Pop star Katy Perry sparked a social media frenzy on Sunday when she turned to her followers with a simple question about one of fashion’s biggest nights.
“Should I go to #TheMet?” wrote Perry, 41, on X. The singer’s question comes with the Met Gala less than a day away. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 6 PM EST on Monday, May 4. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour serve as co-chairs for the event. This year’s Met Gala theme is “Costume Art” and the dress code is “Fashion is Art.”
Perry first made her Met Gala debut back in 2009, dazzling in a blue Tommy Hilfiger gown for the theme: “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion.” Her most recent appearance came in 2022 for “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” where she stunned in a black and white Oscar de la Renta gown.
In the years that Perry has skipped the prestigious event, devoted fans have stepped in, creating AI-generated images of the star gracing the iconic carpet. In 2025, Perry herself shared fabricated photos to her Instagram of herself “wearing” a blazer-gown, while in 2024, fans conjured pictures of Perry in a striking floor-length ballgown, reports the Mirror US.
Perry’s followers on X responded with divided opinions over whether the pop icon should make her return to fashion’s most celebrated evening. “NOOOO i have to post ai pics of you so they go viral, if you attend i lack a hit tweet,” one social media user commented, referencing the growing phenomenon of fabricating Perry’s presence at the event.
“Yess queen we need this serve,” another follower responded, sharing footage from Perry’s memorable 2019 Met Gala appearance, when she donned a spectacular 40-pound chandelier creation designed by Jeremy Scott for the theme “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
“Only if you go as a burger again,” chimed in another commenter, posting a clip of Perry alongside Jennifer Lopez in the Met Gala restroom in 2019. Following her chandelier ensemble, Perry switched into a whimsical cheeseburger costume complete with matching footwear.
One observer speculated, “If you have to ask probably means no.”
“Why would you want to go there?” questioned another commenter.
This year’s Gala has sparked fresh debate with Bezos, 62, and Sánchez, 56, taking on roles as honorary co-chairs and lead sponsors. Their participation has triggered significant pushback, including protest materials distributed throughout New York City urging people to “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala.
“There’s no dressing it up. Met Gala chair Jeff Bezos avoids tax, enables ICE, and backs Trump. Don’t let him get away with it,” one poster declares. Bezos has drawn scrutiny for his connections to the Trump administration.
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