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The Australians who made waves on the Met Gala red carpet

From Nicole Kidman to Isla Fisher.

For celebrities, there’s no higher honour than receiving a coveted invite to fashion’s night of nights: the Met Gala.

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Every year, film, television, music, and even motorsport stars descend upon New York’s Metropolitan Museum to parade down the red carpet in opulent haute couture.

And usually, there are several Aussies among them!

For instance, in 2026, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie attended the prestigious event.

But they’re not the only Australians who have made their mark at the Met Gala…

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All of the Australians who have attended the Met Gala over the years:

2026 Met Gala: Costume Art

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Nicole Kidman

Costume Art, 2026

Nicole Kidman looked fabulous at this year’s Met Gala. We especially love the fluffy sleeves! With her was her daughter, Sunday Rose.

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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Margot Robbie

Costume Art, 2026

A vision in gold Chanel was Margot Robbie. Arriving at the 2026 Met, the Barbie actor wore a strapless gown with a cascading train, lined with petals.

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

03

Miranda Kerr & Evan Spiegel

Costume Art, 2026

Miranda Kerr loves to wear white at the Met Gala!

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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Elizabeth Debicki

Costume Art, 2026

Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki wore a stunning white gown, featuring a high slit and black sash for the 2026 Met.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin

Costume Art, 2026

Australian film and design power couple, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin graced the red carpet in a stunning Prada look, who have dressed them many times over the years.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: (L-R) Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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Hugh Jackman

Costume Art, 2026

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made their Met Gala debut together. It was his first since separating from Deborra-Lee Furness. The Aussie actor looked dapper in his Giorgio Armani suit.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Troye Sivan attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Troye Sivan

Costume Art, 2026

No stranger to the Met Gala red carpet, Australian singer Troye Sivan combined high fashion with casual wear with this Prada look.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Naomi Watts attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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Naomi Watts

Costume Art, 2026

The British-Australian actress went all in on florals. She had a stunning floral Dior dress with similar florals pinned in her glamorous up-do. Plus, eagle-eyed fans spotted her floral nail art!

2025 Met Gala: Tailored for You

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Nicole Kidman

Tailored for You, 2025

Nicole Kidman was tailored to perfection for the 2025 Met Gala. We especially love the pixie cut!

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Sarah Snook

Tailored for You, 2025

Emmy winner Sarah Snook looked regal as she walked the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.

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Miranda Kerr

Tailored for You, 2025

Miranda Kerr was oozing old Hollywood glam at this year’s Met Gala.

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2024 Met Gala: The Garden of Time

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Kylie Minogue

The Garden of Time, 2024

Kylie Minogue made an unexpected (but much-welcomed) appearance on the 2024 red carpet wearing this hybrid denim and sequin gown.

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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

The Garden of Time, 2024

Australian power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban matched in black and white as they sauntered up the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.

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Naomi Watts

The Garden of Time, 2024

Naomi Watts was among the several Australians who attended the 2024. She wore this opulent, sequined column gown with voluminous sleeves.

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Troye Sivan

The Garden of Time, 2024

Australian singer/actor Troye Sivan stepped onto the 2024 Met Gala red carpet in a futuristic suit ensemble.

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Hugh Jackman

The Garden of Time, 2024

Dressed to the nines, Australian triple threat Hugh Jackman brought old-world style to the 2024 red carpet.

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Ben Simmons

The Garden of Time, 2024

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons took the ‘The Garden of Time’ dress code to the next level.

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Chris Hemsworth

The Garden of Time, 2024

Chris Hemsworth was one of the co-chairs for the 2024 Met Gala. He attended with his wife, Elsa Pataky.

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Baz Luhrmann & Catherine Martin

The Garden of Time, 2024

Cinema power-couple Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin rocked the Met Gala red carpet in beautiful, bejewelled shades of green.

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2023 Met Gala: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, 2023

Australians Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness attended the 2023 Met Gala together. The couple have since split, though, and Hugh is now dating Sutton Foster.

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Nicole Kidman

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, 2023

Nicole Kidman swanned into the 2023 Met Gala in the very same Chanel dress she wore in her famous 2005 commercial.

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Margot Robbie

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, 2023

Margot Robbie dipped into the Chanel archives and wore this stunning vintage dress with a see-through corset to the 2023 Met Gala.

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23

Daniel Ricciardo

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, 2023

Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo attended the Met Gala in 2023 wearing this suit.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: (L-R) Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)

23

Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, 2023

For the 2023 Met Gala, Catherine Martin collaborated with Chanel and Australian designer, Romance Was Born. The dress was originally an archival Chanel two-piece suit that was revamped and bedazzled by Romance Was Born. A great example of stars supporting Australian designers on the Met Gala world stage! See more examples here.

2022 Met Gala: In America: An Anthology of Fashion

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Miranda Kerr

In America: An Anthology of Fashion, 2022

Miranda Kerr, pictured here with her husband Evan Spiegel, looked like a literal princess at the 2022 Met Gala.

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Jacob Elordi

In America: An Anthology of Fashion, 2022

Jacob Elordi appeared on the Met Gala red carpet in 2022 wearing this dreamy suit.

2019 Met Gala: Camp: Notes on Fashion

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Elizabeth Debicki

Camp: Notes on Fashion, 2019

The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki has stepped out onto the red carpet a handful of times but our favourite look of her’s is definitely this pretty-in-pink look from 2019.

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Liam Hemsworth

Camp: Notes on Fashion, 2019

Liam Hemsworth attended the Met Gala in 2019 with his then-wife Miley Cyrus.

2005 to 2017 Met Galas

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Ruby Rose

Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art Of The In-Between, 2017

Aussie actress Ruby Rose has attended the Met Gala twice. In 2017, she wore this beautiful scalloped gown.

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Cate Blanchett

Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations, 2012

Cate Blanchett has made a number of memorable appearances at the Met Gala. In 2012, the Oscar winner opted for this chic feathered gown.

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Isla Fisher

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, 2011

Isla Fisher did Australia proud at the 2011 Met Gala. She arrived wearing this iridescent blue gown.

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Elle Macpherson

The House of Chanel, 2005

The effervescent Elle Macpherson stunned in 2005 wearing a satin lime green gown for the House of Chanel theme.

You can watch the 2025 Met Gala red carpet via 7plus.

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