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Today<\/a><\/em> host Sheinelle Jones<\/a> made a rare public appearance, stepping out in dazzling fashion on the red carpet at the Met Gala in a bejeweled, form-fitting tank dress with a scoop neckline.<\/p>\n Dressed by Lafayette 148<\/a>, Jones shimmered in gold sequins and intricate embellishments that caught the light with every step. In pre-event videos and clips posted to her Instagram page, the Today<\/em> anchor wrote:<\/p>\n \u201cLet the Met Gala pre-game begin!\u00a0 #metgala2026,\u201d she captioned a video ahead of the event, offering fans a glimpse at her glamorous look as \u201cAll the Stars\u201d by SZA<\/a> and Kendrick Lamar<\/a> played in the background.<\/p>\n Styled by Brandyn Green<\/a> with hair by Bianca Gachette Dawkins<\/a> and makeup by Danielle Terry<\/a>, Jones was ready for her red carpet outing. In another post, Jones offered a glimpse into her getting ready process, beginning in a pink fuzzy robe before emerging as a golden goddess prepared for the Met Gala red carpet.<\/p>\n Jones, who co-hosts the fourth hour of Today<\/em> alongside Jenna Bush Hager<\/a>, has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent months. The mother of three \u2014 to sons Kayin and twins Clara and Uche \u2014 has kept a lower profile following a deeply personal loss. In May 2025, her husband, Uche Ojeh, died after a battle with glioblastoma.<\/p>\n Her appearance at the Met Gala marks a poignant return to the spotlight after attending minimal public events following Ojeh\u2019s death.<\/p>\n In April, Jones, who recently wrapped a book tour<\/a>, marked her first birthday celebration since the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, in May 2025. \u201cI\u2019m not gonna get all emotional, but 47 was a lot,\u201d she said on Today<\/em><\/a>. \u201cAnd now I\u2019m turning 48. And when I turned 47, it was a tough day on my 47th birthday and I just couldn\u2019t see the light at the end of the tunnel. So for 48 to be so wonderful and to be here with you and you guys, [it] just lets you know that if you\u2019re in something, just know there is light.\u201d<\/p>\n Today With Jenna & Friends<\/em>, Weekdays, 10 a.m. ET, NBC<\/strong><\/p>\n Read the latest entertainment news on TV Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n