From editors and royals to Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and others—here’s every past Met Gala co-chair slate tied to Anna Wintour’s era.
The co-chair title at the Met Gala is a high-profile signal of influence—on the night’s optics and, often, behind the scenes.
How Met Gala co-chairs fit into the machine
While Anna Wintour has not laid out the exact job description, a consistent pattern has emerged over the years.. Co-chairs are generally understood to help set the tone for the evening—potentially shaping elements like the dress-code direction. the overall run of the program. and the kind of performances or spectacle viewers should expect.. They are often among the first to arrive on the carpet, reinforcing the “house style” of that year’s theme.. Their names are also used in the months leading up to the event. functioning like a marketing engine that turns fashion curiosity into mainstream cultural anticipation.
The latest co-chair slate (2026)
That mix is not accidental. The Met Gala has evolved into a rare cultural format where celebrity brands behave like advertising, and where personal fame can translate into ticket interest, sponsorship pull, and global attention for the Costume Institute’s exhibitions.
Year-by-year: co-chairs and honorary chairs from 1995 onward
From there. the co-chair structure became a rolling roster—different industries. different public images. one shared purpose: make the theme feel urgent and collectible.. In 1998, for example, Miuccia Prada and socialite Pia Getty shared chairing duties with Paula Cussi.. Later. the list shows how the Met Gala increasingly mirrored broader cultural shifts. drawing on pop stars. athletes. and global fashion executives rather than staying limited to editors and designers.
A few moments stand out as inflection points.. In 2004, there were no co-chairs beyond Wintour, underscoring how the role had not yet solidified into the modern “ensemble” structure.. By 2010, the Met Gala embraced a more mainstream American cultural stance, with Oprah Winfrey joining Patrick Robinson as co-chairs.. In 2019. the styling language of the night leaned into meme-ready aesthetics with Serena Williams. Harry Styles. Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele. and Lady Gaga. alongside a “Camp” dress-code framing.. And in 2020. the plans collided with reality: the Met Gala was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. then later returned in September 2021 as part of a two-part event.
The co-chair list shows fashion’s widening reach
That matters because the Met Gala is not only a red-carpet spectacle; it’s also a pipeline for attention that feeds directly into the public profile of the Costume Institute.. Co-chairs function like ambassadors with built-in reach.. Their presence helps translate runway language into something everyday audiences feel they can interpret—whether the theme is “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” (2018) or the tailoring-focused framing of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” (2025).
There’s also the practical side. Co-chairs can make themes “legible” at scale: when a globally recognized actor or musician shows up in a look aligned with the year’s rules, the event becomes easier to cover, safer to hype, and harder to ignore.
Multi-industry co-chairs by year (highlights from the roster)
2025: Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, ASAP Rocky (with Anna Wintour also among the co-chairs). LeBron James was named an honorary co-chair but could not attend due to a knee injury; the 2025 theme was tied to “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and a “Tailored for You” dress code.
2024: Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny, during a “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” celebration.
2023: Michaela Coel, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Penélope Cruz, honoring Karl Lagerfeld with “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.”
2022: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Regina King, under the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” theme.
2021 (pandemic-era return): Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka, as the Met Gala returned from its hiatus.
2020: Meryl Streep, Nicolas Ghesquière, Emma Stone, Lin-Manuel Miranda—though the event itself was canceled as originally scheduled.
2019: Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Alessandro Michele, Lady Gaga.
2018: Donatella Versace, Amal Clooney, Rihanna (with Versace and related sponsorship connections also reflected in the hosting structure).
2017: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry.
2016: Idris Elba and Taylor Swift.
2015: Jennifer Lawrence and Gong Li.
2014: Bradley Cooper and Sarah Jessica Parker.
2013: Riccardo Tisci, Rooney Mara, and Vogue editor Lauren Santo Domingo (with Beyoncé named honorary co-chair).
Earlier years continue the pattern: co-chairs and honorary hosts spanning design leadership and major public figures across decades, with the organization’s approach evolving as celebrity culture itself has changed.
Why this roster matters beyond fashion
That’s a business logic as much as a stylistic one.. In an era where attention is the scarcest currency. a co-chair lineup can reframe the entire event—pulling in audiences who may not normally follow the Costume Institute. while also reinforcing the Met Gala as the runway show with the widest global reach.
And as the 2026 list signals, the co-chair role keeps expanding: the people at the top of entertainment, sport, design, and finance are not just dressing for the night. They are helping define the cultural footprint the Met Gala leaves behind.