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All the times Australians made waves on the Met Gala red carpet

From Nicole Kidman to Isla Fisher.

In the world of celebrities, there’s no higher honour than receiving a coveted invite to fashion’s night of nights – the Met Gala. Every year celebrities from film, television, music, and even motorsport descend upon New York’s Metropolitan Museum to parade down the pink carpet in the most opulent haute couture. Amongst the crowd, you’ll be sure to spot a few Australians on the Met Gala red carpet shining alongside some of the world’s biggest names.

For this year’s Met Gala, one confirmed Aussie star in attendance will be Chris Hemsworth – who will be chairing the prestigious event.

With this in mind, we’re look back at every time Australians made their mark at the Met Gala.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Kylie Minogue attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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Kylie Minogue

The Garden of Time 2024

Kylie Minogue has made an unexpected (but much welcomed) appearance on the red carpet wearing Diesel! The Aussie pop princess looks eye catching in this hybrid denim and sequin gown.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: (L-R) Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

02

Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman

The Garden of Time 2024

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Naomi Watts attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

03

Naomi Watts

The Garden of Time 2024

Naomi Watts is another Australian celeb to make an unexpected appearance at this year’s Met Gala. Naomi Watts has shown up wearing this opulent, sequined column gown with voluminous sleeves. She paired the look with a dramatic white pair of opera gloves.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Troye Sivan attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

04

Troye Sivan

The Garden of Time 2024

Singer and actor Troye Sivan stepped onto the 2024 Met Gala red carpet in a futuristic suit ensemble.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Hugh Jackman attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

05

Hugh Jackman

The Garden of Time 2024

Suited to the nine’s, Australian triple threat Hugh Jackman brought old-world style to the red carpet.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Ben Simmons attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

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Ben Simmons

The Garden of Time 2024

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

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth at the 2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

07

Elsa Pataky & Chris Hemsworth

The Garden of Time 2024

Chris Hemsworth attended with his wife Elsa Pataky and was one was of the co-chairs for the event.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: (L-R) Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Baz Luhrmann & Catherine Martin

The Garden of Time 2024

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

(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld)

09

Nicole Kidman

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty 2023

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

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

10

Margot Robbie

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty | 2023

Margot Robbie has become a mainstay on the Met Gala red carpet, last year she dipped into the archives to wear this stunning vintage Chanel design with a see-through corset.

(Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty Images)

11

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.

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

12

Miranda Kerr

In America: An Anthology of Fashion | 2022

Miranda Kerr might be the Met Gala’s favourite Australian attendee. The model has found herself invited to the coveted event several times over her career.

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

13

Cate Blanchett

Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations | 2012

Cate Blanchett has made a number of memorable appearances at the Met Gala including this one in 2012 wearing this black feathered gown.

(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

14

Kylie Minogue

PUNK: Chaos to Couture | 2013

Kylie Minogue always brings an edgy glamour to the Met Gala red carpet, here she is in 2013.

(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

15

Isla Fisher

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty | 2011

Isla Fisher attended in 2011 wearing this iridescent blue gown.

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty | 2023

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have also attended the Met Gala on a number of occasions looking fabulous.

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

17

Naomi Watts

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination | 2018

As far as Australians at the Met Gala go, Naomi Watts is another favourite that always captures attention on the red carpet.

(Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

18

Elizabeth Debicki

Camp: Notes on Fashion | 2019

The Crown‘s Elizabeth Debicki has stepped out onto the red carpet a handful of times but our favourite look might just be this look from 2019.

(Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

19

Ruby Rose

Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between | 2017

Ruby Rose has attended twice included in 2017 where she wore this scalloped gown.

(Photo by Taylor Jewell/Getty Images for Vogue)

20

Adut Akech

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination | 2018

Aussie model Adut Akech is another regular at the Met Gala, in fact, she attended her first at just 18 years old.

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

21

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Camp: Notes on Fashion | 2019

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

(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

22

Jacob Elordi

In America: An Anthology of Fashion | 2022

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

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

23

Daniel Ricciardo

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty | 2023

Aussie F1 driver Danny Ricciardo attended his first Met Gala last year wearing this suit.

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