See 100+ Insanely Gorgeous Looks From Met Galas Past

Sarah Jessica Parker attended the 2006 gala with the late Alexander McQueen — the pair wore matching tartan prints.

Sigh — who could forget Beyoncé's jaw-dropping Givenchy gown from the 2012 red carpet? The performer was one of the last stars to arrive at the event, but once we got a glimpse of her feathered, beaded gown cascading down the staircase, it was easy to see why she wanted to be fashionably late.

Diane Kruger bared her leg way before Angelina; the actress turned heads at the 2011 Met Gala in a gorgeous Jason Wu gown.

Anne Hathaway was the picture of retro-chic in a plum-colored Marc Jacobs mini complete with a bouffant hairstyle in 2009.

Jessica Biel made jaws drop in an asymmetrical-hem Versace dress at the 2009 gala. She accessorized the red-orange gown with simple diamond drop earrings.

Gwyneth Paltrow turned it out on the red carpet in 2012, looking gorgeous in a lilac-colored, asymmetrical halter dress by Prada.

Naomi Watts looked like an Old Hollywood pin up in a deeply pleated Mugler gown at the 2008 Met Gala.

Jennifer Lopez donned a sparkly Zuhair Murad dress at the 2010 Met Gala.

Blake Lively channeled a sexy Grecian goddess in a nude-colored Chanel Couture gown for the "Savage Beauty" red carpet in 2011.

Kate Moss stole the show in 2009; the model arrived on the arm of Marc Jacobs in a metallic, toga-inspired frock from the designer.

Rihanna made a serious statement in a strong-shouldered Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo and bow tie in 2009.

Katie Holmes paired a red-orange Giorgio Armani gown with bright blue shoes (with her now iconic blunt bob) at the 2010 event.

Miranda Kerr showed off her enviable figure in a black Jil Sander dress with side cutouts in 2009.

Cate Blanchett stole the show in 2007, wearing a gold fringe column gown by Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière.

Camilla Belle wore a frothy, feminine Jean Paul Gaultier gown to the 2007 gala.

Gisele Bundchen was the belle of the ball in 2011, wearing a simply striking red Alexander McQueen gown in the late designer's honor.

Carey Mulligan shone (literally) in a custom-made sequin Prada dress on the red carpet in 2012.

Taylor Swift upped the glam factor in 2010, walking the red carpet in a sweet cream-colored gown by Ralph Lauren.

Salma Hayek can do no wrong, and her 2011 Met Gala look was totally glamorous. She wore a nude-colored chiffon Alexander McQueen dress that fit her like a glove.

Jennifer Garner wore a fire-engine-red Valentino gown in 2007.

The always avant-garde Gwen Stefani donned a champagne-colored gown from her L.A.M.B. collection in 2010.

Sandra Bullock wore a stunning cranberry-colored dress by Alberta Ferretti in 2007.

The star made her presence know at the 2012 Met Gala in a daring Donna Karan Atelier gown with a dramatic train.

For the 2012 gala, Karolina Kurkova hit the red carpet looking straight out of the '70s. She was absolutely radiant in her gold Rachel Zoe gown, which she accessorized with a matching turban. It was classic Rachel — a glamorous throwback to the days of Studio 54.

Zoe Saldana went for a minimalist-chic look for the 2010 Met Gala — she wore a one-shoulder Calvin Klein column gown with a sleek, slicked-back hairstyle.

Jennifer Hudson served as Vera Wang's date in 2011, wearing a pretty tulle gown from the designer's collection.

Victoria Beckham sported white Giorgio Armani to the 2008 gala, striking a sexy pose with husband David.

Michelle Williams demonstrated her usual laid-back elegance in a black Miu Miu dress with gold embroidered birds at the 2011 Met Gala.

Rosario Dawson looked sexy in a silver J.Mendel gown at the 2006 gala.

Kristen Stewart played the vamp at the 2010 Met Gala, wearing a sheer black Chanel gown and '20s-inspired hairstyle.

