Ahead of Met Gala 2026, Anna Wintour, who has spearheaded the event for 30 years, shared what she is doing in an exclusive E! News interview at King's Trust Annual Gala.

Once the calendar turns to May, three events are on the horizon: Mother’s Day, the Kentucky Derby, and of course, the Met Gala. All the stars come out the first Monday of May for the social gathering of the year.

You can count on the red carpet for the 2026 Met Gala being filled with A-list stars. Still, many of us have the same question on our minds: Will Zendaya be attending? And, if so,

Like, after the carpet, ya know?

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The dress code for the 2026 Met Gala is “Fashion Is Art.” That’s kept mostly under wraps; guests must abide by a no-phone (and, therefore, no social media) policy once they’ve entered the museum. But the run-of-show involves cocktails, dinner, and a high-profile performer (or two). Attendees always have a moment to explore the exhibition, too.

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