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Met Gala 2026: Internet Turns Red Carpet Glamour Into Hilarious Memefest

The Met Gala 2026 red carpet was quickly transformed into a viral meme fest on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Reddit. Attendees like Katy Perry and Hailey Bieber were at the center of witty comparisons and humorous edits. Actors Vijay Varma and Vir Das joined the fun with their own mock posts about the event. The night's dress code, 'Fashion Is Art,' inspired both praise and playful banter online.

Key Points: Met Gala 2026: Red Carpet Memes Take Over Social Media

  • Katy Perry's masked look becomes meme material
  • Hailey Bieber's dupatta-style drape wins desi fans
  • Luke Evans compared to Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey
  • Vijay Varma and Vir Das share hilarious mock posts
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Met Gala 2026: High fashion meets humour as internet turns red carpet moments into memefest

From Katy Perry's masked look to Hailey Bieber's desi-style drape, the Met Gala 2026 red carpet became a viral meme fest. See the best reactions.

"Cotton market se MET gala Tak.. Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai - Vijay Varma"

Mumbai, May 5

With one of the biggest fashion nights unfolding, the glamour of the Met Gala 2026 also witnessed celebrities walking down the red carpet in avant-garde ensembles.

However, it seems like social media had other plans, as platforms quickly transformed the night's most-talked-about looks into a full-blown meme fest.

Within minutes of arrival, X, Instagram, and Reddit were flooded with side-by-side comparisons followed by witty captions and viral edits.

While some attendees were praised for their bold interpretations of the theme, others found themselves at the centre of online banter. Here's a roundup of some of the best ones from the red carpet.

Referring to Katy Perry's masked look, fans couldn't help but turn it into hilarious memes.

Model Heidi Klum's live avatar as a marble statue turned heads at the Met Gala, delivering a dramatic presentation. However, the internet couldn't help but drop a witty take.

Hailey Bieber stepped on the red carpet in a bodice paired with a fitted skirt and a dupatta-style drape across the neckline - something which immediately struck a chord with desi fans.

Fans even went on to compare Luke Evans' appearance to that of Salman Khan's iconic character of Chulbul Pandey, whereas Rachel Zegler was called the modern "Gandhari."

Sure, while all the eyes remained on the stars who walked the red carpet, some of the jokes also came from those who were not 'present'.

Actors Vijay Varma and Vir Das shared their own hilarious takes on the Met Gala 2026.

Vijay shared an edited picture of himself, bringing his 'Matka King' character Brij Bhatti on the Met Gala red carpet.

"Cotton market se MET gala Tak.. Brij Bhatti ka style chalta hai," the actor wrote.

On the other hand, Vir Das jokingly shared a picture of what he described as himself at the event. "Thanks to the Met gala for having me :-)", he wrote.

However, what quickly catches attention is the Google Gemini logo at the corner of the picture, subtly reflecting the humour behind the mock post.

This year's Met Gala dress code, 'Fashion Is Art,' aligns with the museum's spring 2026 exhibition, 'Costume Art.'

Many of the biggest celebrities, including Rihanna, Beyonce, Sabri Carpenter, Margot Robbie, Tessa Thompson, Blue Ivy Carter, Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Simone Ashley, Jaafar Jackson, and Nicole Kidman.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Vir Das and Vijay Varma's responses were the real winners of Met Gala 2026. Brij Bhatti on that carpet? Now THAT's representation we didn't know we needed! Matka King supremacy 😂
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Siddharth J
I get that it's all in good fun, but comparing Rachel Zegler to Gandhari from Mahabharata feels a bit too much. There's a fine line between witty humour and disrespect. These are real people at the end of the day.
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Aman W
Katy Perry wearing that masked look and people saying she stole that from a Gujarat wedding decor... Absolutely brutal but true. 😂 The meme-ification of Met Gala is the only reason I even follow this event now.
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Nikhil C
Luke Evans as Chulbul Pandey with that moustache? 💀 Perfect casting. Somebody get Salman Bhai to react to this. Waah waah, kya baat hai!
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Emma D
Honest question from a non-Indian: is the Met Gala still culturally relevant, or is it just a billionaire costume party that we make memes about? Because the internet roasting session was far more entertaining than the actual red carpet. 🤷‍♀️

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