Kim Kardashian may have been the villain of the Met Gala in the past — but this year’s justification feels like a stretch.On Tuesday, several tabloids pounced on a TikTok video of Kardashian leaving her hotel in New York City to attend the this year’s Costume Institute benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hollywood stars Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Rihanna dazzled at exclusive Met Gala 2025 after-parties as they showcased stunning outfit changes.

Throughout her decade-plus of Met Gala attendance, Kim Kardashian has shown that she’s not one to do things halfway—and her arrival at the Met Gala 2025 on Monday proves that this year is no exception.