15 Celebrities You Forgot Attended the Met Gala
Ah yes, another Met Gala has nearly arrived. There's absolutely no telling how the stylish celebs and fashionistas attending will interpret this year's theme of Camp, but as past years have so often shown, we're definitely in for a few surprises.
Throughout the years, we've witnessed a number of unforgettable outfits, but have you forgotten some of the famous faces that once walked this iconic carpet? In case you missed the moment Hilary Duff arrived at the Met Gala or you need a refresher on which stars of your favorite teen television dramas were invited to attend (xoxo, Gossip Girl) we've got you covered.
BTS may or may not be showing up to the 2019 Met Gala, but we can confirm that past attendees included 3LW, a pre-Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder, and even a few celebrity couples (remember Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen). There's no telling which celebrities might end up making a special appearance at the 2019 Met Gala, but with the May 6 event only days away, we're officially counting down. And kind of hoping for a return from 3LW, to be honest.
Ahead, check out which of your fave celebs attended the Met Gala that you might have forgotten about.
Photo: Getty Images1/152001: Jessica Simpson
In 2001, Jessica Simpson made her mark on music with the release of her second album, Irresistible. She later toured in support of the album, joining Destiny's Child and Nelly for the Total Request Live Tour.
Photo: Getty Images2/152001: Hillary Clinton
Before running for President in 2016, Hillary Clinton was elected as a Senator for New York. Beginning her term in January 2001, Clinton took some time out of her schedule to make an appearance at the Met Gala.
Photo: Getty Images3/152001: 3LW
Shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album, 3LW brought color coordination to the Met Gala. The chart-topping release earned them a spot on the Total Request Live Tour with Nelly, Destiny's Child, and Jessica Simpson.
Photo: Getty Images4/152004: Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore filled her 2004 with plenty of new acting projects, and a release of her greatest hits on a compilation titled The Best of Mandy Moore. Staring in Chasing Liberty and Saved!, the singer would later go on to join the cast of NBC's This Is Us.
Photo: Getty Images5/152005: Vanessa Minnillo
The former Total Request Live cohost made her mark on television in 2005 and later joined Entertainment Tonight as a New York correspondent. Since then, she's married Nick Lachey and even appeared in a season of Dancing with the Stars.
Photo: Getty Images6/152005: Ian Somerhalder
In 2005, Ian Somerhalder was four years away from breaking our hearts as Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries. At the time of this Met Gala appearance, he had appeared in Lost and Smallville.
Photo: Getty Images7/152006: Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson
A true Y2K power couple, Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson made the Met Gala red carpet a place for goths. Their brief romance was the subject of tabloids, and although the couple has since parted ways, they made this public appearance in 2006.
Photo: Getty Images8/152006: Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan shot to fame following the success of Mean Girls. Nearly two years after the film was released, she walked the Met Gala red carpet.
Photo: Getty Images9/152007: Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton's time on The O.C. may have been ill-fated, but we'll never forget her 2007 Met Gala appearance.
Photo: Getty Images10/152008: Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
The once former power couple made a joint appearance at the 2008 Met Gala. Rachel had just wrapped up her time on The O.C. and Hayden experienced increase fame following his role as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode II and Star Wars Episode III. In 2008, the couple had starred opposite one another in the movie, Jumper. The two officially split in 2017.
Photo: Getty Images11/152008: Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff left Lizzie McGuire's fashion sensibilities behind for this 2008 Met Gala appearance. In 2008, the television star had shifted her focus to music and released Best of Hilary Duff late that year.
Photo: Getty Images12/152008: Chace Crawford
Just one year after Gossip Girl made its television debut on the CW, Chace was spotted walking the Met Gala red carpet.
Photo: Getty Images13/152010: M.I.A.
Two years before taking the stage at the Super Bowl, M.I.A. was invited to the Met Gala. At the time, she was working on the release of a brand new album.
Photo: Getty Images14/152012: Victoria Justice
In the midst of her rise to fame as the star of Victorious, Victoria Justice made some time for the 2012 Met Gala.
Photo: Getty Images15/152016: Demi Lovato
Just a few years ago, Demi Lovato stunned with a fashion-forward appearance at the Met Gala. After a whirlwind year that included the release of their single "Cool for the Summer" and new album, Confident, the pop star struck a pose at the always stylish event.
