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Why Met Gala 2026 Is Extra Sweet for Dwayne Johnson, Lauren Hashian
For Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the Met Gala was a smashing time.
Not only did the 2026 event mark his first time walking the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s front steps, but it was made all the more special with his wife Lauren Hashian by his side.
“This is our first Met,” Dwayne told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026, “and what’s cool about the Met is that, for us, usually with big red carpets like this you’re thinking about, ‘Oh, our opening weekend, what’s it gonna be?’ Or if it’s an event and you’re in competition for an award, but this is none of that.”
In fact, it made for a time when the Fast Five actor could relax and let his proverbial hair down.
As he put it, “It’s fashion’s biggest night. It’s our first, and it’s awesome.”
Also awesome was Dwayne’s look for the evening, a bold, black-and-white ensemble from Thom Browne featuring a tailcoat and skirt.
The real showstopper, however, was the diamond-encrusted watch he wore on his wrist courtesy of Jacob & Co. The timepiece, called the Billionaire III, is worth $3.3 million.
Meanwhile, Lauren—whom Dwayne wed in 2019—was also styled by Thom Browne, wearing a gorgeous white, halter-neck gown featuring floral embellishments.
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But while the 54-year-old was thrilled that he and Lauren were able to attend the event this year, he was even more floored to see Lindsey Vonn walking the steps, just months after she suffered a catastrophic injury at the 2026 Olympics that almost left her unable to walk.
“Here’s what’s amazing, I just told her this,” the dad of three revealed. “She’s on crutches, and she’s like, ‘Ah, I don’t feel great being on crutches,’ and I was like, ‘Listen, dude, the reason why you’re on crutches, and what you were going for, is next level.’”
And after being informed that the gold medalist managed to walk up the museum steps without her crutches, he added, “I love that woman. She’s had more surgeries than I have, by the way.”
For more must-see moment and looks from the 2026 Met Gala, read on.
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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
RiRi shone bright in 115,000 crystal beads thanks to her custom Maison Margiela design, while her partner was bundled up in flamingo pink Chanel.
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé
The first couple of music turned the bling up a notch at the 2026 Met Gala—and brought along eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 14, for her debut.
While Bey stunned in a custom Olivier Rousteing skeleton dress, her husband was suave in Louis Vuitton and Blue was radiant in Balenciaga.
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Evan Spiegel & Miranda Kerr
The Snap CEO and KORA Organics cosmetics founder were clad in Dior for their date night.
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Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry
The NBA star does appreciate a glitzy date night, though he quipped there is something he'd rather be doing.
“On one hand, I love it,” Steph exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 about the Met Gala. “On the other hand, that means I'm not playing basketball right now.”
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Russell Wilson & Ciara
All hail our royal couple, as the NFL player and singer were gilded with glamour.
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Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union
The NBA star let his lady shine on the steps of the Met—literally, as they both wore Tiffany & Co.
“It's my job to never be in a way,” Dwyane exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026. “She's the star.”
“She's the north star when it comes to this carpet thing,” he noted. “So it's my job just to compliment and get out the way.”
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Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster
The Broadway stars made their Met Gala debut as a couple.
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Adrien Brody & Georgina Chapman
The couple stunned in golden and silver accents.
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Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor
The Night at the Museum star and his wife were in for a much calmer museum evening than he's used to.
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Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral & Marcello Hernández
The Saturday Night Live star and his better half were a vision in all black look.
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Suleika Jaouad & Jon Batiste
The Grammy winner, wearing custom ERL, placed a sweet kiss on his wife's cheek.
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Christian Cowan & Sam Smith
The "Stay With Me" singer's Met Gala look was designed, naturally, by their partner, who stood at Sam's side.
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Rebecca Hall & Morgan Spector
The husband and wife duo coordinated their all-black looks.
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Bee Carrozzini & Francesco Carrozzini
The daughter of Anna Wintour posed alongside her husband on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's front steps.
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Venus Williams & Andrea Preti
One of the evening's co-chairs wore custom Swarvoski while her husband aced his look in a black tuxedo at her side.
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John Lithgow & Mary Yeager
The Conclave star was all smiles alongside his wife.
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