Met Gala 2026: Former Love Island USA Host Tried to Sneak in Garlic Despite Ban

And she made sure to dress on theme so she wouldn't stand out among the A-list attendees—who included co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour.

"The look, designed by House of Hellmann’s, captured the condiment’s rich creaminess and garlicky punch," the brand said in a statement. "The ensemble featured layered, clove-like bulbs that brought the shape of garlic to life, finished with a sparkling choker necklace inspired by Hellmann’s signature bow."

Hellmann's added of the prank, "It’s a playful reminder that flavor deserves a seat at any table—even the most exclusive ones."

Indeed, Anna—the Met Gala's longtime chair—has admitted to vetoing three foods from the dinner menu: chives, onions and garlic.

As she explained to Today’s Jenna Bush Hager in 2023, “Well, those are three things I’m not particularly fond of.” 

Instead, Olivier Cheng Catering treated stars this year to a dinner inspired by an Italian garden harvest, beginning with a green tomato salad with burrata, elderflower, pine and gooseberries, according to Vogue. The main course was a rack of lamb, served with morel panna cotta, Parmesan gnocchi and spring vegetables—asparagus, carrots and peas—with mint. 

And for a final sweet treat, guest were presented with two types of desserts: a raspberry-infusion chocolate with a red velvet cake, as well as a strawberry pavlova featuring passionfruit curd and microgreens.

“The three chapters really are taking you on this culinary journey that reflects the spirit of the exhibition,” the chef told the outlet, noting each course respectively symbolizes "the garden," "the statue" and "the silhouette."

For more glamorous moments inside the 2026 Met Gala, read on.