Mindy Kaling is running point at this year’s Met Gala.
And not just because of her showstopping look. The Running Point creator arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 5 for her 10th appearance at the annual charity benefit.
For her show-stopping appearance, the Mindy Project star sported a custom Harbison Studios suit, complete with a satin white tie and red and blue embellishments, as well as a cummerbund that doubled as a train. Her look was topped off with bold, gold Marco Bicego jewelry, perfectly on-theme with the Tailored For You dresscode paired with the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style theme. (Check out all the celebrities at the Met Gala here.)
And fans were floored by the 45-year-old’s appearance on the Met steps, lauding it one of the best of the night.
As one X user wrote in a May 5 post, “This might be my favorite Mindy Kaling red carpet look ever.”
Mindy attended her first Met Gala in 2013, making her debut alongside her BFF and The Office costar B.J. Novak in a purple Lela Rose gown. However, years later, she revealed she felt out of place during for her outing at fashion’s biggest night.
“I did feel like fraudulent the first year I went,” she told Meghan Markle on her Archetype podcast in 2022. “I didn’t know you were supposed to stay uptown near the Met. You’re supposed to get in a standing van so your dress didn’t wrinkle. I was just in a cab, in my dress, sitting in the backseat of a car, you know, driving for 45 minutes.”
Mindy added, “I was so honored to go, and that’s how I feel every single year I’m invited.”
Nine appearances later, however, and Mindy has made it clear she’s right where she belongs. Last year, The Mindy Project alum turned heads in a blush pink, form fitting gown designed by Gaurav Gupta. The fabric cascaded down her back into a giant flower for the “Garden of Time” dress code, leading into a train of waves.
For Mindy, preparing for the event is all about taking a moment to relax before the big night and having her dream team with her.
“If you grew up loving fashion, the Met Gala is everything,” the 45-year-old told Vogue India in 2021. “The vibe before a big event needs to be chill, friendly and fun. I cannot handle big personalities or dramatic people while getting ready for an event. I love my team. They are so talented but also FUNNY.”
And as someone who has attended the event year after year, her biggest piece of advice is, “Do not trip on those stairs!”
To see all of the stars at this year’s Met Gala, keep reading.
Rihanna
In custom Marc Jacobs.
A$AP Rocky
In custom Awge, Bvlgari jewelry and Briony Raymond umbrella.
Zendaya
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Serena Williams
In custom Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Kim Kardashian
In custom Chrome Hearts.
Halle Berry
In LaQuan Smith.
Sabrina Carpenter
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Colman Domingo
In Valentino with Boucheron jewelry.
Kylie Jenner
In custom Ferragamo.
Cardi B
In Burberry.
Hailey Bieber
In custom Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Cynthia Erivo
In custom Givenchy.
Kendall Jenner
In Torishéju.
Gigi Hadid
In custom Miu Miu.
Sydney Sweeney
In custom Miu Miu.
Zoe Saldaña
In Thom Browne.
Callum Turner & Dua Lipa
In custom Chanel.
Miley Cyrus
In Alaïa.
Shakira
In custom Prabal Gurung.
Nicole Kidman
In custom Balenciaga Couture and Wolford tights.
Chappell Roan
In a custom look sourced by Paul Tazewell.
Megan Thee Stallion
In custom Michael Kors Collection and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Pamela Anderson
In Tory Burch.
Halle Bailey
In Coach.
Charli XCX
In custom Ann Demeulemeester.
Doja Cat
In custom Marc Jacobs and Wolford tights.
Anne Hathaway
In Carolina Herrera.
Diana Ross
In Ugo Mozie.
Lorde
In Thom Browne.
Demi Moore
In custom Thom Browne.
