It is the first Monday in May, and in pop culture, that means only one thing: Met Gala day. Anna Wintour and her 2026 co-chairs, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, and Venus Williams, have curated the biggest fashion event, with this year's theme being 'Costume Art' and a dress code of 'Fashion Is Art'. However, the festivities began early, as Nicole and several other A-listers enjoyed a weekend of pre-Met celebrations.
Bezos and Sánchez Host Star-Studded Party
On Saturday, billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez hosted a controversial party at their NoMad home. While celebrities like Zendaya and Meryl Streep opted out amid calls for a boycott over Bezos and Sánchez's roles as lead donors and honorary co-chairs, others ignored the drama and showcased their style. Nicole Kidman was among those who attended, arriving in a deconstructed suit that turned heads.
Nicole's Deconstructed Look
The 58-year-old actress wore a white satin shirt, a black blazer, and tailored trousers, accessorized with an untied bow tie around her neck and a simple pearl necklace. Her signature blonde locks were styled in loose waves with curtain bangs framing her face. Her makeup was subtle, featuring a smoky eye, mascara, blush, and glossy peach lips.
Other Notable Guests
Nicole was joined by Kris and Kendall Jenner. Kris wore a silk navy maxi dress with a jeweled blazer, while Kendall donned a vintage Thierry Mugler piece from fall 1993: a black long-sleeved dress with bowed detailing, a plunging neckline, and an asymmetric leg slit. Other attendees included Serena Williams, Anna Wintour, and Donatella Versace.
Nicole's Met Gala History
Nicole has attended the Met Gala for over 20 years and is no stranger to co-chairing. She first co-chaired in 2003 for the 'Goddess: The Classical Mode' theme, wearing an ethereal one-shoulder Gucci by Tom Ford piece. She co-chaired again in 2005 for the House of Chanel theme, donning a navy strapless Chanel gown. In 2025, she told Vogue, 'It's lovely to just celebrate fashion… and couture and tailoring. There's all these people behind the scenes who do all that beautiful work.'
Sunday Rose to Join Nicole on the Steps
Nicole revealed that her daughter Sunday Rose, 17, will join her on the iconic Met Gala steps. Sunday is following in the footsteps of Kendall Jenner and the Hadid sisters, making a name in modeling. Nicole expressed pride, saying Sunday recently walked a Dior show. Sunday also praised her mother in an Elle Australia interview, calling her 'my biggest inspiration' and 'a key part of everything I do.' However, a source noted that Sunday's father, Keith Urban, was reportedly 'stumped' by the omission of his mention in the interview, though he is trying to be patient.
