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Katie Holmes at the Met Gala: a look back at her most memorable looks

A Met Gala retrospective of one of our favorite New York fashionistas


Andrea Pérez
Director/Deputy Editor Miami
MAY 1, 2023 2:28 PM EDT

As one of Hollywood’s most fashionable celebrities, Katie Holmes has been making waves in the fashion industry for years. Whether strolling around New York City or gracing the red carpet at the most prestigious events, her fashion choices have always been spot-on. As we gear up to witness all the A-listers bringing their fashion game to the most glamorous night of the year, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look back at all the times Katie has stunned on the red carpet of the famous Met Gala with her amazing outfits.

From her debut appearance at the Met Gala in 2008, which she attended with then-husband Tom Cruise, to the present day, Holmes has been a regular attendee and always looks stunning at the annual event. From bold and colorful dresses to elegant and sophisticated gowns, she has consistently turned heads on the red carpet of this famous event.

Scroll below to see Katie Holmes’ best fashion moments at the Met Gala over the years.

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2008 Met Gala - \"Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy\"

In 2008, Katie Holmes attended the Met Gala with Tom Cruise who at that time was her husband. At the gala that year, which was themed “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy”, the Dawsons Creek star debuted her iconic bob and wore a Giorgio Armani gown with unexpected bright blue shoes, creating a stunning look.

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2013 Met Gala - \"PUNK: Chaos To Couture\"

After a brief hiatus from the Met Gala, Katie Holmes made her highly-anticipated return in 2013. The ‘Pieces of April’ star flaunted her impeccable figure in a stunning backless white Calvin Klein gown, which she paired with an elegant updo hairstyle.

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2014 Met Gala - \"Charles James: Beyond Fashion\"

Katie Holmes stunned in a bold yellowish-gold Marchesa Notte gown at the 2014 Met Gala. Suri’s mom also wore her hair down and wavy, giving her a more refreshing look.

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2015 Met Gala - \"China: Through The Looking Glass\"

Katie Holmes rocked her famous bob at the 2015 Met Gala, where she wore a beautiful blue embellished gown by designer Zac Posen, showcasing her effortless elegance.

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2016 Met Gala - \"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology\"

Katie Holmes wore an edgy dark blue Zac Posen gown and wore her long straightened hair down for the 2016 Met Gala. She complemented her look with stunning glittery jewelry.

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2017 Met Gala - \"Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between\"

Katie Holmes continued her Zac Posen streak for the 2017 Met Gala, opting for a custom off-the-shoulder mermaid gown. She paired the look with slicked-back hair and a beautiful diamond statement necklace, completing her elegant look.

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2029 Met Gala - “Camp: Notes On Fashion”

It’s clear that Katie Holmes has a strong affection for designer Zac Posen, and this was once again on display at the 2019 Met Gala. The actress wore a gorgeous purple gown crafted by Posen, featuring intricate pink and black tulle detailing that left us all mesmerized.

With this year’s Met Gala theme being “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” in honor of the late Chanel creative director, we’re excited to see what Katie Holmes will wear. Stay tuned!s