Although Rihanna decided to skip the Met Gala as she awaits the arrival of her and A$AP Rocky’s first child, the singer still shut down the gala as she was honored in a special way. The Fenty mogul shared a video highlighting Vogue‘s special way to honor her as her statue was unveiled inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night (May 2).
“Shut down the met in marble!” Rihanna captioned an Instagram clip. “What’s more gilded than that? Lol! Thank you @metmuseum and @voguemagazine for this historic tribute! y’all bad for this one!”
Rihanna’s statue shows off her baby bump and form-fitted dress that she wore for the May cover of Vogue.
Vogue shared the video as well captioning it, “The statue of ‘Eirene (The Personification of Peace)’ is usually the highest-profile marble goddess @themetmuseum Greco-Roman galleries,” the post read. “But now we’ve got @badgalriri, straight off this month’s Vogue cover.”
2022 MET GALA RED CARPET RANKING
91. Jordan Roth
ShareThe theater producer really brought the drama with this horrifying look. From head to toe, Jordan Roth made sure every aspect of his ensemble would terrify the masses.
90. Jessie Buckley
ShareWell, uh, this is one way to get noticed at the Met. Actress Jessie Buckley sported a comically-drawn mustache to pull her look together.
89. Amy Schumer
ShareAmy Schumer looks like a hungover sleuth with her trench coat dress and black shades.
87. Autumn de Wilde
ShareAutumn de Wilde is very much giving Mary Poppins vibes with this sparkling Supernanny-looking dress and bow.
86. Awkwafina
ShareNot only does this coral color wash Awkwafina out, but the cut of the gown does not flatter her in the slightest.
85. Ashley Park
ShareWe are not loving this combination of the bubble gum pink and dark feathers combo the 'Emily In Paris' actress wore to the event.
84. Sarah Jessica Parker
ShareSJP mixed the Queen of Hearts with punk in this very busy ensemble and we've got to say, we don't like this mess.
83. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
ShareKourtney's ensemble is just plain ugly in so many ways. The loose cuffs on her cropped white dress shirt completely swallow her figure up top, while her clashing cream skirt looks like shapewear that wasn't supposed to be seen.
82. La La Anthony
ShareThe host is beautiful, but the ensemble is chaotic. The cutouts take away from what would have been a gorgeous gown.
81. Franklin Leonard
ShareThe film executive's hip area is quite... eye-catching. His ensemble is weirdly entrancing and we can't tell if we hate it or love it.
80. Denée Benton
ShareThe gorgeous actress wore a clashing red and pink gown at the event, which would have stunned had she stuck with one color.
79. Evan Mock
ShareEvan Mock is giving us 'Bridgerton' meets Manhattan in this pastel yellow number.
78. Shawn Mendes
ShareShawn Mendes evoked his inner Gaston from 'Beauty and the Beast' with this Tommy Hilfiger pea coat.
77. Chloë Grace Moretz
ShareIf it weren't for her showing some midriff, Chloë Grace Moretz could easily be mistaken for a senior citizen with her jacket and trousers.
76. Stromae
ShareThough we love the plaid cape addition to his suit, Stromae's choice of hairstyle doesn't match the aesthetic.
75. Janicza Bravo
ShareThe 'Zola' director is edgy in an unconventional suit paired with golden details.
74. Julianne Moore
ShareJulianne Moore's classic white ensemble is taken to a higher level with her voluminous hairdo.
73. Phoebe Bridgers
SharePhoebe Bridgers kept it simple with a body-hugging shimmering dress and a dark, bold lip.
72. Priscilla Presley
SharePriscilla Presley looks like rockstar royalty in this simple satin gown.
71. Austin Butler
ShareWith a face like that, Austin Butler could be wearing nothing but an adult diaper and we'd be drooling.
70. Fredrik Robertsson
ShareAlong with everyone else, we thought self-proclaimed fashion addict Fredrik Robertsson was Jared Leto! His look reminds us of a biblically accurate depiction of an angel, and we are both terrified and mesmerized.
69. Elon Musk
ShareThe new owner of Twitter had fun with the photographers at the Met Gala. He gets extra points because we don't want him messing with our algorithm.
68. Future
ShareFuture wore dress shorts and a very elaborate face mask, and it somehow works! We're loving the leg tattoos being shown off.
67. Cole Sprouse
ShareHollywood's Tin Man, Cole Sprouse wore head to toe silver, down to his shoes.
