Met Gala 2026 chaos as man is arrested trying to run onto red carpet

The Met Gala was thrown into chaos on Monday evening when a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to storm the red carpet to get close to celebrities.

The unidentified man was hauled away by several NYPD cops before he could cause any further harm.

Stars began arriving on the Met red carpet at 5pm for fashion’s biggest night, amid a backdrop of protesters and celebrity outrage.

Anna Wintour was among the first to turn up, pairing her trademark sunglasses with a bright turquoise gown.

Fashion is Art is the theme for this year’s event, which is co-chaired by a superstar panel lineup featuring the ex-Vogue chief, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams.

Among those expected to attend are Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

But this year’s gala has been marred with controversy. Hollywood is furious that it is being sponsored by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez, 56, who gave a rumored $10 million to the Costume Institute in exchange for being named honorary co-chairs.

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Man detained trying storm Met Gala red carpet

A man was seen getting detained by New York City police officers after he attempted to break into the Met Gala red carpet.

It is unclear why he tried to storm the red carpet, but he appeared to be holding a sign and donned a t-shirt that read ‘Amazon Labor Union.’

This year’s event has been the subject of protests after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez , 56, gave a rumored $10 million to be named honorary co-chairs.

A person is detained for trying to crash the Met Gala in New York City, on 4 May 2026. (Might be Chris smalls amazon labor union)Adam Gray for Daily Mail

Chris Smalls is chased as he tries to enter the venue with a protest sign during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid. REFILE - ADDING ID OF PROTESTER.

Blake Lively takes the Met Gala hours after settling It Ends With Us lawsuit

Blake Lively arrived at the Met Gala just hours after the news broke she settled her years long legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

The actress, 38, finally reached a settlement with Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, as well as his PR agency, over claims of retaliation and breach of contract relating to their 2024 movie It Ends With Us.