Angel Reese, former LSU star, makes her Met Gala debut
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Angel Reese attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024, in New York City. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Two Louisianans and an honorary third one walked the green carpet Monday night at the Met Gala in New York City.
Why it matters: The prestigious fashion gathering is a who's who of celebrities, artists, athletes and stars.
The big picture: Former LSU basketball star Angel Reese was a surprise, making her debut appearance.
- She told WWD it was also her 22nd birthday too.
- She wore a custom dress by British label 16Arlington, WWD reports, with a plunging neckline, feathered skirt and a lace train.
Meanwhile, New Orleanian Jon Batiste graced the green carpet with his impeccable style and Cartier jewels, according to Rain Magazine.
- Vanity Fair included him in its list of best dressed celebs of the evening.
- Baton Rouge native Odell Beckham Jr. also made Vanity Fair's best dressed list wearing a suit embroidered with birds, branches and flowers.
Bad Bunny and Nicki Minaj wowed in their 'fits too.
- Bad Bunny is in New Orleans tonight for his show at the Smoothie King Center, and Nicki Minaj will be there Wednesday for her rescheduled tour date.
- Serena Williams, who got married in New Orleans, also stunned in a gold gown at the event.
Zoom in: This year's Met Gala theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
Here are a few photos from the evening.
