Madonna made her return to the Met Gala on Monday evening, appearing at the 2025 event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This appearance marked her first time back at the high-profile fashion event in nearly a decade.
For her arrival, the pop figure chose an ivory-toned suit. The ensemble featured tailored trousers paired with a matching blazer and a crisp white button-down shirt.
She arrived at the gala alongside designer Haider Ackermann. As they ascended the steps, Madonna was observed lighting a cigar.
Her presence tonight ended a lengthy hiatus from the Met Gala, with her last appearance dating back to 2018. That year's theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & the Catholic Imagination.
During the 2018 event, she wore a Gothic-style gown designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, a designer she has frequently collaborated with over her career.
Although absent from the Met Gala itself for several years, Madonna has remained active in other areas. In the past year, she has shown support for projects based in New York City and causes she champions.
Her activities have included appearing at the Mother Daughter Holy Spirit event, which focused on fundraising for trans rights.
She also participated in a video with the People's Gallery, creating a viral TikTok where she discussed her enduring Material Girl style.
Her attendance at the 2025 Met Gala puts her back in the spotlight at one of the fashion industry's premier annual gatherings.
