Steph Curry Reveals Where He'd Rather Be Instead of Met Gala 2026

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Steph Curry Reveals Where He'd Rather Be Instead of at Met Gala 2026 With Wife Ayesha Curry

Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aren’t staying courtside tonight.

Indeed, the NBA star and his wife arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in head-turning Balenciaga outfits that proved they aren’t just winning inside the basketball arena. (See all the celebrities at the event here.)

Fitted to the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, Steph sported a black, hooded trench coat over a sleek black suit. Meanwhile, Ayesha donned a sheer black strapless dress over a solid black bodysuit. The 37-year-old complemented her dress with a pair of black leather gloves.

But while the Golden State Warriors point guard is glad to be at the Met Gala alongside other fashion-forward athletes, he emphasized his heart is torn since the NBA playoffs are currently taking place.

“On one hand, I love it,” Steph exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 about being at the Met Gala. “On the other hand, that means I'm not playing basketball right now.”

Jokes aside, though, the 38-year-old added, “It’s fun to have a different crew and crowd of guys that I compete against showing themselves in the fashion world. It’s amazing.”

Steph and Ayesha—who tied the knot in 2011—last attended the Met Gala in 2021 and coordinated for the “Lexicon of Fashion” theme with Ayesha in a gray-and-gold floral dress and Steph sporting matching appliqués on the shoulder of his black tux.

Of course, Ayesha—who shares kids Riley, 13, Ryan, 10, Canon, 7, Caius, 23-months with Steph—has prioritized her sense of style ever since she was young. 

“I definitely got my love of fashion and beauty from my mom and grandmother,” she told Bustle in 2021. “I don’t think I went a day without seeing my grandmother without a full face of makeup, so that idea of presenting yourself and taking pride in your appearance was instilled in me from a young age.”

After all, Ayesha and her mom Carol Alexander have bonded over their belief that “fashion allows for self-expression.” 

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“My mom and I are similar in a lot of ways when it comes to personal style,” she continued. “We’re not afraid to be bold with colors or patterns. But she likes to lean into romantic details, like florals, bows, and ties. I, on the other hand, gravitate toward menswear: oversize or tailored suiting and chunky footwear.”

As for how Steph’s interest compares to his wife’s love of fashion? He previously noted that Ayesha “has more space” in their shared closet.

"I'm probably more organized or more OCD about it being clean on my side,” he told People in 2023. "I put a little bit of pressure on her on the daily because of how my side of the closet looks.”

Still, Steph emphasized, “She puts pressure on me by trying to keep up with her style because she pretty much brings it every single day."

For more athletes and celebrities that had game-winning fashion at the 2026 Met Gala, keep reading… 

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Beyoncé

in custom Olivier Rousteing and Chopard jewelry. 

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Rihanna

in Maison Margiela, Briony Raymond and Dyne jewelry.

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Kim Kardashian

in custom Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem and Christian Louboutin shoes.  

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Bad Bunny

in custom Zara. 

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Heidi Klum

in custom Mike Marino.

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Cardi B

in Marc Jacobs. 

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Hailey Bieber

in custom Saint Laurent and Belperron jewelry. 

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Blake Lively

in Atelier Versace and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. 

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Sabrina Carpenter

in Dior, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chopard jewelry. 

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Anne Hathaway

in Michael Kors. 

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Kylie Jenner

in custom Schiaparelli. 

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Katy Perry

in Stella McCartney. 

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Gigi Hadid

in custom Miu Miu and Jessica McCormack jewelry. 

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Lisa

in Robert Wun. 

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Teyana Taylor

in Tom Ford. 

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Blue Ivy Carter

in Balenciaga.

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Kendall Jenner

in Gap Studio by Zac Posen and Buccellati jewelry.

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Doja Cat

in Saint Laurent. 

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Margot Robbie

in Chanel. 

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Sunday Rose Kidman Urban & Nicole Kidman

in Dior (Kidman Urban) and Chanel (Kidman). 

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A$AP Rocky

in Chanel. 

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Emily Blunt

in Ashi Studio and Mikimoto jewelry. 

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Cher

in Burberry. 

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Zoë Kravitz

in Saint Laurent. 

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Suki Waterhouse

in Michael Kors. 

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Tyla

in Valentino and Jacob & Co. jewelry. 

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Jeremy Pope

in Vivienne Westwood. 

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Ayo Edebiri

in Chanel. 

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Irina Shayk

in Alexander Wang.

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Colman Domingo

in Valentino and OMEGA watch.  

Tune in to E! today, May 4, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT for every must-see moment from the Met Gala 2026.

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