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15 Times Black Women Like Beyoncé, Cardi B & Rihanna Shut Down The Met Gala

These iconic fashions are the perfect Instagram inspo for the #MetGalaChallenge!

The Met Gala may be postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that won’t stop Gala enthusiasts from celebrating fashion's biggest night from the comfort of their homes.

Whether you are one of the many planning to watch tonight’s virtual event on Vogue’s YouTube Channel (6 p.m.) or one of the creative souls excited to recreate an iconic celebrity look from the highly-anticipated event—the show will go on!  

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Here at BET Digital, we are celebrating the first Monday in May by highlighting our favorite moments that took place on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 

Hopefully, this list serves as inspiration for recreating your favorite Met Gala moment as you participate in the #MetGalaChallenge. Enjoy! 

  1. Beyoncé: Met Gala 2015

    (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

    Kevin Mazur/WireImage

    (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
  2. Rihanna: Met Gala 2015

    (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

    Kevin Mazur/WireImage

    (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
  3. Cardi B: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

    Theo Wargo/WireImage

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)
  4. Janelle Monáe: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

    Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)
  5. Ciara: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)

    Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
  6. Zendaya: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

    Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
  7. Solange: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

    Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
  8. SZA: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

    Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
  9. Lala Anthony: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for THR)

    John Shearer/Getty Images for THR

    (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for THR)
  10. Lizzo: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

    Theo Wargo/WireImage

    (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)
  11. Lupita Nyong'o: Met Gala 2019

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)

    Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
  12. Lena Waithe: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: Mike Coppola/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

    Photo: Mike Coppola/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

    (Photo: Mike Coppola/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
  13. Winnie Harlow: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images)

    George Pimentel/Getty Images

    (Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images)
  14. Cynthia Erivo: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter)

    John Shearer/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter

    (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter)
  15. Gabrielle Union: Met Gala 2018

    (Photo:  Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic)

    Photo: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic)

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