Beyoncé stuns in royal return to Met Gala 2026 after a decade away: ‘It’s surreal’
Beyoncé made a highly anticipated return to the Met Gala in 2026, attending for the first time in a decade. She co-chaired the event alongside her husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, who became the youngest VIP attendee since 2018. Dressed in a diamond-encrusted Olivier Rousteing design, Beyoncé celebrated body diversity and shared the moment with her family.
- ▪Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala in 2026 after a 10-year absence.
- ▪She co-chaired the event and attended with her husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy Carter.
- ▪Blue Ivy became the youngest VIP guest at the Met Gala since 2018.
- ▪Beyoncé wore a custom diamond-encrusted gown by Olivier Rousteing for Balmain.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala celebrated the Costume Institute’s 'Costume Art' exhibition with the theme 'Fashion is Art.'
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Fashion & Beauty Beyoncé stuns in royal return to Met Gala 2026 after a decade away: ‘It’s surreal’ By Asia Grace Published May 4, 2026, 8:50 p.m. ET Bey-spoke — and the world of fashion is listening. Reclaiming her sovereignty over those sacred steps, Beyoncé made her royal return to the Met Gala 2026 after a decade away from the ultrachic soirée. Escorted by husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and daughter Blue Ivy Carter — the youngest VIP to attend since 2018 — the “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitmaker shone as the brightest light in New York City Monday. “It’s surreal, because my daughter is here. She looks so beautiful. It’s incredible to be able to share it with her and I think she looks so incredible. She is ready,” the fashion icon told Vogue.
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