There’s no doubting that Anna Wintour is one of the most powerful people in fashion.
But when it comes to speculation about just how much influence she has on the annual Met Gala red carpet, the Vogue Editor-in-Chief is shooting down one long-running rumor.
In E! News’ exclusive sneak peek at Good Morning America‘s new interview with the fashion icon ahead of this year’s May 5 extravaganza, Wintour gives a very simple, one-word answer when asked if she actually approves every single celebrity’s look before The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual exhibition.
“No,” the 75-year-old tells Michael Strahan plainly in the preview. “Many call and ask our advice, so we try and help some of them as best we can. Some, no idea.”
The GMA co-anchor also tries to get some intel on what this year’s Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo might be rocking for the 2025 theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a dress code inspired by menswear and Black influences on fashion.
“Colman Domingo said he’d text you a photo of what he was wearing,” the former NFL star prods in the clip. “He said he quote ‘died’ with the response when you told him it was a ‘work of art.'”
Wintour’s reaction?
“It was his idea,” she teases of the Oscar nominee’s outfit. “It was a clever idea.”
But when it comes to Domingo’s fellow co-hair Lewis Hamilton, Wintour feels zero need to be consulted about the Formula One racing champion’s ensemble.
“Lewis, I’m not sure I entirely believe him, says he doesn’t have a picture, but it’s great,” she noted. “I trust Lewis. Lewis totally knows what he’s doing.”
But Domingo and Hamilton won’t be the only co-chairs in the best dressed list.
“And Pharrell [Williams] and [A$AP] Rocky have both described to me what they’re wearing,” Wintour added. “It sounds perfect.”
As for what last-minute items are still on the party planners’ to-do list?
“Well, the entertainment is always interesting,” Wintour shared with a laugh, adding, “It’s locked in, but you know, locked in and happening are very different things.”
See Strahan’s full interview with Wintour on Good Morning America Friday, May 2, and Monday, May 5, at 7 a.m. on ABC.
While you wait to see all the stunning looks at this year’s ball, keep reading to look back at every celebrity on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.
And don’t miss Live From E!: Met Gala 2025 Monday, May 5, at 6 p.m. on E! for full coverage of fashion’s biggest night.
Zendaya
In Maison Margiela.
Sydney Sweeney
In custom Miu Miu.
Cardi B
In Windowsen.
Kim Kardashian
In custom Maison Margiela Couture and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Jessica Biel
In Tamara Ralph.
Bad Bunny
In custom Maison Margiela.
Jodie Turner-Smith
In Burberry and Chopard jewelry.
Kylie Jenner
In custom Oscar de la Renta and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Kendall Jenner
In Givenchy Haute Couture and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Jennifer Lopez
In custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture.
Mindy Kaling
In Gaurav Gupta.
Ariana Grande
In custom Loewe and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Shakira
In Carolina Herrera and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Mona Patel
In custom Iris Van Herpen couture.
Janelle Monáe
In custom Vera Wang.
Dua Lipa
In Marc Jacobs and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Gabrielle Union
In custom Michael Kors.
Sarah Jessica Parker
In Richard Quinn and Philip Treacy hat.
Ayo Edebiri
In Loewe.
Gigi Hadid
in Thom Browne and Chopard.
Nicki Minaj
In Marni.
Jaden Smith
In Thome Browne.
Elle Fanning
In Balmain and Cartier jewelry.
Zendaya
In Givenchy SS96 Couture.
Ambika Mod
In Loewe.
Pamela Anderson
In Oscar de la Renta.
Cara Delevingne
In Stella McCartney.
Naomi Campbell
In custom Burberry.
FKA Twigs
In Stella McCartney.
Lea Michele
In Rodarte.
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.
