From backstage beauty prep to late-night partying: join the stars behind the scenes at the 2016 Met Gala

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From backstage beauty prep to late-night partying: join the stars behind the scenes at the 2016 Met Gala

By Nicola Rachel Colyer

9 years ago

The A-List descended on New York last night for the Met Gala, where bold and daring fashion was the name of the game

Come take a peek behind the scenes as the stars get ready - cue: hair rollers, bling and champers - and let their hair down post-ceremony. 

From Beyonce hanging out with Madge to Mindy Kaling kicking back her heels and Karlie Kloss getting cut out of her dress (yes, really), it sure looked like one riotous evening...

Zoe Saldana keeps it real

The night before #metball2016

@zoesaldana


Olivia Wilde preps for a long night

All set for the met ball.

@oliviawilde


Adriana Lima works a superhero vibe

SUPERHERO LIMA getting ready for the #MetGala! #MANUSXMACHINA

@adrianalima


Ciara gets set

Pre #metgala #SilverMetalHair

@ciara


Karolina Kurkova warms up in style

In the very good hands of @ctilburymakeup and @lacyredway. Starting early with curlers and a clay mask to prep the skin & hair

@karolinakurkova


Lara Stone feels the pain

No pain no gain @jamespecis #metgala

@lara_stone


Doutzen Kroes preps her curls


Olivia Culpo gets inked

It's not what it looks like!!! #orisit #sorrymomAndDad #metball 

@oliviaculpo


Zoe Kravitz gets the party started


Emma Roberts embraces DIY make-up

#metball

@emmaroberts


Naomie Harris gets prepped

Just a few hours to go until the #MetGala2016... with the glam squad!! 

@naomieharris


Chloe Grace Moretz adds the finishing touches

#MetGala #Coach @coach @stuartvevers

@chloegmoretz


Brie Larson gets glam with Emma Stone

I am the luckiest person because I got ready with this GODDESS OF HUMOR AND BEAUTY. #metbal (sic)

@brielarson


Jourdan Dunn gets her hair fix

feelin it #MetGala #ManusxMachina #BalmainArmy

@officialjdunn


... and takes in the New York skyline before heading out


Emma Watson has a gown appreciation moment

The beautiful back...#metgala2016 #details #30wears @calvinklein @ecoage

@sarahslutsky


Cindy Crawford is a beauty pro

Let the glam begin...#MetGala

@cindycrawford


Lena Dunham is all about the bling

diamonds are a girl's best fuckbuddy

@lenadunham


Kate Bosworth works the Grecian goddess look

Real life Grecian snap filter for #metgala2016

@katebosworth


Lady Gaga piles on the jewels


Alexa Chung gets into the groove

Here we go! #metgala2016

@chungalexa


Allison Williams is advised by her Instagram followers

I took your advice, Instagram world! Red lip it is. About to hit the carpet! #MetGala #ManusXMachina @lalignenyc

@aw


... and lets her hair down at the end of the night

And that's a wrap on the 2016 Met Gala. What a night! Big day tomorrow...we start shooting Girls Season 6, and there's something else exciting that I'll tell you about in the morning ️ Goodnight!! 

@aw


Mindy Kaling, Emma Roberts and Freida Pinto toast with Tory Burch

Cheers! On our way to the #MetGala. @mindykaling @emmaroberts @freidapinto

@toryburch


Jourdan Dunn and Doutzen Kroes share a ride

On our way.... #balmainarmy #metgala @officialjdunn

@doutzen


Kerry Washington is all about the nails

#MetGala bound. 
#@OPI_products #OPIWashingtonDC #WeTheFemale

@kerrywashington


Blake Lively finds a friend on the red carpet

Seeing one of my best friends off on the red carpet of the #MetBall had me feeling all sorts of proud mama. You are a true gem my sweet friend @blakelively. Your big and gorgeous smile doesn't compare to how big and kind your heart is. You sure are something special. #allthemush

@kelseyrohr


Solange Knowles shouts out to her team

 That was fun! Now I'm in a bomb ass sweatsuit. 
I know I drove you crazy @shionat with all of my fifty eleven screenshots. You are seriously amazing, even when you hate my shoe choices.
Thank you @nikkinelms for giving me that shareefa bang that one time so I could know how much of an artist you are.
Thank you @mmiiggss for bringing Christmas Tree Tinsel and trusting my face lol 
And thank you @pipbuzzz for giving me the goods.
#Prom2016

@saintrecords


Pop royalty party together

3 Queens! . Met Ball 2016!

@madonna


Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner perfect their pouts


Madonna finds some style twins

Hey lets all wear black! Met Ball 2016!

