And one of the first times I met him I said ‘I am going to have to play you in a movie,’ and he said, ‘ONLY you my love, only you.’ And now we’re developing a film. “It was done with a lot of love,” he said of the costume. LETO, STILL CARRYING THE CAT’S HEADĪctor Leto, never letting go of Choupette’s head, explained that his attachment to Lagerfeld (and the cat) was both personal and professional. On the carpet, the WNBA star spoke about helping support families working to free Americans jailed in foreign prisons through the organization Bring Our Families Home.

But a key new face from the sport this year was Brittney Griner, who smiled at the cocktail reception when expressing how happy she was to be attending.

NBA star Russell Westbrook, attending his third gala, said it was still amazing to meet “so many style icons” on fashion’s biggest night. “It’s impossible when you get to an exhibit like this not to appreciate the impact and the inspiration and influence that he’s had on all forms of fashion,” he said. Platt got a big greeting from Groban, who plays the murderous barber in “Sweeney Todd.” He was at his second Met Gala, and said he appreciated learning about Lagerfeld, the German-born designer who worked in luxury fashion for 65 years until his death in 2019. He added that this was his favorite gala because he was able to enjoy it with his friend and co-star in “Parade,” Micaela Diamond. “Anna is a huge champion of the theater!” he said. I feel so lucky to be here with these artists and celebrate another artist.”įor Platt, it was his fifth Met Gala, and he looked like he couldn’t believe his luck. Soo called the party “wonderful and whimsical. Among the group gathering, laughing and hugging were Josh Groban (“Sweeney Todd”), Phillipa Soo (“Camelot”), Ben Platt (“Parade”), and Jonathan Groff (“Merrily We Roll Along”). At this gala, a spot on one side of the airy Charles Engelhard Court became the site of a joyous reunion of Broadway actors. The Met Gala is filled with stars of film, music, sports, fashion and more, but Wintour also has a fondness for Broadway, and often invites actors from shows she loves to the gala.

A Meeting at Corvallis by S.M. Stirling