66. Camila Mendes
ShareThe 'Riverdale' actress mixed Old Hollywood with new age in this gorgeous golden gown.
65. Ansel Elgort
ShareThe actor looks like he will be mistaken for the help all night long. But if people are giving him their empty glasses, at least he looks crisp!
64. Vanessa Hudgens
ShareThe host never fails to serve a look. Elegant and sexy in black mesh with intricate lace detailing, down to the hands.
63. Anderson .Paak
ShareIt is always a joy to see what Anderson .Paak will wear. Though we wouldn't have paired that blue undershirt with his outfit, he makes it work with his charismatic personality.
62. Leslie Odom Jr.
ShareWe are loving Leslie Odom Jr.'s headpiece and cropped tux.
61. Paapa Essiedu
ShareWe love when a man wears a suit that is unexpected and the actor's wide-leg velvet trousers are so chic!
60. Harris Dickinson
ShareThe actor's pants crotch is incredibly long, but somehow works with his entire look! Cheers to trying something very different and executing it well.
59. Kaia Gerber
ShareBeing a model and daughter of the legendary Cindy Crawford really gives you a leg up, but Kaia's wild curls and intricately cutout gown are undeniably stunning.
58. Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman
ShareWe love a stunning couple at the Met Gala. Adren looks dapper in his tux, while girlfriend and Havey Weinstein's ex-wife wore a beautiful red layered gown.
57. Nicki Minaj
ShareNicki Minaj looks fantastic in leather pants and a feathered, skirted top.
56. Dakota Johnson
ShareDakota Johnson's robe is very much, "I woke up like this and I'm still more fabulous than all of you."
55. Bella Hadid
ShareBella Hadid rocked leather and lace with her corset and skirt combo.
54. Amber Valletta
ShareThe actress embodied the gold memo, matching her dress to her locks.
53. Tommy Dorfman
ShareTommy Dorfman making a statement on the red carpet this edgy shiny leather gown, outfitted with black gloves.
52. Sebastian Stan
ShareWe couldn't have predicted the Winter Soldier wearing hot pink from head to toe at the Met Gala, yet here we are!
51. Lizzo
ShareIt wouldn't be an event with Lizzo's flute, which matches her gilded draping jacket!
50. Jack Harlow
ShareThe rising rapper kept it dapper in an espresso satin suit.
49. David Harbour and Lily Allen
ShareWe're loving David Harbour's cane and top hat, matching wife Lily Allen's feathery gown style.
48. Khloé Kardashian
ShareAfter a long hiatus from the red carpet, Khloé Kardashian rocked the Met Gala in a chic golden gown and billowing black gloves.
47. Laura Harrier
ShareThe actress is breathtaking in pearls and gloves with her Old Hollywood gown.
46. Gemma Chan
ShareThe photos do not do Gemma Chan's very elaborate ensemble justice. Because her dress fans out, she is giving a very one-dimensional effect as she moves.
45. Cara Delevingne
ShareMagician, but make it fashion.
44. Lenny Kravitz
ShareLenny Kravitz always somehow looks like a pirate, but we love it nonetheless. The singer incorporated leather and lace, which many others have done at this year's event.
43. Kerry Washington
ShareKerry Washington looks amazing in anything, and that's true here: the actress is absolutely stunning in this mesh gown.
42. Kylie Jenner
ShareHere comes the bride! Kylie Jenner wore an Off-white wedding dress with a white backwards ball cap under her veil.
41. Alessandro Michele and Jared Leto
ShareDouble trouble! Jared Leto coordinated to twin with Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele and it really is hard to tell the two apart!
40. Chloe Bailey
ShareChloe Bailey isn't afraid to take fashion risks, but her asymmetrical-sculpted gown is so fun and chic!
39. Normani
ShareFrom her side hat, to her sculpted stomach, Normani served at this year's Met Gala.
38. Winnie Harlow
ShareWinnie Harlow's headpiece and frilling ensemble is angelic.
37. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
ShareYahya's gold-adorned opera jacket is a refreshing take on incorporating the Gilded Age.
36. Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
ShareSwizz Beatz and Alicia Keys showed out for their city, with Swizz rocking his Yankees while Alicia wore the city on her sleeve -- literally.
35. Kodi Smit-McPhee
ShareKodi Smit-McPhee paid homage to casual Fridays with a button-up shirt and denim, which are actually made of fine leather. His red opera gloves somehow elevate this seemingly casual look to a high fashion level.
34. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian
ShareShowing up fashionably late, and we mean last, a blonde Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson look a bit mismatched at the Met. Kim evokes Old Hollywood glamor, while boyfriend Pete looks like security.
33. Fabiola Beracasa Beckman
ShareThe film producer looks so elegant in an all cream white gown, which perfectly accentuates her figure.
32. Dove Cameron
ShareThe biblically accurate angel memo must have gone out to Dove Cameron as well, and we suddenly feel itchy -- in a good way!
31. Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy
ShareClaire Danes showed up her husband with this beautiful cream-colored gown and black face veil.
30. Emma Stone
ShareEmma Stone stood out in a short white dress, with feather trim, looking so edgy and simple.
29. Blake Lively
ShareCo-chair Blake Lively's gown in its first form is bronze, but after it "oxidizes" like the Statue of Liberty, Blake's gown evolves into a beautiful teal hue. Her commitment and attention to detail is the Virgo in her.
28. Michelle Yeoh
ShareMichelle Yeoh looks like an elegant vision in this green off-the-shoulder showstopper!
27. Kacey Musgraves
ShareKacey Musgraves is stunning in an Old Hollywood-inspired gown and makeup.
26. Venus Williams
ShareVenus Williams is serving us on the red carpet in this super chic black ensemble! So stunning yet so simple.
25. Maude Apatow
ShareThe 'Euphoria' alum has been rocking some glamorous red carpet looks as of late, and she did not miss at the Met Gala.
24. Quannah Chasinghorse
ShareThe model and land protector came to represent her Native American heritage in her gorgeous gown and accessories.
23. Gunna
ShareWe always look forward to what Gunna is going to "wow" us with on the red carpet, and his golden thorn cape is perfect!
22. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
ShareIt's impossible for Sophie Turner to not slay at a gilded age-themed gala, and we love that Joe Jonas was down to match his stunning pregnant wife.
21. Danai Gurira
ShareDanai Gurira looks absolutely regal at the event, even with a feather duster in hand.
20. Anitta
ShareThe Brazilian singer is serving so much class in this regal blue gown adorned with pearls.
19. Maisie Williams
ShareMaisie Williams' style evolution has gotten gradually edgier, and though she has no eyebrows, her Met Gala look is very chic.
18. Camila Cabello
ShareBreakups look good on Camila Cabello, who is on fire in all white. The imagination of the layering in her dress with flower adornment looks like bouquets!
17. Lori Harvey
ShareLori Harvey is showing off her perfectly sculpted body in this cascading black gown.
16. Kid Cudi
ShareKid Cudi looking like royalty in royal blue! He always knows how to incorporate bold colors in his fashion looks.
15. Patrick Schwarzenegger
SharePatrick Schwarzenegger's soft apricot suit and ascot paired with rust-colored accessories are a fantastically done men's Met Gala look.
14. Kate Moss
ShareThe legendary model showed how it's done with her jacket-dress.
13. Janelle Monáe
ShareThe singer came to absolutely slay the Met Gala in this glistening diamond dress by Ralph Lauren.
12. Hailey Bieber
ShareHailey Bieber looks so glamorous in cascading satin white feathers. The dark tights are a perfect contrast to the white look.
11. Mindy Kaling
ShareMindy Kaling pulled out all the stops in her flowing lilac gown adorned with purple flower shoulders.
10. Tessa Thompson
ShareTessa Thompson is a princess in her baby pink tulle gown.
9. Gwen Stefani
ShareGwen Stefani electrifies in this cascading lime gown.
8. Glenn Close
ShareGlenn Close looks as if this shade of pink was made for her! She is shining with youth and beauty.
7. Nicola Peltz
ShareNicola Peltz is an absolute '70s vixen vision in this billowing pink ensemble!
6. Cardi B
ShareCardi B always understands the assignment -- showing her interpretation of gilded age by simply adorning her whole body in gold Versace.
5. Billie Eilish
ShareYou already know much thought goes into Billie Eilish's looks, and at this year's Met Gala, her Gucci gown was made from all existing materials in an effort to being as eco-friendly as possible.
3. Megan Thee Stallion
ShareMegan Thee Stallion looks like a golden angel in this ethereal winged gown.
2. Teyana Taylor
ShareTeyana Taylor is a sea-space queen in this mystically ethereal blue gown and silver head piece.
1. Gigi Hadid
ShareGigi showed up her younger sister with her oxblood red Met Gala ensemble. Her puffer, corset and latex leggings are just untouchable.