Met Gala 2023: Battle of the Kitties

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Despite much anticipation, Choupette herself did not make an appearance at the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night. But never fear — plenty of celebrities took the opportunity to pay homage to Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved feline.

So who was the top cat of the night — and who was the baddest kitty? WWD rates who was the cat’s meow.

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Jared Leto: 1

The most literal interpretation of Choupette. Leto is all talk that he doesn’t care what people think, but when you show up to the Met Gala looking like you got lost from the set of “The Masked Singer,” an intervention is needed. Kitties can be cute, but this oversized version was rather terrifying. We have a feeling Choupette is not happy — and we’re not purring either.

Jared Leto
Jared Leto

Lil Nas X: 4

Sexy kitty — meow! This glittery interpretation was equally glam rocker and mythological creature. Only Nas could have the confidence to carry this off — after all, he was basically naked at the Met Gala. Choupette might prefer a kitten heel, but Lil Nas made a case for a puss in boots. This is the night’s top cat.

Lil Nas X at the 2023 Met Gala: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023 in New York, New York.
Lil Nas X

Doja Cat: 3

She looks like an extra from “Cats,” but when you have Cat in your name, you maintain full rights to explore any of the feline references. Her commitment to the bit by meowing her way through interviews earns her points. The prosthetics of her nose took over the entire look — the rest of the dress got completely lost in the mix, and that’s unfortunate because it was beautiful.

Doja Cat at the 2023 Met Gala: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023 in New York, New York.
Doja Cat

MET GALA 2023 WRAP-UP:

Best of Fashion:

All of the Red Carpet Looks

Best of Beauty Looks

Report Card: Worst Dressed at the Met Gala

Report Card: Best Dressed at the Met Gala

The Best Men’s Looks

All of the Best Dressed Looks

Behind-the-Scenes:

Inside the Carlyle Hotel Departures

Inside the Mark Hotel Lobby Ahead of the Met Gala

Met Gala Battle of the Kitties

Tommy Hilfiger Sports Karl Lagerfeld’s Shirt

Behind the Scenes With Marion Cotillard

Getting Ready With Mindy Kaling

Time to Party:

The Boom Boom Room After Party

Inside the Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala After Party

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