These Met Gala Beauty Looks Prove Fashion Isn’t the Only Way to Stand Out

No one does over-the-top glam like the 34-year-old star. From her spider-like, gold lashes to her bright and bold pink lipstick to her sparkly face jewels, this is a makeup look to remember! Plus, her baby bow hairstyle is an ode to her early days.

A work of art! Rihanna‘s makeup perfectly complements her colorful architectural gown—she takes her blush all the way to her eyelids, which makes everything cohesive and playful. Her deep red lipstick not only matches her vivid design but it ties her entire look together.

All that glitters is gold. The Pose star drips in the enchanting and opulent color—from the face jewels to the blinding shadow to the chainmail headpiece.

The supermodel takes us to the 18th century with her flamboyant and fabulous wig. Her flushed cheeks and and rose-colored lip tie the theatrical lewk together.

The Homecoming star serves face and bawdy at the 2014 event with her seductive black beaded fascinator, deep wine-colored lipstick and sultry eye shadow.

A nod to mod! The actress pays homage to Priscilla Presley with her bright and bold beauty. Along with the lavender shadow and exaggerated eye makeup, Lily’s voluminous bouffant and flower accessories give her glam a retro feel.

Even though Perry’s face is covered with a crimson-colored veil, her makeup is still on-point. She rocks glossy and shimmery red lips, mesmerizing ocean-blue shadow with a touch of silver on her inner corners and bold brows.

The queen of ultra-glam lewks! Cher brings the theatrics to the 1985 Met Gala with her majestic purple shadow, extreme contour and shimmery holographic lips.

One word: breaktaking! Zendaya shuts down the red carpet with her vivacious makeup and hair. Her rich orange lip color packs a punch while her Afro adds elegance and grandeur to her ensemble.

Silver siren. The supermodel pulls out all of the stops for the 2017 fashion affair. From her silver-painted head to her dazzling face jewels to her blinding body glitter, Cara lights up the red carpet.

Let’s all take a moment of silence to appreciate the rapper’s captivating lewk. She takes us to church with her larger-than-life headpiece and glamorous makeup at the 2018 ceremony—Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination.

The actress brings the drama to the 2019 Met Ball with her electrifying beauty lewk. Inspired by the famous drag queen, Divine, Lupita nails the Camp theme. “We were gagging when we started drawing [her] eyebrows so high,” makeup artist Nick Barose tells E! News. “That’s what camp attitude is. You have fun and carry on.”

The singer makes a grand entrance with an edgy and eccentric makeup look at the 2005 Met Ball.

The 24-year-old supermodel makes the 2019 fashion affair her own personal runway. Naturally, she turns heads with her stark white lashes that look like icicles.

Once again, the Fenty Beauty founder proves why she’s the queen of the Met Gala. She pulls out all of the stops at the 2018 ceremony with her Pope-inspired ensemble and equally dazzling makeup, which complements her jewel-adorned design.

All eyes are on Goodwin, who turns heads at the 2013 event with her edgy eye makeup.

The Riverdale star transports us to 18th century France with her Marie Antoinette-inspired lewk. From the explosion of flowers in her updo to her pink monochromatic makeup, Lili brings a fashion fantasy to the 2019 event.

The “Mother’s Daughter” exudes goth-glam vibes at the 2013 event with her vibrant red lipstick and spiky hairdo.

A sight to see! All eyes are on the Justice League star… quite literally. 

You better Vogue! Madonna‘s makeup is effortless, timeless and simply swoon-worthy. Her Anna Wintour-esque hair is a nice finishing touch to her overall outfit.