Met Gala Mamas: The Most Iconic Pregnancy Fashion Moments To Ever Grace The Red Carpet

Last Updated:April 25, 2025, 17:00 IST

Ahead of the Met Gala 2025, let’s take a look back at some of the best Met Gala pregnancy fashion looks over the years.

(L-R) Serena Williams in Gucci at Met Gala 2023, Rihanna in custom Valentino Haute Couture at Met Gala 2023

The Met Gala, officially known as the Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is fashion’s most prestigious night—an annual celebration where artistry meets extravagance. It’s where celebrities, designers, and cultural icons ascend the museum’s famed steps in looks that are as bold as they are unforgettable, all in line with a yearly theme.

Over the years, several stars have used the Met Gala as a radiant stage to celebrate motherhood, embracing their baby bumps with style and confidence. While many celebrities have graced the red carpet while expecting, only a select few have done so in truly memorable fashion. These moments not only showcased their maternity glow but also highlighted pregnancy as a powerful expression of femininity.

This year’s Met Gala theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, will spotlight Black Dandyism and trace the evolution of Black menswear from the 18th century to the present, drawing inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion.

As we prepare for another year of breathtaking couture and head-turning glam, here’s a look back at some of the most unforgettable Met Gala maternity fashion moments.

Lea Michele – 2024

Lea Michele exuded ethereal beauty in a dreamy Rodarte gown at the 2024 Met Gala. Having announced her second pregnancy with husband Zandy Reich just months earlier, the actress glowed as she walked the carpet. The couple already shares a son, Ever Leo, born in 2020.

Serena Williams – 2023

The tennis icon revealed she was expecting her second child at the 2023 ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ gala. Serena stunned in a dramatic black-and-white Gucci gown with sheer sleeves, rhinestone detailing, and a flowing tulle skirt. Layers of pearl necklaces and a matching pearl headband completed her regal look.

Karlie Kloss – 2023

Karlie Kloss also debuted her second pregnancy at the 2023 event in an elegant Loewe gown, inspired by a 1983 Karl Lagerfeld design. The long-sleeved black dress featured a blurred print and was paired with bows, pearls, and minimalist glam, reflecting Lagerfeld’s timeless influence.

Rihanna – 2023

Always a showstopper, Rihanna arrived fashionably late but stole the show in a custom Maison Valentino look. Hidden beneath an extravagant floral overcoat was her baby bump, later revealed when she removed the cape to display her sleek white gown and radiant maternity figure.

Sophie Turner – 2022

At the 2022 gala themed ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion,’ Sophie Turner embraced moody glamour in a black Louis Vuitton gown while expecting her second child. She accessorised with diamonds and opted for a sultry beauty look to complement her gothic ensemble.

Cardi B – 2018

Making her Met Gala debut during her first pregnancy, Cardi B brought divine drama to the 2018 ‘Heavenly Bodies’ theme in a bejewelled Moschino creation. The gem-studded gown showcased her baby bump with a daring slit, while her ornate headpiece and dramatic silhouette made her an instant fashion icon.

Blake Lively – 2016

Although she hadn’t made the announcement yet, Blake Lively was secretly pregnant with her second child during the 2016 gala. Dressed in a blush Burberry gown with dramatic slits and a flowing petal-embellished cape, she once again cemented her place as the Met Gala’s unofficial queen.

Kim Kardashian – 2013

Heavily pregnant with her first child, Kim Kardashian attended her first Met Gala in a floral Givenchy gown that made headlines. The high-neck design, long sleeves, and thigh-high slit channeled the punk theme in a bold, unforgettable way.

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