Megyn Kelly says Heidi Klum’s 2026 Met Gala “Costume Art” look left her unimpressed, arguing the outfit makes her less recognizable.
Megyn Kelly didn’t hold back after seeing Heidi Klum’s 2026 Met Gala ensemble.
Klum’s appearance at the May 4 event, which leaned into the theme “Costume Art” and a dress code of “Fashion Is Art,” sparked plenty of online chatter. But for Kelly, the foam latex costume that positioned Klum like a frozen, stone-like figure simply didn’t land.
In an episode of her podcast. “The Megyn Kelly Show. ” Kelly questioned what exactly the outfit was meant to communicate. framing it as something that left her confused rather than wowed.. She also pointed to the inspiration behind the look. describing Klum’s transformation as less recognizable than she believes big Met Gala celebrities should be.
Kelly’s critique went further into the purpose of Met Gala stardom: the idea that attendees are meant to be noticed for their fashion impact. not blended into an unidentifiable costume.. In her view, turning into a living sculpture-style look undercuts the recognizable “A-list” moment the evening is built around.
At the same time. Kelly suggested the bigger story might be Klum’s celebrity status. implying that the model’s public presence doesn’t make the level of transformation feel as significant as it would for someone more firmly positioned as a top-tier star.. Then she shifted attention to another part of the show’s fashion conversation, criticizing Katy Perry’s look as well.
Insight: Entertainment commentary often turns on a simple question of clarity. When a celebrity leans into concept-heavy styling, audiences and critics alike decide whether the creativity adds drama or makes the wearer hard to read.
This isn’t the first time Kelly has come for Klum’s fashion choices. Earlier, Kelly voiced her displeasure about Klum’s look around major award-season attention, including comments about how skin-baring styling fits in public life as priorities and tastes change.
Insight: The Met Gala is designed for risk, but reactions like Kelly’s highlight how quickly “art” can become a debate about recognition, taste, and what audiences expect from celebrity fashion at peak cultural moments.
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