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CARDI B had no issue filling the Met Gala's red carpet with her giant gown on Monday night as she and other A-list celebs stepped out in style for fashion's biggest event of the year.

The rapper, who donned a voluminous black dress, completed this year's theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion with a dramatic look, putting her spin on 'The Garden of Time' dress code.

Cardi B covered almost the entire red carpet with her ginormous black tulle ball gown on Monday night
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Cardi B covered almost the entire red carpet with her ginormous black tulle ball gown on Monday nightCredit: Getty
Celebrities like Pamela Anderson (seen above) were in attendance for fashion's biggest night of the year
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Celebrities like Pamela Anderson (seen above) were in attendance for fashion's biggest night of the yearCredit: Getty
Lizzo pictured at the 2024 Met Gala following this year's theme of Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion
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Lizzo pictured at the 2024 Met Gala following this year's theme of Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening FashionCredit: Getty
Sydney Sweeney arrived for the event in style with a bold new hairstyle
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Sydney Sweeney arrived for the event in style with a bold new hairstyleCredit: Getty

The 2024 Met Gala is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City each year.

A host of A-list celebs and those in the fashion and business industry join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for the glitzy event.

Designs under this year's theme were expected to include floral fabrics and pastel colors - and stars did not disappoint.

On Monday, TikTok's CEO Shou Chew and Creative Director of LOEWE Jonathan Anderson were alongside Anna.

Celebrity co-chairs were Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya.

Check out all of the celebs who joined this year's glamorous event.

CARDI B

Cardi B stepped out in show-stopping style for the fashion event, leaving her huge gown trailing behind her as she climbed the stairs to the 'Garden of Time'
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Cardi B stepped out in show-stopping style for the fashion event, leaving her huge gown trailing behind her as she climbed the stairs to the 'Garden of Time'Credit: Getty

Rapper Cardi B completely stunned fans with her giant dress that took over almost the entire green staircase and white Met Gala carpet.

Covering her breasts, her sleeveless dress was covered in black feathers and the star completed her look with emerald jewellery and a matching hair wrap.

The look took nine helpers to fan out across the carpet, with the gown trailing feet behind the star as she climbed the stairs for the event.

On X, formerly Twitter, Cardi was praised for the dramatic look.

Kendall Jenner’s Met Gala look slammed as ‘boring and cheap’ while fans say Kim Kardashian ‘looks like she just woke up’

"She eats every year," one wrote.

"She looks amazing!" another added, as a third shared, "Cardi B always has never missed... it's crazy she's the gala icon.

KARDASHIAN AND JENNER CLAN

Kylie Jenner arrives at the Met Gala
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Kylie Jenner arrives at the Met GalaCredit: Getty
Kim Kardashian joined the fun at the Met Gala
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Kim Kardashian joined the fun at the Met GalaCredit: Getty
Kendall Jenner arrived in all black
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Kendall Jenner arrived in all blackCredit: Reuters
Kris Jenner with Corey Gamble
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Kris Jenner with Corey GambleCredit: Getty

Kylie Jenner arrived at the Met Gala wearing a cream-colored gown.

The makeup mogul dressed to impress in a sleeveless skintight ankle-length dress with matching shoes.

Met Gala 2024 Theme

The theme of the 2024 Met Gala is The Garden of Time, which draws inspiration from the latest exhibition of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.

To add a bit more to her look, the designer added a puffy train.

The Kardashians star had her black hair slicked back into a bun with a flower tucked into her locks.

Kylie wasn't the only member of her mega-famous family to hit the steps as sisters Kim, 43, and Kendall, 28, were also in attendance.

Mom Kris Jenner, 68, was also spotted in an all-white ensemble.

RITA ORA

Rita Ora goes nude in a barely there tasselled bodysuit
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Rita Ora goes nude in a barely there tasselled bodysuit
Rita Ora left little to the imagination in her beaded Tom Ford gown
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Rita Ora left little to the imagination in her beaded Tom Ford gown

Rita Ora, 33, left little to the imagination in a sheer mesh bodysuit, covered loosely by a draping beaded dress.

The colorful beads featured shades of black, pink, orange, turquoise and white - and according to the Praising You singer, some were from the first and second century BC.

"I think, are older than anyone on this planet," Rita told Vogue at the event.

SYDNEY SWEENEY

Sydney Sweeney debuted a new black bob, ditching her natural cool blonde tone for the evening.

The Euphoria star took the theme quite literally in a voluminous fairytale blue off-the-shoulder frock covered in ornate flowers.

Sydney Sweeney attending the MET
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Sydney Sweeney attending the MET

Sydney's new hairstyle complemented her Miu Miu dress and leather gloves perfectly.

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

Never one to shy from the fashion gods, Emily joined numerous other celebs and donned a daring sheer dress.

Showing off her curves, the model left little to the imagination, dripped with crystals and pulling her hair into a spiked updo.

Emily Ratajkowski attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion"
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Emily Ratajkowski attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion"

LANA DEL REY

This year's Coachella headliner Lana Del Rey arrived on the carpet in a woodsy-themed attire.

