Sexiest Recent Met Gala Looks: Photos Of Kendall Jenner & More

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April 30, 2023 11:30AM EDT

The Met Gala is the year’s biggest night of fashion, and it’s safe to say that these ladies have absolutely owned the red carpet with their sexy looks in recent years!

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Sexiest Dresses At The Met Gala

Sexiest Dresses At The Met Gala — The Met Gala is the biggest event for the fashion industry. Tons of top designers partner with celebrities to show off their creations that are made to fit the year’s theme. In 2022, the stars will assemble on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City wearing outfits made to reflect “‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion.” It’s bound to be a wild night for fashion as some of the biggest stars and models take the red carpet. But if there’s one thing we can expect – besides plenty of campiness – are celebrities wearing sexy dresses.

Year after year, the famous attendees are spotted rocking sheer fabrics, plunging necklines, thigh-high slits and more on their gowns. One of the sexiest looks we’ve ever seen was worn by Beyonce in 2015. The singer wowed the crowd in a completely see-through dress by Givenchy with expertly placed gems embroidered on it. Click on through this gallery to see more of the sexiest dresses ever worn to the Met Gala.

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Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway — Anne Hathaway was giving us ‘Devil Wears Prada’ vibes in this fitted white tweed Atelier Versace dress with cutouts on the sides held together by pearl pins at the 2023 Met Gala celebrating the opening of the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” exhibition on May 1.

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Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan — Rachel Brosnahan wore this completely sheer black gown to the 2023 Met Gala celebrating the opening of the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” exhibition on May 1.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian — Kim Kardashian wore dozens of pearl necklaces at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1. She did something similar during her photo shoot for ‘Playboy’ in 2007.

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Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid — Gigi Hadid slayed at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1, wearing a sheer black dress with a corset top underneath and a really long cape.
The even was held as a way to celebrate the opening of the Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty exhibition.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez — Jennifer Lopez left Ben Affleck at home while attending the 2023 Met Gala on May 1. As you can see, she turned heads on the red carpet, wearing a halter top dress with sexy cutouts and a pink skirt.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner — Kylie Jenner looked amazing at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1. The ‘Kardashians’ star wore a bright red dress with a thigh-high slit.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner looked super camp at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1. She wore a sparkly black bodysuit with a long cape and boots with super thick soles.

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Rita Ora

Rita Ora — Rita Ora’s 2023 Met Gala look featured sheer detail throughout a long black gown, with a sheer train cascading down the carpet. She completed the look with glowing skin and her hair in tight curls.

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Billie Eilish in 2021

Billie Eilish in 2021 — Billie Eilish attends the 2021 Met Gala, her first time ever at the event. She channeled Marilyn Monroe in an off-the-shoulder gown with old-Hollywood glam.

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Hailey Bieber in 2021

Hailey Bieber in 2021 — Hailey Bieber looks super sexy in her strapless dress at the 2021 Met Gala. Her ensemble featured a plunging neckline and form-fitting black fabric.

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Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch — Zoey Deutch is pretty in purple at the 2021 Met Gala. She rocked a sexy purple dress with leg slit, as well as matching elbow-length gloves.

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Jennifer Lopez in 2021

Jennifer Lopez in 2021 — Jennifer Lopez shows major skin with her western-inspired look at the 2021 Met Gala. Her gown had a low-cut neckline and super high leg slit.

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Kendall Jenner in 2021

Kendall Jenner in 2021 — Kendall Jenner goes totally sheer with her 2021 Met Gala look. Her ensemble was bejeweled and she rocked a chunky diamond choker to complete the look.

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Camila Cabello in 2021

Camila Cabello in 2021 — Camila Cabello stuns in a purple look at the 2021 Met Gala. She rocked a sparkling crop top and matching high waisted skirt, as well as purple heels.

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Kate Hudson in 2021

Kate Hudson in 2021 — Kate Hudson rocks a crop top and matching high-waisted skirt for her 2021 Met Gala look. She also had a long, furry coat on, which she wore hanging off her shoulders.

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Olivia Rodrigo in 2021

Olivia Rodrigo in 2021 — Olivia Rodrigo makes her Met Gala debut at the 2021 event. She stunned in a totally sheer, off-the-shoulder black jumpsuit with platform heels.

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Lily-Rose Depp in 2021

Lily-Rose Depp in 2021 — Lily-Rose Depp maeks a statement in her pink statement look at the 2021 Met Gala. She rocked a matching crop top and skirt combination on the red carpet.

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Megan Fox in 2021

Megan Fox in 2021 — Megan Fox is ravishing in red while walking the Met Gala red carpet in 2021. For her first time at the event, she showed major skin in her sexy look.

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Zoe Kravitz in 2021

Zoe Kravitz in 2021 — Zoe Kravitz wears a totally sheer dress while walking the Met Gala red carpet in 2021. She completed her look with an updo and diamond earrings.

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Emily Ratajkowski in 2021

Emily Ratajkowski in 2021 — Emily Ratajkowski wears a strapless lacy red dress to the 2021 Met Gala. The plunging ensemble also featured matching lacy gloves.

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Kendall & Kylie Jenner — 2019

Kendall & Kylie Jenner — 2019 — At the 2019 Met Gala, Kendall and Kylie Jenner showed up in pastel-colored outfits and walked the red carpet together. Both ladies wore curve-hugging ensembles with sheer detailing.

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Nicki Minaj — 2019

Nicki Minaj — 2019 — Nicki Minaj attended the 2019 Met Gala and was pretty in pink as she walked the carpet. Her mini dress had a low-cut neckline and dramatic train all the way down her back.

