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Blake Lively made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, with a source telling E! News that she was personally invited as a guest of Vogue's Anna Wintour. Get the details of her attendance.
Blake Lively's Fashion Has Hidden Detail to Her 4 Kids at Met Gala 2026
You know you love Blake Lively at the Met Gala.
That's why the Gossip Girl alum was on the guest list at this year's fashion fundraiser, contrary to rumors that she had paid her way into New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4. (Click here to see all the celebrity arrivals.)
A source with knowledge told E! News Blake was an invited guest of Vogue and Anna Wintour, who co-chaired the exclusive event alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams.
Nonetheless, Blake's appearance at the star-studded bash was a surprise to some. After all, the 38-year-old announced that she had reached a settlement deal in her yearlong legal battle against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni just hours before hitting the red carpet.
"The end product—the movie It Ends With Us—is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life," her legal team and Justin's counsel said in a joint statement to NBC News. "Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors—and all survivors—is a goal that we stand behind."
The lawyers said they "acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard."
"We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments,” their statement added. “It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment."
Though Blake's husband Ryan Reynolds did not attend the 2026 Met Gala, it was still a family affair, with the A Simple Favor actress' cousin William McAlpin serving as her plus-one and helping her with the train of her Versace ball gown on the steps of the museum.
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Blake completed her look—which featured lavender crystals and Venetian Rococo-inspired hues on the skirt of her dress—with a purse that paid homage to her and Ryan's kids James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3.
"This is a Judith Leiber bag," she told Vogue, "and we were trying to find a piece of famous iconic art to put on and make it look like it's in a frame."
"I said, 'If you're gonna do it custom, can you do my kids' art?' So my kids each painted a watercolor painting," Blake continued. "Each of my four kids did this. Isn't that special? So, I have them with me."
To see more celebs at the Met Gala, read on.
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Beyoncé
in custom Olivier Rousteing and Chopard jewelry.
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Rihanna
in Maison Margiela, Briony Raymond, Glenn Spiro and Dyne jewelry.
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Kim Kardashian
in custom Allen Jones breastplate, Whitaker Malem skirt and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Bad Bunny
in custom Zara.
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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, Christian Louboutin shoes 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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Heidi Klum
in custom Mike Marino.
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Connor Storrie
in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Gigi Hadid
in custom Miu Miu and Jessica McCormack jewelry.
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Tessa Thompson
in Valentino and Chillhouse nail polish.
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Lisa
in Robert Wun and Bvlgari jewelry.
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Teyana Taylor
in Tom Ford.
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Blue Ivy Carter
in Balenciaga and Henry & Henry jewelry.
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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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Charli XCX
in Saint Laurent.
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Carey Mulligan
in Prada and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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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, Jimmy Choo shoes, Kurt Geiger bag 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 and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
in Thom Browne.
Head to E! Online for every must-see moment from the Met Gala 2026.
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