references.

[00:04:10]While anticipated celebrity couples didn't debut this year and even Met Gala mainstay Zendaya was absent, Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman brought their daughters, Blue Ivy Carter and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, creating a heartwarming family presence on the red carpet.

[00:04:26]Now, the focus shifts to the highly anticipated after-parties kicking off after midnight following the Gala's 10:00 p.m. conclusion.

[00:04:35]Several events are planned across Manhattan including a GQ party at an undisclosed location and a more publicized gathering at the Standard's Boom Boom Room hosted by Grace Gummer, Gabriella Hearst, and Yolanda Mescal.

[00:04:49]Baz Luhrmann's Monsieur Bar is also hosting a party and Saint Laurent takes the reins for an advertiser after-party expected to feature muses Hailey Bieber, Rosé, and Zoë Kravitz.

[00:05:02]The night promises more dazzling displays of style and celebration as the stars continue the festivities.

[00:05:09]Margot Robbie's adaptation of Wuthering Heights is dominating streaming charts, rapidly climbing to the top of HBO Max globally.

[00:05:18]Directed by Emerald Fennell, the film starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi earned over $241 million worldwide and has now topped streaming charts in over 50 countries surpassing Mardi Supreme.

[00:05:32]While the film received a mixed reception with a 57% Rotten Tomatoes score, its streaming debut has reignited debate particularly surrounding significant departures from Emily Brontë's original 1847 novel.

[00:05:47]Many viewers are calling the adaptation unrecognizable criticizing the substantial changes made by Fennell who aimed to capture the feeling of a teenage girl's first reading of the classic.

[00:05:59]Despite the backlash, Robbie defended Elordi's casting as Heathcliff urging audiences to "Trust me." And Fennell emphasized the potential for multiple interpretations of the story. The film boasts a stellar supporting cast including Hong Chau, Shayzad Latif, Allison Oliver, and Martin Clunes proving that even amidst controversy, audience curiosity for this reimagining of a literary classic remains exceptionally high.

[00:06:27]Margot Robbie's return to the Met Gala after a 3-year absence sparked a wave of disappointment from fans. Despite a custom Chanel gown that took 761 hours to create. The gold lamé dress, designed by Chanel's Matthieu Blazy for his Met Gala debut, featured nearly 1,100 pieces of embroidery and a cascading train lined with golden flower petal appliqués.

[00:06:53]Robbie accessorized with yellow gold diamonds, sapphires, and garnets from Chanel's high jewelry collection.

[00:07:00]However, social media quickly filled with criticism with many calling the look boring and expressing frustration that Robbie didn't adhere to the fashion is art dress code. Fans, accustomed to Robbie's innovative method dressing during recent press tour for Wuthering Heights and Barbie, had anticipated a more impactful and thematic ensemble.

[00:07:21]The reaction contrasts sharply with the praise Robbie received for her red carpet styling during those promotional campaigns.

[00:07:28]Elsewhere at the Gala, co-chair Zoë Kravitz arrived in a black Saint Laurent ensemble sparking engagement ring speculation after concealing her left hand on the red carpet following appearances with a large cushion-cut ring at a pre-Gala dinner.