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The Met Gala, fashion’s most anticipated night, is just around the corner—happening on May 5—and excitement is through the roof. Fans are already buzzing about who’s going to show up, what they’ll be wearing, and who’ll steal the show on the iconic Met steps. And while nothing’s confirmed yet, Ariana Grande is one name that’s making major waves in the speculation pool.
According to Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, there’s a chance Grande might make a surprise appearance at this year’s Gala. With her recent role as a Swarovski brand ambassador, the magazine cheekily hinted, “We’re expecting her to bring all the bling to match the glamour of the Gala.” And honestly? We’re ready.
Last year, Ariana didn’t just attend—she owned the night. Fresh off the success of her chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine and her enchanting turn as Glinda in Wicked, she made a dual splash at the Met Gala with two unforgettable looks.
Her red carpet moment? Nothing short of heavenly. Grande floated up the stairs in a custom Loewe gown, crafted in mother-of-pearl hues and featuring a hand-pleated, layered silk chiffon skirt. According to Vogue, the design was meant to mimic the soft, glowing iridescence of nacre (a.k.a. mother-of-pearl), and Ariana nailed the assignment. “The idea for my outfit was to create an ethereal look, inspired by nature and by the way that mother-of-pearl reflects light,” she shared.
But she didn’t stop there. Once inside, Grande delivered a show-stopping performance wearing a sheer, dreamy green Maison Margiela gown designed by John Galliano, as she performed her hits Into You and We Can’t Be Friends. A look and a serve? She gave both.
And of course, no trip down Met Gala memory lane is complete without her unforgettable 2018 debut. That year, she stepped onto the fashion scene in a divine Vera Wang dress printed with images from Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment. It was dramatic, it was artful, and it instantly cemented her status as a Met Gala icon. Truly, she ate—and left zero crumbs.
With a history of ethereal gowns, powerful performances, and fashion-forward flair, the possibility of Ariana Grande gracing the Met Gala once again is enough to send fans into a frenzy. Whether she surprises us or not, one thing’s for sure: the bar is sky-high—and she’s the queen who set it.