Celebrity Met Gala Departures at the Carlyle Hotel, Live Updates

It takes a village to make it to the Met Gala red carpet. Before departing for gala, celebrities get ready at a handful of hotels nearby the museum. The iconic Carlyle Hotel has emerged as one of the most popular locations for guests to get dressed, and each year the lobby marks the first glimpse of the evening’s fashion.

Last year, celebrities getting ready at the Carlyle included Penélope Cruz, Ayo Edebiri, Ambika Mod, Sydney Sweeney, Keke Palmer, Omar Apollo, Troye Sivan, Kendall Jenner, Greta Lee, Michelle Williams, “Challengers” stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, and more.

Check back to see more updates and details from inside the hotel as guests get ready to depart for the 2025 Met Gala. This year’s event celebrates the debut of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition, which explores dandyism across time and geographies.