Addison Rae, Emma Chamberlain and More Gen Z Stars Take Over the 2021 Met Gala

Addison Rae, Emma Chamberlain and more rising stars showed up at the Met Gala in stunning ensembles, proving their fame is far from fleeting.

By Cydney Contreras Sep 14, 2021 2:47 AMTags
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It's Gen Z's world and we're just living in it.

In what marked a first for the annual affair, a vast array of TikTok stars, YouTube vloggers and influencers turned up and turned out for the 2021 Met Gala on Monday, Sept. 13. 

Internet star Emma Chamberlain made an early entrance, ascending the stairs in a gold Louis Vuitton dress that featured an asymmetrical train. 

As the new face of Adidas, it's only fitting for model Ella Emhoff, who is the daughter of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harristo show up in an adidas by Stella McCartney Earthlight trainers and a red diamond mesh bodysuit. 

TikTok star Addison Rae's arrival was announced before she even appeared, as fans gathered around the Metropolitan Museum of Art yelled her name in excitement. Eventually, onlookers saw what the hype was all about when she stepped forward in a vintage gown from Tom Ford

Though these rising stars may be relatively new additions to the fashion scene, they're beloved figures among younger audiences. Case in point: Chamberlain has 10.7 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, while Rae has amassed an impressive Instagram following of nearly 40 million. 

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Stars Give a Behind the Scenes Peek at the 2021 Met Gala

But to say that these Gen Z celebs are just pretty faces with massive social media platforms would be unfair.

Rae recently starred in the Netflix remake of She's All That and has her own makeup brand Item Beauty. As for Emma, the YouTube star is quite the entrepreneur. She started her own fair trade coffee brand named Chamberlain Coffee, and recently launched a new line of matcha. 

Continue scrolling to get acquainted with the next generation of Hollywood's A-list at the 2021 Met Gala!

Natalia Bryant

The teen made her late dad Kobe Bryant proud during her first-ever Met Gala appearance.

Emma Chamberlain

The YouTube star and budding fashionista glows in Louis Vuitton. 

Addison Rae

The TikTok star gives Jessica Rabbit a run for her money in this slinky red dress.

Dixie D'Amelio

The TikTok star channeled Audrey Hepburn in this Valentino ensemble.

Lourdes Leon

Madonna's daughter wears a custom Moschino dress to the event, where she mingled with Ella Emhoff and more.

Lil Nas X

The "Montero" singer makes a dramatic appearance in a bold gold cape.

Jack Harlow

The young rapper looked like the perfect gentleman in a deep burgundy suit.

Ella Emhoff

Vice President Kamala Harris' step daughter makes her Met Gala debut in a bold red look.

Emma Raducanu

The U.S. Open champ celebrates her win among dozens of A-listers.

Madison Beer

The singer stuns in a green mermaid gown.

Kaia Gerber

The model looks every bit like her mother Cindy Crawford in this old Hollywood dress.

Storm Reid

Euphoria's cast is having a moment on the Met Gala carpet.

Yara Shahidi

This star looks more than Grown-ish in a truly glamorous gown.

Billie Eilish

Met Gala co-chair brings Barbie glamour to the red carpet.

Maisie Williams

There's no doubt this star has earned her spot on the Throne with this look designed by her own boyfriend.

Barbie Ferreira

Fans are feeling absolutely euphoric thanks to this star's appearance.

Amanda Gorman

The National Youth Poet Laureate makes for a stunning Statue of Liberty in an electric blue gown.

Nia Dennis

The UCLA gymnast twirls onto the carpet in an adidas x Stella McCartney look.

Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz

The engaged couple look like Barbie and Ken in these cute ensembles.

Timothée Chalamet

The Met Gala co-chair makes a case for Converse in this all-white look.

Don't miss E!'s Live From E!: 2024 Met Gala red carpet Monday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. for every must-see moment from fashion's biggest night. And tune in to E! News Tuesday, May 7, at 11 p.m. for a full recap of every jaw-dropping look and all the behind-the-scenes moments.