Although the Met Gala is famous for its stunning fashion, some of the most popular moments from this year were completely unrelated to the clothing.
From awkward reunions to frosty exchanges, the 2025 red carpet was filled with cringeworthy moments. Exes Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan made interactions painfully short, while rumors circulated about Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour’s strained relationship.
And who would forget Kim Kardashian’s death stare at her security guard—a look that conveyed more than words ever could.
Let’s go back to the most cringeworthy, ridiculous, and straight-up weird moments from this year’s Met Gala.
#1 Halle Berry revealed “far too much” by wearing far too little
#2 Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan went from red carpet lovers to red carpet strangers
#3 Aimee Lou Wood couldn’t wait to spend more time with Walton Goggins amid feud rumors
#4 Blackpink’s Lisa had tiny human faces covering her privates
#5 Charli XCX and her underwear both made a grand entrance
#6 Christian Siriano brought back “fashion police criticism
#7 Gayle King might still be “suffering from a confidence drain
#8 Lebron James sat this one out
#9 Vogue’s livestream left fans hanging
#10 Kamala Harris seemed to channel “Madam President” energy
