Katy Perry is wide awake—and aware of her faux 2025 Met Gala red carpet moment.
The “Roar” singer reacted to AI-generated images of her making their way online for the second year in a row, and she had the best reaction to all the chatter. (For every celeb that did make it on the steps of the New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, head on over here.)
“Couldn’t make it to the MET,” Katy captioned her May 6 Instagram carousel, of which included the doctored images, as well as a few hilarious tweets about the photos, “I’m on The Lifetimes Tour (see you in Houston tomorrow IRL).”
Referring to last year’s instance of even her mom Mary Perry falling for AI-generated photos, she added, “P.s. this year I was actually with my mom so she’s safe from the bots but I’m praying for the rest of y’all.”
ICYMI, fans online were once again tricked into thinking the “Firework” singer had made her way to the May 5 event after photos of her sporting a form-fitting black latex dress and asymmetrical pinstripe blazer popped up online.
As one user—who Katy included her in post—noted, “Whoever does Katy Perry’s AI met gala fits eats every time.” Meanwhile another added, “If I had a nickel everytime an AI Katy Perry met gala look went viral, I would have two, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird it happened twice.”
Last year, Katy revealed she had to break the news to her mom that her jaw-dropping floral number wasn’t what it seemed.
“Didn’t know you went to the Met,” Mary texted her daughter, per a screenshot shared on her Instagram at the time. “What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose parade, you are your own float.”
Cut to Katy—who shares daughter Daisy, 4, with Orlando Bloom—bursting the bubble. “Mom,” Katy responded, “the AI got you, too. BEWARE!”
For some of the best-dressed celebs who did make it to the 2025 Met Gala, keep reading…
Cardi B
The rapper debuted a new hair style and eye color while walking the red carpet in a jaw-dropping green Burberry get-up.
Kendall Jenner
Keeping up with the 818 Tequila founder’s style is a near impossible feat. The 29-year-old turned heads yet again at the annual fashion event in a cleavage-bearing Torishéju skirt suit.
Kim Kardashian
The SKIMS founder made head-to-toe leather look chic as ever with her Chrome Hearts ensemble for the event.
Zendaya
The Euphoria stars knows chic sometimes means simple, opting to wear a perfectly fitted all-white pant suit designed by Louis Vuitton and oversized white hat.
Colman Domingo
The Sing-Sing actor turned heads not one but twice on the Met steps this year. For his first look, the co-chair made jaws drop in a floor-length bedazzled cobalt blue cape by Valentino.
Colman Domingo
And for his second show-stopping look, the Oscar nominee played with mixing patterns in a gray-and-white suit, also by Valentino.
Jaden Smith
The Karate Kid star knows how to get people talking, and this year’s Met Gala was no different. The 26-year-old had everyone doing double takes with his plaid cape and all-black suit combo.
Pamela Anderson
The Baywatch alum debuted a gorgeous bob to go with her sparkly long-sleeved gown designed by Tory Burch.
LaKeith Stanfield
The Get Out actor was a vision in black and white with his floor-length white suit coat and matching top hat.
Suki Waterhouse
The singer showed off her style moves at the annual fashion event, rocking a matching suit vest and maxi skirt ensemble with super-high coordinating pumps.
Janelle Monáe
The multi-faceted artist went totally Met-a at this year’s gala, wearing a jacket with a suit printed on it, as well as another suit underneath.
Madonna
We’re still hung up on the “Material Girl” singer’s all-white satin Tom Ford suit. Not to mention, her cigar accessory was a perfect touch.
Emma Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Coffee founder rocked her riskiest look yet, donning a custom Courrèges gown made out of pinstripe suit material, vintage glasses from eBay and Stuart Weitzman heels.
Bad Bunny
The “DÁKITI” artist carried his Met Gala look—literally—by pairing his custom Prada suit with an oversized leather duffle bag.
Sabrina Carpenter
This singer has taste. The 25-year-old looked stunning on the red carpet in a burgundy pantsless look made custom by Louis Vuitton.
Teyana Taylor
The “Gonna Love Me” singer had everyone buzzing with her custom Ruth E. Carter ensemble that featured pinstripe suit pants and a gorgeous velvet cape with epic shoulder pads.
Gigi Hadid
The supermodel made the whole place shimmer in a custom liquid gold Miu Miu gown.
Jennie Kim
The Blackpink singer took the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme to heart, wearing fitted black suit pants and a matching off-the-shoulder top with a massive train.
Diana Ross
She’s coming out! No one could miss the “Upside Down” singer’s show-stopping entrance at this year’s gala, as the train of her custom look co-designed by Ross, her son Evan Ross and designer Ugo Mozie covered the entire Metropolitan Museum of Art steps.
Pusha T
The rapper looked dapper in a deep red Louis Vuitton suit featuring silver glitter detailing on the shoulders.
Maya Hawke
There’s nothing strange about the actress arriving dressed to impress at the annual gala, where she wore a custom Prada strapless gown with a sheer beige cape over top.
Coco Jones
The Grammy winner brought the glitz and the glam in a cream-colored Manish Malhotra ensemble and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Lewis Hamilton
As a co-chair for the event, the F1 driver certainly felt the pressure to step out in style—and he delivered in a custom off-white Wales Bonner suit.
