Beyonce
Beyonce may have come late, but stopped time in a stunning, sheer Givenchy gown with purple feathered train.
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Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson was ravishing in a custom creation by Dolce & Gabbana.
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Lea Michele
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Glee star Lea Michele dared to bare it all with a plunging neckline and dangeous leg-slit in this sparkling, navy blue number by Diane von Furstenberg, which she paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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Anna Wintour
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Anna Wintour was among the first to arrive on the red carpet. The editor-in-chief of U.S. Vogue wore a Prada custom-made gown with a gold lobster on the side.
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Kristen Stewart
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images The 22-year-old actress wore a dress by Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière to the big event, predictably choosing a design that distinguished her from others who walked the red carpet.
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Rihanna
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Rihanna wore a black, textured, backless gown by Tom Ford with jewelry by Repossi.
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Katharine McPhee
The star of Smash donned a coral georgette fully embroidered gown with a deep square neckline by Elie Saab.
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Carey Mulligan
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Carey Mulligan chose a glittering gold and silver Prada gown, which she paired with Neil Lane jewels.
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Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Anna Wintour, in Prada, posed with daughter Bee Shaffer in a blue, black and white Erdem Fall 2012 gown.
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Vera Wang
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Designer Vera Wang wore one of her creations, a nude gown to the Met Gala 2012.
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January Jones
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images New mom January Jones shone brighter than ever in a striking yellow gown by Versace.
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Ed Westwick
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick looked dapper in a classic black suit and tie.
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Zac Posen and Amber Heard
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Actress Amber Heard wore Zac Posen, her date for the evening, and accented with Tiffany & Co. jewels.
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Lily Collins
23-year-old actress Lily Collins wore a Valentino dress paired with H. Stern jewelry.
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Rachel Zoe
Fashionista Rachel Zoe paired some off-the-shoulder fringe with a chunky beaded necklace.
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Dakota Fanning
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Dakota Fanning was lovely in lavender with a floor length gown from Louis Vuitton.
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Jessica Alba
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Jessica Alba stepped out in a one-shouldered, metallic Michael Kors dress.
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Bruno Mars
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Bruno Mars paired his dapper tuxedo with a pair of aviator sunglasses, opting to trade in his signature pompadour in favor of curls.
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Kristen Wiig
The SNL funny lady looked beautiful in a bright orange lace dress by Stella McCartney.
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Mick Jagger and L’Wren Scott
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Mick Jagger and his girlfriend L'Wren Scott matched at the Met Gala 2012.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen
Impossibly attractive couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrived, with Brady sporting a new haircut and Tom Ford tuxedo, and Bundchen wearing a black Givenchy gown slit daringly high.
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Ashley Greene
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Ashley Greene, the face of DKNY, looked stunning in her white Donna Karan Atelier gown.
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Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain was wearing $1 million in Harry Winston jewels, including sapphire and diamond cushion cut drop earrings, set in platinum.
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Dianna Agron
Glee beauty Dianna Agron stunned in a green Carolina Herrera design.
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Karolina Kurkova
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Supermodel Karolina Kurkova glittered from head-to-toe in a matching gold dress and headpiece by Rachel Zoe.
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Hilary Swank and Michael Kors
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Hilary Swank, wearing a crimson gown, arrived with designer Michael Kors.
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Rooney Mara
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Girl With the Dragon Tattoo actress Rooney Mara chose a midnight black, half-sheer Givenchy gown with one shoulder.
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Amber Valletta
Revenge actress Amber Valletta wears a colorful, black, red and white gown to the Met Gala 2012.
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Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara wears $2 million worth of Harry Winston Jewels, including a diamond feather fashion ring set in platinum, and diamond Micropave three-stone drop earrings set in platinum diamond.
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Solange Knowles
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Solange Knowles wore Rachel Roy strapless peplum gown, in which she attended with the designer.
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Amy Adams
Actress Amy Adams looks simply angelic in a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture silk chiffon gown with black velvet insert.
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Rosie Huntington Whitely
British actress and Burberry Body spokesperson Rosie Hungtington Whitely showed up in — what else? — Burberry.
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Anja Rubik
Supermodel Anja Rubik shows off some skin in a white gown by Anthony Vaccarello.
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Paula Patton
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Mission Impossible actress Paula Patton wore a pink Vera Wang gown to the ball.
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Coco Rocha
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Canadian model Coco Rocha matched pink hair with a pink shirt underneath a vintage yellow suit. On her feet, Rocha wore Sergio Rossi heels.
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Marina Abramovic and James Franco
Artist Marina Abramovic and James Franco arrived together, with Franco looking sharp in a Gucci Made to Measure one-button Signoria tuxedo with white dress shirt.
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Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough stepped out in an attention-grabbing, form-fitting pink halter dress.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin stepped out in a bright orange Monique Lhuillier gown, topped off with a close-cropped 'do.