Attending as Michael Kors's date in 2005, the singer wore one of his classically elegant gowns.

Nicole Richie made a silver statement at the 2010 Met Gala, wearing a metallic, liquidy-chic gown by Marc Jacobs.

Christina Ricci's awe-inspiring Thakoon creation was the talk of the 2012 gala — the colossal bow running down the back made it quite the show-stopper.

Doutzen Kroes looked amazing in 2010 — the model arrived on the arm of Zac Posen and channeled full-on Hollywood glamour in a frothy blue dress from the designer.

Scarlett Johansson walked the red carpet on the arm of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 2008, wearing a nude bustier dress from the designers' collection.

Katy Perry literally lit up the red carpet in 2010, wearing an LED dress by CuteCircuit that changed colors throughout the night.

Heidi Klum looked gorgeous in 2009, wearing a black and purple J.Mendel gown on the red carpet.

Rachel Bilson kept things short and sweet in a tea-length Louis Vuitton frock in 2010.

Drew Barrymore showed off a low-cut lace dress at the 2006 gala.

Chloë Sevigny arrived at the 2010 Met Gala on the arms of Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The actress wore a jade-colored peplum dress from their collection.

Kirsten Dunst went romantic in Chanel Haute Couture for the 2011 Met Gala

Elizabeth Banks was a total showstopper in 2010 — the actress hit the red carpet in a dark, romantic Gucci getup and smoky eye makeup.

The triple threat paid homage to Schiaparelli's signature color in her fuchsia gown at the 2012 gala.

It was all about the puffy sleeve for Olsen, at the 2011 Met Gala.

Cameron Diaz brought a bold pop of color to the 2007 Met Gala, wearing a fuchsia Dior dress with bright turquoise baubles.

Emma Watson was a vision in 2010, wearing a gorgeous white Burberry gown with a thigh-high slit.

Eva Longoria wore a gorgeous violet-hued Marchesa gown to the 2008 gala.

Coco Rocha made a colorful splash on the red carpet in a watercolor-print Zac Posen mermaid gown in 2010.

Fergie attended the 2011 Met Gala in a fabulously ornate Marchesa gown.

Sienna Miller showed her cool-girl aesthetic in a gold sequined Burberry mini and black tights — she served as cochair of the AngloMania-themed Gala in 2006.

Marion Cotillard was glittering at the 2010 Met Gala — she wore a sparkly silver Dior gown embellished with a diamond neckline.

Emma Stone shone in a floral Lanvin column dress in 2011 — she added to the printed look with drop earrings and a sweep of hot-pink lipstick.

Talk abut a leg up! The actress was radiant back in 2010 in a leggy design by pal – and date – Stella McCartney.

No stranger to red-carpet glamour, Penelope Cruz donned a black ruched Oscar de la Renta gown to the 2011 gala.

Dakota Fanning looked every bit the Hollywood ingenue in a flowery Valentino dress in 2011.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley strutted her stuff in a sexy pink Burberry gown in 2011.

There was no missing January Jones in 2012 in her electric yellow Atelier Versace gown.

It's all pretty black and white for the actress, who let her fabulous red hair act as her main accessory in 2012.

Established red-carpet queen Charlize Theron looked regal and elegant in a Dior gown and fur stole in 2004.

How sexy did Ginnifer Goodwin look at the 2011 gala? The actress wore an emerald-hued Topshop gown with sleek cutouts, along with geometric heels and a statement necklace.

Winona Ryder accompanied longtime friend Marc Jacobs to the 2007 event.

Take a deep breath — who could forget Anja Rubik's crazy-sexy Anthony Vaccarello dress from the 2012 gala? The model walked the red carpet in the white sliced-up sheath, which left little to the imagination. She paired the look with black peep-toe pumps and chandelier earrings, but all we could see was leg.

Madonna was the belle of the ball in 2009 — she wore a jaw-dropping Louis Vuitton look, complete with thigh-high boots and avant-garde headband.

Natalie Portman attended the 2004 fete in a dark green, beaded Stella McCartney dress with a sexy chest cutout.

