Anne Hathaway Makes the 2023 Met Gala Her Runway With Must-See Red Carpet Look

Anne Hathaway made a triumphant return to the 2023 Met Gala May 1 when she paid tribute to Karl Lagerfeld in a fabulous dress.

By Mike Vulpo May 02, 2023 12:03 AMTags
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Bow down to Anne Hathaway's latest look.

After a 5-year absence from fashion's biggest night, The Devil Wears Prada star returned to the 2023 Met Gala in a look that could earn the respect of Miranda Priestly.  

When arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City May 1, the 40-year-old showcased a strapless, white tweed Versace gown with pearls, in honor of Karl's love for the fabric and jewel. Anne accessorized her look with a diamond choker by Bulgari. (See even more star sightings on the red carpet here.)

Titled "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," the theme of this year's star-studded event aims to honor the late fashion designer, who died in 2019 at the age of 85. Per Vogue, guests were asked to dress "in honor of Karl" to celebrate the many labels he worked for, including his eponymous brand, Balmain, Fendi and Chanel. 

In recent months, Anne has discussed her change in style partly due to her stylist Erin Walsh.

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"She has been so inspiring to me, the way she manages to take in her own style but ground them in a sense of timelessness," Anne told Vogue in September. "It has created a greater opportunity for me to explore.

When Anne was a younger actress, she said a lot of the pieces she wore were "based in fear" or "wanting to do something right."

But today, she's much more comfortable with taking risks, which usually pay off.

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"Now I don't mind doing things wrong," she explained to the publication while attending New York Fashion Week. "I don't think I'll fall apart, and the stakes don't feel so high. So I'm dressing with a lot more gratitude and a lot more joy."

To see even more red carpet arrivals from the 2023 Met Gala, keep reading.

Kylie Jenner

In Jean Paul Gaultier

Gigi Hadid

In Givenchy

Cardi B

In Thom Browne

Kim Kardashian

In Schiaparelli

Rihanna

In Valentino

Bad Bunny

In Jacquemus

Gisele Bundchen

In Chanel SS07 Couture

Maluma

In BOSS

Lizzo

In Chanel

Pedro Pascal

In Valentino

Cara Delevingne

In Karl Lagerfeld

Jared Leto

In Karl Lagerfeld

Jennifer Lopez

In Ralph Lauren

Jenna Ortega

In Thom Browne

Paris Hilton

In Marc Jacobs

Viola Davis

In Valentino

Anne Hathaway

In Atelier Versace

Doja Cat

In Oscar de la Renta

Billie Eilish

In custom Simone Rocha with Cartier jewelry

Kendall Jenner

In Marc Jacobs

Margot Robbie

In Chanel

Letitia Wright

In Prada

Bradley Cooper

Janelle Monae

In Thom Browne

Daisy Edgar-Jones

In Gucci and Bucherer Fine Jewellery

Mindy Kaling

In Simkhai

A$AP Rocky

In Gucci

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

In Valentino

Nicola Peltz Beckham

In Valentino

Jessica Chastain

In Gucci

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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.