Patrick Schwarzenegger Goes Bold in Corset-Accented Ensemble at 2026 Met Gala

Patrick Schwarzenegger turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, arriving in a fashion-forward ensemble that commanded attention.

The 32-year-old actor made quite the statement with his corseted look, which blended multiple fabrics and was accessorized with a cane. His footwear of choice was Christian Louboutin boots, while his hair was styled by American Crew.

This year's Met Gala centered on the museum's Costume Art exhibition, which examines "the 'centrality of the dressed body' through depictions and interpretations of the human form in the Met's extensive collection." The dress code reflected this focus with the theme "Fashion is Art," and the evening brought together hundreds of A-list celebrities under the co-chairmanship of Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

The timing of Schwarzenegger's Met Gala appearance coincided with an exciting career announcement. Earlier that day, it was revealed that he will star in the upcoming film The Bookie & The Bruiser, alongside Theo James and Vince Vaughn.

The film is set in 1959 New York City and follows two World War II veterans who have returned as fundamentally changed men. The story centers on Rivner, a contemplative Jewish character played by James, and Boscolo, a larger-than-life Italian-American tough portrayed by Vaughn. Resistant to authority and unwilling to conform to societal expectations, the pair establish themselves as a bookmaker and enforcer, operating a lucrative underground gambling enterprise. Their venture flourishes until they become entangled in a brutal territorial conflict between the Mafia and an Irish gang, ultimately forcing them into a desperate struggle for survival.