Brooklyn Decker showed off her curves in a body-conscious, hot-pink gown by Michael Kors in 2011.

Renée Zellweger wore an embellished Carolina Herrera gown with pockets in 2007.

Julia Roberts walked the red carpet with Giorgio Armani in 2008, wearing a silvery gown by the designer.

Elle Macpherson was a vision in a chartreuse Calvin Klein gown at the 2005 gala.

Jessica Stam took to the red carpet in 2010, flaunting her figure in a body-conscious, low-cut dress by Rachel Roy.

Kate Beckinsale shimmied into a charcoal-gray Marchesa gown at the 2009 event.

Florence Welch's tiered, beaded Alexander McQueen dress was a vision to behold in 2012 — it moved like a dream, and suited the singer's bold red hair to a T.

Bar Refaeli rocked a short silver Roberto Cavalli dress to the 2009 Met Gala.

Iman worked a Stella McCartney jumpsuit on the red carpet in 2011, and the gold sequins popped perfectly against her skin tone.

Claire Danes was the picture of glamour in a metallic Burberry dress at the 2010 gala.

Kate Mara and Zac Posen were a colorful couple on the red carpet in 2008.

The designer took a break from her customary black for a bold red gown at the 2011 gala in honor of Alexander McQueen.

The actress was in full bloom in Dolce & Gabbana at the 2010 Met Gala in honor of American fashion.

Selma Blair wore a white Chanel Haute Couture gown to the 2006 event.

Mila Kunis was all class in a tulle Vera Wang gown in 2010.

Who better to represent punk than the British model, who took the plunge in studded Burberry at the Chaos to Couture gala in 2013?

Roberts showed a slice of midriff at the 2011 Met Gala.

There is no scandal about Washington's Vera Wang brocade gown with a peplum at the 2013 gala.

Angela Lindvall and Karlie Kloss walked the 2011 Met Gala red carpet together in gold metallic gowns — Angela wore Andrew Gn, while Karlie shone in Christian Dior.

The event's co-host turned up in Givenchy Haute Couture (designed by fellow co-host Riccardo Tisci) at the 2013 Met Gala.

The actress got feathered up in Givenchy for the 2011 Met Gala.

Making the most of her model physique, Aldridge went for liquid satin at the 2011 Met Gala.

It's hard to believe that Kate Bosworth wore this Prada dress in 2007, considering how often we still think about it!

The actress hit her first Met Gala in style, in a shimmering nude Donna Karan Atelier gown in 2011.

Flashback to 2003, where Kidman bared a seriously ripped arm in a metallic sheer gown.

The bombshell toned down (a little) in a structured Marchesa gown at the 2012 Met Gala.

The supermodel got into the punk spirit with asymmetrical stripes at the 2013 gala.

It was a '30s inspired look for the blonde in a draped red silk gown in 2012.

The actress glowed in her hot pink Oscar de la Renta gown in 2010.

The actress donned a black and white gown for the Superheroes Met Gala.

The star went for all-out ruffles at the 2007 Met Gala.

The actress made a liaison with Proenza Schouler for her maroon gown in 2004.

The supermodel rocks the stairs in a simple black gown in 2010.

The model-activist's pick from 2007 still looks current, thanks to its classic shape.

The Met Gala newbie burned up the carpet at the 2013 event in a daring Givenchy Haute Couture gown.

Suki Waterhouse brought tiers of joy in Burberry's layered chiffon gown at the 2014 gala.

SJP arrived at the 2014 Met Gala in a graphic black-and-white Oscar de la Renta gown that had a surprise reveal when she turned around: the designer's signature.

Blake Lively did Gucci proud when she arrived in a dazzling confection at the 2014 Met Gala.

Emma Stone turned heads in a bold two-toned pink Thakoon look at the 2014 Met Gala.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen borrowed from the boys at the 2014 Met Gala while wearing menswear-inspired gowns.

Beyoncé made jaws drop in this see-through Givenchy stunner at the 2015 Met Gala.