The Met Gala, a glamorous charity event in Manhattan, saw stars from Hollywood, music, sports, and fashion on the red carpet. This year's theme, "Fashion is Art," aligned with the exhibit "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The event drew attention due to Amazon's Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as lead sponsors and co-chairs, sparking some controversy. The Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, is a major red-carpet event. Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman were among the first to arrive. Kidman wore a shimmering red Chanel dress, while Williams wore a black crystal Swarovski gown. Singer Beyonce made her highly anticipated appearance. Rapper Doja Cat wore a draped latex Saint Laurent gown. Vogue's Anna Wintour oversees the event, which raises funds for the Met's Costume Institute, raising a record $42 million this year. The event showcases over-the-top looks. This year's exhibit juxtaposes fashion with art, such as Saint Laurent designs next to Van Gogh paintings. The exhibit seeks to explore the "dressed body" in art across centuries. A campaign opposing Bezos's involvement was present, with calls for a boycott. Wintour said the couple "genuinely care about giving back." The Met Gala, first organized in 1948, transformed into a high-profile event under Wintour in the 1990s.