The Off To The Races singer, 38, wore a tight beige dress with a matching sheer veil over her face.

Lana Del Rey covered her face with a sheer veil
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Lana Del Rey covered her face with a sheer veilCredit: Getty

Brown roots were growing from the bottom to the top of her sleeveless nude-colored dress.

Lana wore brown sticks as a headband that kept the veil in its place.

The music star also wore a ring with a huge red rose.

"She understood the assignment," one X user revealed, and another said, "Scary but stunning!"

DEMI MOORE

Demi Moore stunned in a black and pink floral gown
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Demi Moore stunned in a black and pink floral gownCredit: Getty

Actress Demi Moore, 61, defied age while attending the glamorous event on Monday evening.

She looked happier than ever while posing for photographers in a black gown with large pink and white flowers printed on the fabric.

Her arms slid through two extra-large sleeves that curved around behind her.

The actress also posed with fashion mogul Harris Reed, who seemingly designed her outfit as their attires were similar.

JESSICA BIEL

Jessica Biel donned a low-cut, coral-colored gown
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Jessica Biel donned a low-cut, coral-colored gownCredit: Getty

Actress Jessica Biel looked picture-perfect in a super low-cut bright pink dress.

The wife of Justin Timberlake stunned fans with her flowy outfit that had feathers scattered along the fabric to match the theme of the evening.

Her makeup perfectly matched her dress while she styled her brunette hair resting on her chest.

GABRIELLE UNION AND DWAYNE WADE

Dwyane Wade joined Gabrielle Union in a lilac colored suit
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Dwyane Wade joined Gabrielle Union in a lilac colored suitCredit: Getty

A-list couple Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade looked red-carpet-ready with their Garden of Time-inspired outfits.

The former NBA star wore a lilac suit with a white V-neck t-shirt underneath.

Meanwhile, Gabrielle stunned in a mermaid-inspired blue ombre attire.

ZENDAYA

Zendaya hits up the green and white carpet looking as stylish as ever in a green and blue ensemble.

The 27-year-old icon dressed to impress with a one-sleeved John Galliano for Maison Margiela gown.

Co-chair Zendaya surprised fans with two bold looks on the night
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Co-chair Zendaya surprised fans with two bold looks on the nightCredit: EPA
She made a quick outfit change, sporting a floral hat and black gown for a second look
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She made a quick outfit change, sporting a floral hat and black gown for a second lookCredit: Getty

To match the theme of the evening, Zendaya added a few leaves, grapes, and a hummingbird to her look.

The former Disney Channel star went dark with her including a burgundy lip and rosy eyeshadow.

Zendaya made a quick outfit change into a black gown with a long train and a headpiece featuring multi-colored flowers.

On social media, fans were obsessed with her look.

"Zendaya never disappoints, slaying the Met Gala every single time," one tweeted.

"The queen of fashion is here," one user gushed.

DOJA CAT

Doja Cat departed New York's luxury Mark Hotel in a towel as she made her way to the Met Gala
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Doja Cat departed New York's luxury Mark Hotel in a towel as she made her way to the Met Gala
Doja Cat made a quick outfit change for her second Met Gala look
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Doja Cat made a quick outfit change for her second Met Gala lookCredit: Getty
Doja's last look of the evening left little to the imagination, as her ample curves filled out a Bianca Censori-styled see-through nude crop top and matching stockings
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Doja's last look of the evening left little to the imagination, as her ample curves filled out a Bianca Censori-styled see-through nude crop top and matching stockings

Rapper Doja Cat returned to the Met Gala as well.

She was photographed with Beka Gvishiani while leaving her New York hotel.

The Say So hitmaker looked ready to hit the shower while wearing a towel-like dress and a hair wrap on her head.

She had her makeup perfectly executed while having some running down her cheeks.

GIGI HADID

Gigi Hadid arrived at the Met Gala
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Gigi Hadid arrived at the Met GalaCredit: Getty

Supermodel Gigi Hadid arrived at the Met Gala wearing a colorful dress.

The mum-of-one's attire was plain white at the top but added color at the bottom with yellow flowers and green stems scattered over the fabric.

Her ensemble also had a black lining and tons of ruffles.

Gigi had her hair styled in a curly blonde bob with her makeup touched to perfection.

NICOLE KIDMAN

Nicole Kidman leaving her hotel to attend the Met Gala
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Nicole Kidman leaving her hotel to attend the Met GalaCredit: Getty
Nicole and her husband, Keith Urban, posed for photographers
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Nicole and her husband, Keith Urban, posed for photographersCredit: Getty

Actress Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban were spotted leaving their hotel to head to the Met.

The Big Little Lies actress, 56, defied age in a black-and-white ensemble.

While most of her dress was white, tons of black ruffles were styled in the front.

Nicole also added arms-length white gloves and minimal makeup with her hair resting down her back.

