The Met Gala may be known as fashion‘s biggest night out, but over the years, it’s turned into the social event of the season across a variety of industries. Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
Here, 14 of the politicians who have made star-studded cameos at Met Galas past.
Brad Lander
The New York City comptroller—and mayoral hopeful—attended the 2024 Met Gala with his son, Marek. Lander even sweetly referenced the familial boys’ night out in a birthday post for Marek after the event, writing on Instagram: “Love what a loyal teammate, coach, brother, grandson, nephew, jet-ski & Met Gala partner, and especially son you are today & have always been (even when the dad jokes are worse than anyone should have to bear).”
Michael Bloomberg
