Met Gala 2021: How to Watch the Live Stream

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Photo credit: Kevin Tachman/MG19 - Getty Images

The first Monday in May is known as the biggest star-studded fashion event of the year — the Met Gala. However, this year's gala was rescheduled to Monday, September 13 because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This year's theme is "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion," followed by "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," debuting in May 2022. Especially after missing out on the Met Gala in 2020, a double-feature like this is seriously called for.

So, if you're looking to watch your favorite celebs walk the iconic Met steps in real-time, look no further. Stars like Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Zendaya, and Kylie and Kendall Jenner have turned out intricate looks for the fashion event in the past, so you already know this year's attendees will be on 👏 it👏. Ahead, find all the details on how you can watch the 2021 Met Gala.

When is the 2021 Met Gala?

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Photo credit: Theo Wargo - Getty Images


The 2021 Met Gala takes place on Monday, September 13 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

How to watch the Met Gala

Whew, do I have good news for fashion fiends and pop culture junkies alike. Vogue will be hosting an official live stream on Twitter, where actor and recording artist Keke Palmer and actor, writer, and director Ilana Glazer will be official correspondents. Keke and Ilana are both comedic queens, so they're bound to bring their flair while giving behind-the-scenes access to the gala's famous red carpet and interviewing celebs as they arrive. Mark your calendars and set your reminders, because the live stream begins on Vogue's Twitter profile at 5:30 p.m. EST.

The E! network will also be airing its Live From E!: The 2021 Met Gala special on Monday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. EST. It will be hosted by a panel of journalists, fashion and pop culture experts, including E! News' Nightly Pop co-host Nina Parker and Karamo Brown of Netflix's Queer Eye.

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Photo credit: Neilson Barnard - Getty Images

Of course, Seventeen will also be providing live updates as celebs make their grand entrances throughout the evening. Plus, with Gen-Z powerhouses Billie Eilish, Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gordon being co-chairs of the event, it's bound to be an interesting and iconic evening.

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