Diana Ross is coming out to the 2025 Met Gala—and she wants the world to know.
That’s likely why the music legend didn’t hold back for her big return to the steps of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, stepping out on May 15 in a bejeweled gown paired with an epic, white feather-trimmed coat and matching oversized fedora by Ugo Mozie. (Click here for all the celebrity fashion looks.)
In fact, the 18-foot train on 81-year-old jacket—which was embroidered with the names of her kids and grandchildren—was so long that it took over a large part of the staircase as she and son Evan Ross made their way inside the party.
And in keeping with the party’s dandyism-centric theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Diana paid attention to the details, rocking large chandelier earrings and a jewel at the center of her forehead.
This marked the “I’m Coming Out” singer’s first Met Gala appearance in over 20 years. The last time she attended the prestigious fashion event was in 2006, when she wore a more understated red dress with a much shorter shawl.
So, what’s Diana’s secret to nailing the perfect red carpet photo?
“Once I walk in front of the camera or onstage, I try to forget if my dress is OK, forget about the makeup, the hair, if I’ve made the phone calls I was supposed to and all of that,” she told Elle in 2005. “I just want to have a good time and feel that my spirit is connected and that I’m happy.”
Calling herself a “perfectionist,” Diana added that she’s all about the glam.
“I can’t even do a custom fitting until I have some eye makeup on,” she shared. “I just can’t tell what the costumes are going to look like—I’ve got to have my eyes done first. Every woman has something about her face that she loves. She has to get that ready and then she can do her stuff.”
To see Diana and more stars on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, 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.
Check out E!’s Met Gala homepage for every must-see look from fashion’s biggest night and all the behind-the-scenes moments you might have missed. And watch E! News Tuesday, May 6, at 11 p.m. for a full 2025 Met Gala recap.
