Met Gala 2021: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian Stopped Traffic On The Red Carpet

For those who thought Met Gala 2021 wasn't going to be epic, were disappointed. A-listers, dressed in their fashionable best and in sync with the theme of American Independence arrived on and conquered the Met Gala red carpet. We'll start with Rihanna, who kept it all black in a Balenciaga ensemble for her red carpet look. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky got cosy (literally) on the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez stopped traffic on the Met steps in Ralph Lauren. Cowboy much?

Kim Kardashian pulled off the incognito look on the red carpet - her outfit was head-to-toe Balenciaga.

Oh hello there, Megan Fox - she was stunning in a red ensemble by Dundas. It was all about cut-outs and lace-ups.

Met Gala 2021: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian Stopped Traffic On The Red Carpet

Gigi Hadid, wearing Prada, had a BFF moment with Kendall on the red carpet.

Among the A-listers, desi girl Sudha Reddy also made her debut at the Met Gala this year - wearing custom Falguni And Shane Peacock. (courtesy sudhareddy.official )

Look who's on the red carpet - Billie Eilish, who co-chaired the gala, arrived looking like a dream in a peach Oscar de la Renta gown.

Maisie Williams was a femme fatale on the red carpet, dressed by boyfriend Reuben Selvy.

Cara Delevingne made her intentions amply clear with her corset-like top: "Peg the patriarchy."

Emily Blunt sprinkled star dust on the red carpet in a custom Miu Miu ensemble.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion checked in to the Met Gala wearing a baby pink dress by Coach.

Emily Ratajkowski opted for a dreamy number by Vera Wang.

Look who we have in the couple's corner - Game Of Thrones stars Kit Harington and wife Rose Leslie.

Here's Cinderella with her prince - Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes made their debut at the gala.

Justin Bieber and wife Hailey were busy being cute on the red carpet.

The many shades of Lil Nas X on the red carpet, courtesy Versace.

The men's section was well represented by Timothee Chalamet, also a co-chair for the gala this year.

Dan Levy made a powerful LGBTQ+ statement, courtesy designer Jonathan Anderson.

R&B star Frank Ocean's plus one was a robot baby. Umm, ok.