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Greta Gerwig
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Greta Gerwig wore a metallic green Prabal Gurung gown.
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Grace Coddington
Former model and creative director of Vogue Magazine wore her signature black.
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Elizabeth Banks
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Elizabeth Banks took a page out of Effie Trinket's stylebook with this futuristic design by Mary Katrantzou.
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Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett donned a long, black gown full of feathers.
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Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth arrived in a short, feathered gown by Prada, and a dark red lip to match.
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Claire Danes
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Claire Danes was a vision in white, selecting a sleeveless design with a plunging neckline by J. Mendel.
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Kanye West
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Singer Kanye West looked handsome in a tux attending the Met Gala 2012.
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Tory Burch
Designer Tory Burch is wearing her own ivory silk tulle and organza gown with hand-embroidered coral orchid appliqués.
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Will Arnett and Amy Poehler
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Amy Poehler went glam in dark eye makeup and a strapless black Fotini mermaid gown with feather detailing. She was accompanied by husband and fellow SNL alum Will Arnett.
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Shailene Woodley
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images The Secret Life of the American Teenager actress wore a dress designed by Christopher Kane, who also went as her date. She paired up with Pomelatto earrings and Tabitha Simmons shoes.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The 47-year-old actress wore a cream Valentino gown with pink and green flowers.
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Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow
Writer director Judd Apatow and muse/wife Leslie Mann arrive together.
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Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst wore a decidedly grown-up looking outfit from Rodarte, accessorized with Van Cleef & Arpels jewels.
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Brooklyn Decker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Brooklyn Decker walked the red carpet in a Tory Burch knife-pleated slate blue silk tulle and crepe gown with hand-embroidered floral appliqués.
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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images The 30-year-old actress wore a beautiful Prada dress, bag, and shoes, with Lorraine Schwartz earrings. Justin, 31, wore a black Tom Ford tuxedo with a satin shawl lapel, evening shirt, satin bowtie, cufflinks and leather “Chelsea” boots.
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Darren Criss
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Glee actor Darren Criss cleans up nice in this classic combination of black tuxedo and bowtie.
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Kate Upton
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images After buying a $25,000 seat at the event, Upton wore a Michael Kors dress, which should fit in perfectly at the designer's table, where she sat.
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Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell arrived in a tangerine gown by Tommy Hilfiger.
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Michelle Dockery
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery wore a wool satin beaded dress from the Ralph Lauren Collection.
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Marion Cotillard
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Actress Marion Cotillard wore a dark dress whose skirt was sheer enough to see her shapely figure beneath.
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Cameron Diaz
The sophisticated actress hit the red carpet in a sleek and shimmery Stella McCartney gown.
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Emma Stone
The Amazing Spider-Man actress glowed in a stunning bright Lanvin dress.
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Diane Kruger
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Diane Kruger stood out a breathtaking dark purple dress with full feathers on the end.
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Mary-Kate Olsen
Mary-Kate Olsen arrived in a neck-to-floor black gown by The Row.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Statuesque beauty Gwyneth Paltrow showed a lot of leg in a silver dress by Prada.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum wore a blue-gray dress by Escada that featured a lace overlay.
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Jessica Pare
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Mad Men actress Jessica Paré donned a gold-sequin L'Wren Scott gown which she paired up with yellow gold and platinum by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. acessories.
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Chloe Sevigny
Actress Chloe Sevigny turned heads in this unusual, midriff-baring mirror dress.
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Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci paired an elaborate nude and black Thakoon dress with Tiffany & Co. diamond stud earrings and a pink sapphire and diamond ring.
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Florence Welch
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images The lead singer of Florence and the Machine wore a distinctive white dress that seems destined to divide fashion critics.
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Lena Dunham
Girls creator and actress Lena Dunham paired bubblegum pink heels with a simple, forest green gown.
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Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones wore a Tory Burch drop-shoulder cream silk chiffon gown with hand-painted and hand-beaded flowers.
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Eva Mendes
Actress Eva Mendez wore an orange strapless gown with a black and white jewel-encrusted bodice.
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Nina Dobrev
Dobrev wore an asymmetrical gold and black gown by Donna Karan that featured a beautiful train that pooled behind her as she made her way down the red carpet.
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Camilla Belle
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Camilla Belle wore Ralph Lauren Collection head-to-toe. The actress chose an ivory tulle beaded gown, which she paired up with a champagne python sandal with bamboo heel. Belle completed the look with vintage acessories by Ralph Lauren Vintage Collection Art Deco.
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Nancy O’Dell
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell wore a red Zac Posen gown.
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Leighton Meester
Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester wore a golden Marchesa gown on the red carpet.
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Lana Del Rey
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Getty Images Singer Lana Del Rey sparkled in a silver gown by Joseph Altuzarra with black cape.