Baby announcements, romantic news and Karl Lagerfeld's CAT honored! These are the most jaw-dropping moments from the 2023 Met Gala…

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In honor of Karl...

The Met Gala never fails to disappoint when it comes to astonishing moments. And this year was no different! Guests were asked to honor iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld - who died in February 2019 at the age of 85 - and his beloved pet cat Choupette provided inspiration for many, including Doja Cat who was the most fabulous feline on the night. These are the biggest moments from the night... (Getty)

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Anna Wintour confirms romance with Bill Nighy

Anna Wintour seemingly confirmed her romance with Bill Nighy at the Met Gala. The 73-year-old Vogue editor arrived arm-in-arm with the ‘Love Actually’ actor, also 73, at the event, which was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The pair first sparked in 2021 they were dating after they enjoyed a series of romantic dinners together in Italy. They were also seen at a special screening of his film ‘Living’ in December. Anna, who has been hosting the event for nearly 30 years, turned up in a patterned Chanel couture dress, while Bill went for a simple black suit. (Getty)

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Seth Meyers uses Met Gala as a date night

Seth Meyers admitted he just enjoyed being able to get "away from his children" as he attended the Met Gala with his wife Alexi Ashe. The couple have 21-month-old Adelaide, Ashe, seven and five-year-old Axel and he joked that he was looking forward to being on a "date night" with Alexi. He told E! News: "We are not people who are inspired, we just listen and follow instructions. In this case, we followed the guidance of Tom Ford. [We're enjoying] being away from our children, are we allowed to say that? Tonight's a date night. We haven't had a fight yet and usually halfway up the stairs we're at each other's throats!" (Getty)

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Karlie Kloss unveils baby bump

Karlie Kloss revealed to the world that she is pregnant as she stepped out at the Met Gala. The 30-year-old supermodel - who is married to Joshua Kushner and already has two-year-old Levi with him - showed that she is expecting again, as she showed off her bump in a black Loewe trompe l’oeil gown draped in pearls. Speaking to the New York Post's PageSix column, she said: "I don’t know how to style a belly!" (Getty)

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Serena Williams also shares baby joy

Serena Williams also revealed she is pregnant again when she stepped out at the Met Gala. The 41-year-old tennis legend walked the red, blue and cream carpet with her husband Alexis Ohanian, who she already has five-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Jr. with. Referring to her baby bump, she wrote on Instagram: "Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala." (Getty)

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Jared Leto channelled his inner Choupette

Jared Leto attended dressed as Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette. The 51-year-old actor's white fluffy paws padded along the red, blue and cream carpet in a full feline bodysuit resembling the German star's moneyed moggie Choupette, who Karl is said to have left his entire fortune to. Speaking about why he wanted to dress up as the cat, Jared told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I knew Karl. He was always such a kind man to me. "I could just imagine him looking down with a big smile on his face, seeing Choupette in all his glory. So, it's a pleasure to be here to support this benefit." The star has no doubt been researching Karl of late, as he is set to play the designer in a new biopic he is also producing. (Getty)

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Kim Kardashian steps out in a dress made from 66,000 pearls

Kim Kardashian's Met Gala gown was made from more than 66,000 pearls. The 42-year-old reality TV queen made her 10th appearance at the Met Gala and stepped out in an extravagant custom Schiaparelli haute couture dress by Daniel Roseberry. As reported by Vogue, the skirt and top - which took 12 artisans a staggering 1,000 hours to make - were made from over 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls. Reflecting on her way of paying tribute to Lagerfeld, Kim said: "I wanted pearls. "I thought, 'What is more Karl?' You know, the iconic Chanel pearls is what I always thought of. So we wanted to just be dripping in pearls." (Getty)

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Rihanna braves pregnancy symptoms to attend

Rihanna confessed she is dealing with "tons of nausea" but "no cravings" during her pregnancy. The 'Diamonds' hitmaker is expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky and she admitted this pregnancy is "so different" to her first one. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's so different from the first one. No cravings. Tons of nausea. "Everything's different, but I'm enjoying it... I feel good. I feel energetic." RiRi and Rocky welcomed their baby boy into the world in May 2022, and the 35-year-old singer is "obsessed" with her son. She said: "I'm in love. I'm obsessed and I don't even feel guilty about it." Her partner added: "[He's] growing big. Beautiful, happy baby." Rihanna stepped out in a stunning white Valentino gown with a silk cape made from embroidered white flowers, and a 16-foot train. The cape took 30 seamstresses to make, and featured 30 Camellias, 500 petals and 25 leaves. She completed the look with a pair of white framed sunglasses completed with large fake eyelashes. Meanwhile, Rocky went with a black suit jacket and kilt worn over a pair of jeans, and he also honoured Lagerfeld with a single black leather glove and shades. (Getty)

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Janelle Monae took it back to 2011

Janelle Monae brought things "full circle" with her dress honoring Lagerfeld. The 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' actress wore Chanel when she first attended the star studded event in 2011 with the fashion icon by her side and she wanted to remember that moment. Speaking before the gala, she told PEOPLE: "I went with Karl, so this is sort of full circle for us to be honoring him. I'm really excited about what we'll do." She arrived in a black and white Thom Browne tuxedo suit made up of fancy embellishments and a mismatch of patterns. Janelle then underwent an outfit change, taking off the oversized ensemble to reveal a sheer black tulle pannier dress worn over a black sequin bikini. She even paid tribute to Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette as she carried a white leather quilted cat bag. (Getty)

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Paris Hilton was all in for her all-black tribute dress

Paris Hilton was "all game" for her all-black ensemble. The 42-year-old socialite made her first appearance at the event and stepped out of her comfort zone by shunning colour with her glamorous outfit. Paris collaborated with Marc Jacobs on her leather mermaid gown complete with gloved sleeves and a rhinestone bustier. She completed the look with a rosette choker necklace and platform heels to had some shimmer to the dark outfit. Jacobs told Vogue: "I thought, maybe it would be interest and exciting to see her in a black gown 'cause it's not typical for Paris." He added that she was "all game" for his idea. (Getty)

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Gisele makes first solo appearance since split from Tom Brady

Gisele Bundchen is said to be feeling "back to herself" following her divorce from Tom Brady. The 42-year-old supermodel made her first solo appearance at the Met Gala and a source claimed that "she's happy" again. A source told PEOPLE: "She's back to herself, she's good, she's happy, she's doing lots of good things. She's back to work. "She's really happy just enjoying her new chapter!" Gisele was married to former NFL star Tom, 45, from 2009 until 2022 and they have son Benjamin, 13, and 10-year-old daughter Vivian together. (Getty)