The Women Over 50 That Stunned at This Year’s Met Gala

And they were on theme.

By Allie Hogan, Associate Beauty Editor · May 1, 2023

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This year’s Met Gala theme was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Guests dressed to honor the late Creative Director of Chanel. Largfeld was a fashion icon, to say the least. He impacted many of the women in Hollywood’s lives and certainly their style. The women over 50 at the Met Gala showed up for Lagerfeld tonight, some donning his name across their clothes, others wearing dresses they wore in old Chanel ads during his reign.

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman nailed the theme of honoring Lagerfeld by wearing an archival Chanel Haute Couture gown which she can also be seen wearing in a Chanel No. 5 commercial in 2004.

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Salma Hayek

Sofia Tilbury painted on Salma Hayek’s gorgeous makeup to complement her bold red Gucci dress.

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Michelle Yeoh

Timeless beauty Michelle Yeoh wore her hair slicked back, accentuating her gorgeous neckline and necklace.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez framed her iconic abs in a Ralph Lauren dress accessorized expertly with a hat and small veil.

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Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell looked pretty in pink Chanel and a face full of Pat McGrath makeup.

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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz wore a special dress and veil from Chanel Couture Spring 1998.

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Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni, a longtime friend of Lagerfeld, spoke at the opening of the exhibit ahead of the gala then stunned on the red carpet.

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Viola Davis

Valentino pink suited Viola Davis on the Met Gala red carpet with an impressive plume at the top.

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Glenn Close

Glenn Close stunned in an icy blue outfit with a train that completely took over the steps of the Met.

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Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige made a statement wearing custom Burberry with accompanying knee-high boots.

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Diane von Furstenberg

The fashion icon and old friend of Lagerfeld wore a dress with his name on it in crossword fashion paired with an adorable updo.

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Vera Wang

The ageless Vera Wang wore a cropped top and tulle skirts paired with channel necklaces in honor of Lagerfeld.

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