{"id":46836,"date":"2026-05-06T18:19:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:19:52","slug":"met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Met Gala 2026: Venus Williams and Alisa Liu lead athletes fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#venus_williams\" >venus williams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#Alyssa_Liu\" >Alyssa Liu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#serena_williams\" >serena williams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#Naomi_Osaka\" >Naomi Osaka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#Dwayne_%E2%80%9CThe_Rock%E2%80%9D_Johnson\" >Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#lindsay_vonn\" >lindsay vonn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#dwayne_wade\" >dwayne wade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#Irene_Gu\" >Irene Gu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/met-gala-2026-venus-williams-and-alisa-liu-lead-athletes-fit\/#carson_hosever\" >carson hosever<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 2026 Met Gala had no shortage of athlete participation on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme was &#8220;Costume Art,&#8221; and the event brought some notable names and costumes to New York. WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympians Alisa Liu and Lindsey Vonn were among the athletes who put on the most fashionable stances, and other eye-catching looks included four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka&#8217;s unique fit.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Met Gala has been well-attended by athletes from the beginning. Tennis star Venus Williams is co-chairing the event, and WNBA champion A&#8217;ja Wilson, ballet dancer Misty Copeland and Paralympic athlete Amy Mullins are part of the organizing committee.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most memorable athlete appearances from the 2026 Met Gala.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"venus_williams\"><\/span>venus williams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Williams opted for an all-black look with a diamond-encrusted necklace.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653578_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653578_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653578_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653578_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alyssa_Liu\"><\/span>Alyssa Liu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liu, who won the gold medal in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, wore a red dress with ruffles at the hem.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Alisa Liu appears at the Met Gala \u26f8\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 Andy Klopa\/Invision\/AP <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XLuwFT6JNU\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/XLuwFT6JNU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 espnW (@espnW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espnW\/status\/2051424463246229804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"serena_williams\"><\/span>serena williams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ms. Williams wore a sparkling silver dress with a branch attached to one leg.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653625_2907x4361cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653625_2907x4361cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653625_2907x4361cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653625_2907x4361cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naomi_Osaka\"><\/span>Naomi Osaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Osaka&#8217;s all-white outfit had red leaves sticking out, including her white hat. The tennis star then took off her jacket and hat to show off her red dress on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653580_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653580_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653580_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653580_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653594_3867x6000cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653594_3867x6000cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653594_3867x6000cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653594_3867x6000cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Wilson, a member of the organizing committee, wore a bronze dress for her first Met Gala appearance.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653635_3518x5277cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653635_3518x5277cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653635_3518x5277cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653635_3518x5277cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The Atlanta Dream star returned to the Met Gala rocking a long pink dress.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653595_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653595_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653595_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653595_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The Dallas Wings star wore a unique-looking suit with paint splatters.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rookie of the Year \ud83e\udd1d MET Rookie <\/p>\n<p>Paige Backers dazzles at the 2026 Met Gala! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WhGQjD1Slp\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/WhGQjD1Slp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WNBA (@WNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WNBA\/status\/2051442517439045808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Burrow and Jefferson, former teammates at LSU, suited up together.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson attend the Met Gala \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf7: AP <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OvklH12Da8\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/OvklH12Da8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/2051448097406960083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The Golden State Warriors star and his wife Ayesha wore matching dark outfits.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653648_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653648_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653648_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653648_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Wilson paired his white suit with his wife, singer Ciara&#8217;s gold dress and crown.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653644_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653644_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653644_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653644_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dwayne_%E2%80%9CThe_Rock%E2%80%9D_Johnson\"><\/span>Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The professional wrestler and movie star stepped out in casual attire with his wife Lauren Hashian.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653627_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653627_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653627_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653627_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lindsay_vonn\"><\/span>lindsay vonn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nearly three months after sustaining a compound fracture in her left foot at the Winter Olympics, Vonn walked the carpet at the Met Gala.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653601_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653601_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653601_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653601_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dwayne_wade\"><\/span>dwayne wade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer sported a sleeveless look with his wife Gabrielle Union.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653632_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653632_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653632_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653632_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Butler kept it simple with an all-black look for the Golden State Warriors star&#8217;s Met Gala debut.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653630_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653630_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653630_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653630_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The NBA superstar is no stranger to bold fashion. He was wearing an all-blue coat and pants look, with no shirt underneath.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653643_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653643_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653643_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0505%2Fr1653643_3333x5000cc.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irene_Gu\"><\/span>Irene Gu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foam with the theme of fit for freestyle skiers. There was also a scene where she blew bubbles while taking pictures.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653629_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653629_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653629_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0504%2Fr1653629_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"\/><\/source><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"carson_hosever\"><\/span>carson hosever<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NASCAR racer wore a sophisticated look the day after the NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">firefighting suit <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MetGala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MetGala<\/a> suit. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zaucP6Cfr2\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/zaucP6Cfr2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR\/status\/2051413278400598449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Met Gala had no shortage of athlete participation on Monday. 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