Excited for mother-to-be Kiara Advani’s Met Gala debut? Here are 5 iconic maternity looks from the Met Gala

Soon-to-be-mother Kiara Advani is all set to make her much-anticipated Met Gala debut at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5. The Bollywood diva will be joining some of the biggest names from the global fashion scene, and fans are already eager to catch a glimpse of her maternity glow and possibly, her baby bump on the red carpet. But Kiara won’t be the first to make headlines while expecting. Over the years, several celebrities have graced the Met Gala steps proudly flaunting their pregnancy, with some even using the occasion to announce the big news. As we gear up for Kiara’s debut, let’s revisit five of the most unforgettable pregnant looks that turned the Met Gala into a celebration of style and motherhood.

Cardi B’s 2018 Met Gala debut look talked about notes of avant-garde and more. She proudly flaunted her baby bump in an extravagant Moschino gown designed by Jeremy Scott and completed it with a matching headpiece. The golden gem-encrusted slit-cut gown accentuated her maternity curves, however, the matching headgear and iconic choker set stole the ultimate spotlight.
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In 2023, Rihanna made a show-stopping appearance in white, paying tribute to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld with signature flair. Pregnant with her second child at the time, the style icon embraced the moment with a dramatic Valentino ensemble that turned heads instantly. She arrived wrapped in a voluminous rose-covered cape, capturing the floral romanticism Lagerfeld often favoured. Later, she shed the outer layer to reveal a sleek, body-hugging white gown featuring a plunging neckline and delicate noodle straps—an unforgettable blend of elegance and edge that only Rihanna could pull off.
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Pregnant with her first child, North West, in 2013, Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet in a customised Givenchy gown by Riccardo Tisci, created out of a floral-printed jersey with grommet details that featured attached sleeves and a turtle neckline, and perfectly matched it with sophisticated gloves and shoes. She was accompanied by her then-boyfriend, Kanye West, who kept all things simple and wore a chic suit by the same luxury label.
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Looking like a glowing goddess in gold, Hollywood’s knocked-up girl next door is from the mid-2000s era. Kate Hudson flaunted her baby bump at the 2011 MET Gala. Celebrating the legacy of designer Alexander McQueen, she donned a beautiful Stella McCartney silk gown featuring a flowy trail and cinched waistline; she looked ethereal, matching the show with a sparkling crown.
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In 2016, the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ star attended the prestigious MET Gala and was expecting her second child with husband-actor John Krasinski. Shining away in a stunning midnight blue Michael Kors gown, the sheer-body fit full-length gown featured fitted full sleeves and a round neckline and came with an extended trail that looked subtle yet iconic. Keeping a sophisticated fit for the hour, she was one of the standout divas of the night and was worth USD 100,000, i.e., Rs 85,67,450.
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