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Social Media, Yet Again, Has The Best Reactions To The 2025 Met Gala

The outfits were wild, but the memes? Even wilder!

by Rachelle Tonelada

Published on May 7, 2025

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The Met Gala is one of those moments where celebrities, and fans, fully give in to their intrusive thoughts and channel them into bold, unapologetic fashion statements—and memes.

This year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style spring exhibition, celebrated the rich history of Black fashion and dandyism. And true to form, celebrities understood the assignment. And of course, social media had a field day, delivering reactions, memes, and commentary that were just as unforgettable as the red carpet itself.

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The Best Reactions To The Met Gala 2025

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Zendaya and Anna Sawai's identical outfit

Zendaya and Anna Sawai gave us an unexpected case of fashion déjà vu at the Met Gala—and the Internet couldn’t help but notice. Both stars arrived in strikingly similar all-white suits, complete with matching white hats, prompting more than a few double takes online.

Though each wore the look with signature flair, social media had a field day pointing out the twinning moment. One meme from Betches summed it up perfectly: "This is exactly why we had Facebook groups for prom dresses in high school." Because while matching outfits can be adorable, pulling it off at the Met Gala? That's a bold (and buzz-worthy!) coincidence.


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Teyana Taylor as Dr. Facilier

Teyana Taylor didn't come to play—she came to cast spells. IYKYK. Teyana captured attention at the 2025 Met Gala not just for her stunning presence, but for the hilarious online comparisons that quickly followed.

Dressed in a dark red tailored suit with a top hat and a cane, netizens couldn’t help but draw parallels between her and Dr. Facilier, the villain from The Princess and the Frog. 

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A pregnant Rihanna = no albums for this year

Yes, you read that right. The Bad Gal herself showed up looking absolutely ethereal, cradling a visible baby bump that had fans spiraling online. Dressed in a couture ensemble only Rihanna could pull off, she made it clear that this wasn't just another red carpet appearance—it was a third baby debut.

Cameras flashed, jaws dropped, and social media collectively lost it as Rihanna made her way up the Met steps. Fans had long been manifesting new music this year, especially after her recent public appearances and brand moves hinted at a possible comeback. But with this third pregnancy reveal, the Internet couldn't help but joke: The only album she's making is a family album.

And honestly? We're not even mad. Many are calling it the most unforgettable pregnancy announcement of the year.

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"The Men in Met Gala every year"

We couldn't help but bawl our eyes out when this meme made the rounds online. It's FREAKING. ACCURATE. Year after year, while women turn the Met Gala carpet into a fantasy runway of couture, drama, and jaw-dropping risk-taking, most of the men show up in… a suit. Just a suit. Maybe it's a black one. Maybe it's white. If we're lucky, there's a pearl necklace or some subtle embroidery involved.
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Rachelle Tonelada

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