Actress Halle Berry played with the Met Gala's theme of sartorial disguise on Monday in a body-hugging LaQuan Smith gown and a cropped tuxedo jacket, paired with a fishnet veil over her eyes. The look that required 1,455 hours to make featured a dipping neckline that showed off debut Cartier jewelry, according to British Vogue.

Amidst awful representation of the theme and some of the most gorgeous dresses to date, Halle Berry’s x-rated Met Gala outfit seemingly flew under the radar until we were collectively confronted by the shadow of her pubic area on Twitter.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s pants-less look, which she paired with a long train, white dress shirt and towering heels, was also met with mixed reviews on social media. The singer told Vogue on the red carpet that Met Gala co-chair Pharrell Williams convinced her to try out the unconventional attire.

Halle Berry's Met Gala appearance in 2025 sparked a fashion debate. Her LaQuan Smith dress, featuring cutouts and sheer fabric, divided opinions. Some praised her boldness, while others criticized ...

Halle Berry’s bold look at Met Gala 2025 stole the spotlight. Find out why her see-through LaQuan Smith dress sparked praise, backlash, and rumors.