@madonna


Katy Perry flashes her pearly whites

HOW MUCH FUN WAS 1999? @katyperry @chastainiac #metgala

@derekblasberg


Beyonce and Solange Knowles strike a pose with Eva Tolkin

Ain't easy being photographed next to these beauties

@evahthaevah


Mindy Kaling and Freida Pinto take a moment together

My girl. @freidapinto mindykaling#metball @toryburch @voguemagazine @leightonjewels

@mindykaling


Willow Smith pokes fun at the bathroom selfie

A rare photograph of three female homosapiens in the bathroom at the <MET BALL 2016>

@willowsmith


Rita Ora hangs out with Vera Wang

Thank you for being a angel and the best date @verawanggang

@ritaora


Madonna admires the talent

An embarrassment of talent. Amy Schumer and The Weeknd️ Met ball 2016

@madonna


Clare Danes lights up the night in an LED gown

#abouttonight #metgala a modern #Cinderella #claredanes and a gown with LED lights  #magic

@livia_firth


Jennifer Hudson has a cinderella moment

Cinderella said forget this show! Met ball gown

@iamjhud


The Balmain army turn out in force

Videographer Gordon Von Steiner (@gvsgvs) captured intimate portraits of tonight’s guests at the#MetGala. Here the night’s @balmaingang including @joansmalls, @cindycraawford and @officialjdunn @alessandraambrosio and @doutzenpose for the camera. #ManusxMachina

@metmuseum


Mindy Kaling declares her love for Amy Schumer

I like blondes, always have

@mindykaling


... before her sky-high heels defeat her

Daaaaaaamn Met Ball... Back at it again with the 6 inch jimmy Choos!!

@mindykaling


SJP shares details of her look

A wonderful night. A fantastic date. A wonderful design team @monse, hair @sergenormant , makeup @leslielopezmakeupartist, the eye of @erinwalshnyc and my trusted partner @alyssa and many memories. Wash face, brush teeth and try to fall asleep while images of trains and sequins dominate. 
The Met Ball 2016 out. 
X, sj
#manusxmachina

@sarahjessicaparker
 


Karlie Kloss skips the outfit change

Soooo...instead of changing into a #MetGala Afterparty dress, @BrandonMaxwell cut my gown into mini

@karliekloss


Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Kris Jenner hit the Balmain afterparty

Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, and Kris Jenner at the Met Gala afterparty hosted by Balmain at the Gilded Lily last night in NY. Photo:@rebeccasmeyne for the New York Times.

@nytimesfashion


Beyonce enjoys a glass of bubbly

Beyoncé and Olivier Rousteing at the Met Gala afterparty hosted by Balmain at the Gilded Lily, last night in New York. Photo:@rebeccasmeyne for the New York Times.

@nytimesfashion


Lady Gaga stands out in the crowd

Lady Gaga at a Met Gala afterparty at Up&Down in New York last night. Photo: @rebeccasmeyne for the New York Times.

@nytimesfashion


Naomi Campbell makes an entrance

Naomi Campbell and Zachary Quinto arrive at a Met Gala afterparty at Up&Down last night in New York. Photo: @rebeccasmeyne for the New York Times.

@nytimesfashion


Beyonce and Solange show off their sister style

Sister, sister!  #Beyoncé rocked croc-embossed Loewe pants and #SolangeKnowles wore a tufted sweatsuit and clear heels at a #MetGalaafter-party. | : Kevin Mazur/Getty

@people


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