Doja Cat transformed into a feline with a striking prosthetic face as she made an unrecognizable turn on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday.
The 27-year-old rapper dressed up as the late Chanel icon Karl Lagerfeld’s famously spoiled cat Choupette as she caused a stir in a sparkly white dress with cat ears – and led the stars in dressing up as the cat for the event.
Doja, who is no stranger to striking looks on the red carpet, wore heavy facial prosthetics that gave her a cat-like nose, mouth and upturned upper eyes upon arrival.
The star’s dress featured cute cat ears and a sparkly open back, with the dress ending in a dramatically ruffled train.
The star sported feline liner strips and a collection of dazzling jewelry.
Doja Cat! Doja Cat transformed into a feline with a striking prosthetic face as she made an unrecognizable turn on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday
Cat icon: The 27-year-old rapper dressed up as the famously spoiled cat Choupette of the late Chanel icon Karl Lagerfeld as she caused a stir in a sparkly white dress with cat ears
Jared Leto donned a furry suit in Choupette’s likeness for the carpet, while Lil Nas X stripped naked and was covered in silver paint and whiskers for his red carpet appearance.
The 2023 Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Monday night, with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton set to attend the annual fundraiser.
Since 1948, stars have been climbing the majestic staircase to a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.
The event traditionally takes place on the first Monday in May. It is scheduled to begin May 1, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. EST.
Fans can follow the event in real time via a live stream on Vogue.
This year the theme of the ball is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”. The late German designer was the creative director of Chanel for many years. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 85.
His beloved cat, Choupette, was even invited to the celebrations.
The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy, from criticizing the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage, given the many offensive remarks he’s made over the years.
meow! Doja, who is no stranger to striking looks on the red carpet, wore heavy facial prosthetics that gave her a cat-like nose, mouth and upturned upper eyes upon arrival
Her Usual Look: The star is pictured out in NYC last month
The cat’s whiskers: The star’s dress featured cute cat ears and a sparkly open back, with the dress ending in a dramatically ruffled train
Strike a pose: Doja looked incredible as she showed off her curves
will they be there Choupette was also invited to the event
Oh my! Lil Nas X covered his toned body in silver paint and sported whiskers to transform into Choupette
Racy: The star wore claws and grabbed her crotch while posing
Meow: The star wowed as she showed off her unrecognizable transformation
Wow: Jared Leto donned a full furry bodysuit in Choupette’s likeness for the carpet
Striking: Jared wore metallic eye makeup as he took off the costume’s head for the big reveal
Lol: Lizzo looked scared as she hugged Jared
Gothic; The star was also seen in black gothic robes on the day
“I’m against it for a very simple reason: in the 1960s everyone said we were entitled to the difference. And now all of a sudden they want a middle-class life,” he told Vice of same-sex marriage.
“Hard to imagine – one of the dads at work and the other at home with the baby. How about that for the baby? I don’t know. I see more lesbians married with babies than boys married with babies. And I also believe in the relationship between mother and child more than that between father and child.”
While he finally showed his support for same-sex marriage at his Chanel haute couture show in spring 2013, he still said he was “less keen” on same-sex couples adopting children, according to the AP.
Along with Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who directs and hosts the annual event, the MET Gala 2023 will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet — with details of what’s happening inside they often remain mysterious — at its core, it’s a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Last year, the 2022 MET Gala alone grossed $17.4 million, Billboard reported.
This year, according to Page Six, the ticket price went up from $30,000 to $50,000.
Even if you have the funds, that doesn’t guarantee you entry into the party.
Every guest must be invited, and there is a waiting list for the coveted golden ticket.
And status matters, according to The New York Times, which means the hottest stars are quick to turn up for an invite.
Paris Hilton is among the big names attending her first Met Gala.
Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent attendee, announced she won’t be at the party.
“I’ll watch,” she said, according to People.
Elle Fanning, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony are among the other celebrities in attendance.
As for Wintour’s role at the bash, Vogue’s editor-in-chief is organizing the party and overseeing the guest list and even the menu.
She has chaired the Met Gala since 1994 and continues to oversee each event.