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The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On

The coronavirus brought this year's Met Gala to a halt, but these beauty looks have us looking forward to a new date.
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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If you were looking forward to seeing celebrities grace the red carpet at the Met Gala this May, you’re going to have to wait a while longer. On Monday, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour announced that the annual art and fashion event will not take place as scheduled and is postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 crisis. Wintour noted that it was the most  responsible decision.  

“Due to the unavoidable and responsible decision by the Metropolitan Museum to close its doors, About Time, and the opening night gala, will not take place on the date scheduled,” added Wintour. 

So while will we wait for details surrounding the new date, let’s relive our favorite beauty moment from the highly anticipated event below.

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Ciara
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Nicki Minaj
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Janelle Monae
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Zoe Kravitz
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Winnie Harlow
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Laura Harrier
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Tessa Thompson
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Kerry Washington
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Cardi B
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Zendaya
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Issa Rae
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Laverne Cox
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Solange
In 2013, Solange was honored by ESSENCE’s Black Women in Music. Four years later, she would be nominated for Best R&B Performance for “Cranes In The Sky”.
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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14
Gabrielle Union
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Kiki Layne
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Lizzo
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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Lupita Nyong’o
The Met Gala Might Be Postponed, But These Past Beauty Moments Live On
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