Serena Williams Brings Metallic Glamour to Met Gala 2026

Serena Williams commanded attention on the Met Gala red carpet Monday evening, making her entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The 44-year-old tennis icon turned heads in a striking ensemble that masterfully blended two precious metals. She wore a silver metallic dress by Marc Jacobs featuring a dramatic high slit, which she styled with gold gladiator heels. The footwear showcased intricate gold leaf embellishments along straps that extended up her legs.

Completing her look, Williams accessorized with David Yurman jewelry and an Audemars Piguet timepiece.

This year's Met Gala brought together hundreds of entertainment's biggest names to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Art exhibition. The showcase examines the "centrality of the dressed body" through representations of the human form drawn from the museum's vast holdings. The evening's theme, "Fashion is Art," set the tone for the night's most anticipated fashion moments.

The event featured an impressive lineup of co-chairs, including Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.