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Miley Cyrus — 2019

Miley Cyrus — 2019 — Miley Cyrus looked amazing in her sparkling green and black dress at the 2019 Met Gala. She paired the one-shouldered mini with tights and sky-high heels.
Wearing Saint Laurent

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Emily Ratajkowski — 2019

Emily Ratajkowski — 2019 — Emily Ratajkowski is never afraid to show some skin, and she did just that at the 2019 Met Gala. Emily wore a barely-there dress with a huge mid-section cutout, and it barely covered the top half of her body!

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Kim Kardashian — 2019

Kim Kardashian — 2019 — Kim Kardashian fully squeezed into her 2019 Met Gala dress with the help of a skintight corset. The ensemble was latex, low-cut and dripping in diamonds.

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Bella Hadid –2019

Bella Hadid –2019 — Bella Hadid rocked a fierce black dress while attending the 2019 Met Gala. The ensemble had intense side cutouts and figure-hugging fabric.=

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Jennifer Lopez — 2019

Jennifer Lopez — 2019 — Jennifer Lopez was dripping in diamonds when she attended the 2019 Met Gala. Her plunging dress also had a thigh-high leg slit, which she rocked to perfection.

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Halsey — 2019

Halsey — 2019 — Halsey struck a fierce pose in her red dress at the 2019 Met Gala. She rocked a crop top and skirt while channeling Wonder Woman in the ensemble.

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Hailey Bieber — 2019

Hailey Bieber — 2019 — Hailey Bieber was pretty in a pink dress while walking the red carpet at the 2019 Met Gala. The dress hugged every inch of her body and had a complete open back.

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Nicki Minaj — 2017

Nicki Minaj — 2017 — Nicki Minaj turned heads at the 2017 Met Gala in a black and red dress. The outfit featured a bodysuit under the open gown that led into a long train.

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Miley Cyrus — 2018

Miley Cyrus — 2018 — Miley Cyrus wore a backless gown to the 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala. She wore the plunging Stella McCartney dress for the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

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Jennifer Lopez — 2018

Jennifer Lopez — 2018 — Jennifer Lopez put her best foot forward in this thigh-high slit gown by Balmain at the 2018 Met Gala. Her dress fit the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” perfectly thanks to the cross across her chest and the intricate stained glass-inspired pattern.

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Hailee Steinfeld — 2018

Hailee Steinfeld — 2018 — Hailee Steinfeld looked like a princess at the 2018 Met Gala. The singer stunned in a white thigh-high slit dress by Prabal Gurung and a tiara.

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Ashley Graham — 2018

Ashley Graham — 2018 — Ashley Graham looked fierce in a strapless bronze dress by Prabal Gurung at the 2018 Met Gala. The glittery dress had a thigh-high slit to show off her legs and gold heels.

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Cardi B — 2018

Cardi B — 2018 — Cardi B arrived at the 2018 Met Gala while pregnant in this intricate Moschino look. The dress had a sexy slit and a train that poofed out from the waist.

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Gigi Hadid — 2018

Gigi Hadid — 2018 — Gigi Hadid emulated stained glass in this stunning Versace gown at the 2018 Met Gala. The one-shoulder dress fit in perfectly with the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

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Nicki Minaj — 2018

Nicki Minaj — 2018 — Nicki Minaj wowed in a red ombre Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2018 Met Gala. She finished her look with black and red accessories and heels.

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Zoe Kravitz — 2018

Zoe Kravitz — 2018 — Zoe Kravitz’s Saint Laurent dress at the 2018 Met Gala was held together on the side by a neat bow. The lace dress was paired with black heels and drop earrings.

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Gisele Bündchen — 2018

Gisele Bündchen — 2018 — Gisele Bündchen turned heads at the 2018 Met Gala in a yellow Versace gown. She paired the gorgeous dress with gold heels, a clutch and intricate earrings.

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Hailey Baldwin — 2018

Hailey Baldwin — 2018 — Hailey Baldwin looked ethereal in a powder blue Tommy Hilfiger gown with a thigh-high slit. She even dyed her hair pink to complete the look for the 2018 Met Gala.

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Emily Ratajkowski — 2018

Emily Ratajkowski — 2018 — Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in this metallic dress with a thigh-high slit at the 2018 Met Gala. She paired the Marc Jacobs creation with simple heels and a delicate headband.

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Zendaya — 2018

Zendaya — 2018 — Zendaya gave off major Joan of Arc vibes at the 2018 Met Gala for the theme of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” She walked the red carpet in an armor-inspired dress by Atelier Versace.

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Irina Shayk — 2018

Irina Shayk — 2018 — Irina Shayk was a golden goddess in this Atelier Versace gown at the 2018 Met Gala. She paired the look with a matching choker and gold heels.

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Lily Aldridge — 2018

Lily Aldridge — 2018 — Lily Aldridge dazzled in this yellow Ralph Lauren gown at the 2018 Met Gala. The dress had both a deep v-neck and a slit.

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Olivia Munn — 2018

Olivia Munn — 2018 — Olivia Munn wore a stunning custom H&M gown to the 2018 Met Gala. She paired the semi-sheer dress with a delicate headpiece.

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Gabrielle Union — 2018

Gabrielle Union — 2018 — Gabrielle Union was a ray of sunshine at the 2018 Met Gala. She wore a plunging Prabal Gurung gown with a thigh-high slit. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Mary J. Blige — 2018

Mary J. Blige — 2018 — Mary J. Blige showed up to the 2018 Met Gala in a blue and silver Atelier Versace gown. She paired the dress with matching thigh-high boots.

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