JENNIFER 'JLO' LOPEZ

Co-chair of the event Jennifer 'JLo' Lopez arrived at the Met in style
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Co-chair of the event Jennifer 'JLo' Lopez arrived at the Met in styleCredit: Getty

Jennifer Lopez walked the green and white carpet of the Met Gala without her husband, Ben Affleck.

The Jenny From The Block hitmaker wore a beige-colored dress that left little to the imagination.

Jennifer wore a plunging ensemble that featured sparkly details running throughout the dress and ended with a medium-sized train.

She added a statement diamond necklace that pulled her look together.

ELLE FANNING

Elle Fanning wearing a clear ensemble at the 2024 Met Gala
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Elle Fanning wearing a clear ensemble at the 2024 Met GalaCredit: Getty

The Great star Elle Fanning strutted her stuff while walking up the iconic stars of the Met in a crystal clear gown.

While her top was plunging and skintight, from her legs down, she walked freely as it was more loose-fitting with a long train following behind her.

Two birds were attached to her shoulder as if they were flying around the Hollywood actress.

BAD BUNNY

Latin superstar and co-chair Bad Bunny has arrived in a navy blue and red suit.

Bad Bunny on the 2024 Met Gala green and white carpet
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Bad Bunny on the 2024 Met Gala green and white carpetCredit: Getty

His ensemble also included white and red stitching going up and down his jacket and pants.

The hitmaker accessorized his look with a bouquet of flowers to match his attire, black leather gloves, diamond sunglasses, and a puffy hat.

Fans chatted online about his attire.

"Bad Bunny is handsome with that look and fit!!" one said, as another shared, "He's serving looks!"

"10's across the board," stated a third, while a fourth added, "He never misses!"

SARAH JESSICA PARKER AND ANDY COHEN

Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen walk hand-in-hand on the carpet
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen walk hand-in-hand on the carpetCredit: Getty

Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker, 59, kept a low profile in a large beige headpiece and matching calf-length opaque dress.

Sarah hid her figure in a long-sleeved dress with a jewelled pattern scattered on the fabric, matching heels, and a pearl necklace that flowed down to the ground.

Meanwhile, the Watch What Happens Live host wore a velvet black tuxedo.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH

Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky on the Met Gala green and white carpet
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Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky on the Met Gala green and white carpetCredit: Getty

Co-chair Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky, showed off their rendition of Garden of Time while walking the green and white carpet.

The Thor actor wore a cream-colored suit while his beau - whom he married in 2010 - wore a gold see-through dress with a plunging bodysuit underneath.

Meanwhile, his wife wore tons of gold jewellery including chunky bracelets and a stunning tiara with her hair in a long side braid.

Chris also showed off an ample chest with a long necklace.

Fans shared their honest opinions on Chris' outfit, however, as one said, "Get off the carpet with that bland a** suit."

"There is nothing on theme here," a second added.

ASHLEY GRAHAM

Supermodel Ashley Graham wowed fans by flaunting her figure in a skintight black leather dress.

Ashley Graham at the 2024 Met Gala
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Ashley Graham at the 2024 Met GalaCredit: Getty

On top, her dress was thin-strapped and showed off some serious cleavage while having a floral design on her stomach that continued down to her thigh.

On the bottom, her skirt was sheer and fit her curves perfectly with a small train behind her.

The model's black hair was styled in an updo with her bangs ending just above her eyebrows.

AYO EDEBIRI

The Bear star Ayo Edebiri stunned at the 2024 Met Gala
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The Bear star Ayo Edebiri stunned at the 2024 Met GalaCredit: Getty

The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri was all smiles while posing for photographers at the Met Gala.

She revealed her idea of the Met theme with a white haltered-top dress that casually transformed into colorful flowers at the bottom.

"To make her look even more Spring-inspired, she added pink blush to her cheeks and painted her nails a variety of pastel colors.

"A true princess," one fan commented on her look.

JOSH O'CONNOR AND MIKE FAIST

Challengers actor Josh O'Connor wore a black tux and floral shoes
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Challengers actor Josh O'Connor wore a black tux and floral shoesCredit: Getty
Co-star Mike Faist on the green and white carpet while smiling for photographers
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Co-star Mike Faist on the green and white carpet while smiling for photographersCredit: Getty

Challengers actors Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist arrived at the glitzy event in style.

Josh wore a black tux but added a little flare as the ends of his jacket followed behind him as a train.

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The Crown actor added a hint of floral design to his shoes.

Meanwhile, his co-star Mike went for a more casual Met look in a black and white suit but added a pin in the shape of an onion on his lapel.

Dua Lipa arrived at the Met Gala just days after releasing her third album
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Dua Lipa arrived at the Met Gala just days after releasing her third albumCredit: Getty
Nicki Minaj wore a colorful ensemble at the Met Gala
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Nicki Minaj wore a colorful ensemble at the Met GalaCredit: Getty
Fashion designer Donatella Versace wore a mint green dress
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Fashion designer Donatella Versace wore a mint green dressCredit: Getty
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