Met Gala 2018: See How Your Favourite Stars Got Ready

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A behind-the-scenes look into fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala 2018

The Met Gala 2018 is finally here and thanks to social media, Instagram in particular, we’re able to get a sneak peek at how Hollywood A-listers and music’s biggest icons prep for fashion’s biggest night. From lounging in bed in diamond tiaras to beauty boomerangs being primped and pampered, here is how your favourite celebrities got ready.

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Ready to go! Thank you to the entire @versace team for working so hard to make me an eco dress. The fabric and lining used are both 100% organic silk ecologically dyed, the threads are 100% organic cotton and everything is certificated as GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard. Thank you to my super team @hungvanngo @davidvoncannon @georgecortina and @deborahlippman for getting me ready for tonight!✨ 🙏✨ Pronta! Obrigada por toda equipe da @versace por trabalhar tão duro para fazer meu vestido totalmente sustentável. O tecido e forro de seda são 100% orgânicos e ecologicamente tingidos, as linhas são de algodão 100% orgânico e tudo é certificado pela organização GOTS.Obrigada @hungvanngo @davidvoncannon @georgecortina e @deborahlippman por me prepararem para esta noite!

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WHO: Gisele Caroline Bündchen
WHAT: It takes an entourage of Hollywood’s best ( @hungvanngo @davidvoncannon@georgecortina and @deborahlippman) to get the Brazilian bombshell Met Gala ready

WHO: Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin
WHAT: Hairstylist Jen Atkin shared cute behind-the-scene videos as our favourite model trio got ready together

WHO: Selena Gomez
WHAT: Wondering who gave this beauty killer sparkly lids? The songstress popped up on makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s Instagram as he shared with fans what he used for her bronze goddess look

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Started at 14, now I’m here. #MetBall

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WHO: Hailee Steinfeld
WHAT: Between makeup and hair, the American actress and singer snuck in a quick snooze before her 8th Met Gala appearance

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Tonight’s makeup was all about this lustrous, heavenly, Hollywood lip on the hypnotising #amalclooney for the #MetGala tonight!!! #metheavenlybodies The magic makeup look is: 👁 : Eyes to mesmerise in Marie Antoinette, prime and pop shade from the exagger-eyes palette, the Audrey eye powder pencil and legendary lashes volume 2. 💄 : Kiss n’ Tell lip liner & Walk of fame Hollywood lips mixed with Screen siren & Collagen lip bath on top for a dewy plumped lip. 🌟 : Light wonder foundation in 6 shade & 7, Hollywood flawless filter, Hollywood beauty light wand & Filmstar bronze & glow _Amal is wearing @richardquinn1 & hair by @rodortega4hair – – – #MetBall #metball2018 #nyc #newyork #CharlotteTilbury #Makeup #Beauty #LOVE #MakeupGuru #Lipsticks #Lips #LipstickHeaven #MakeupAddict #BeautyCollection #MakeupCollection

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WHO: Amal Clooney
WHAT: The Lebanese beauty’s long-time make-up artist, Charlotte Tilbury, proved that it was all about the statement lip as she revealed exactly what went into giving Mrs.Clooney her glam beauty look

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💥The first Monday in May💥 || @hm #HM #MetGala

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WHO: Jasmine Sanders
WHAT: Bringing her princess fantasies to life, Jasmine Sanders showed off literal golden barbie locks for the Met 2018

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6:38pm getting sewn into my gown 🖤 #MetGala

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WHO: Karlie Kloss
WHAT: How do the stars get into their dresses? Model Karlie Kloss gave us the dirt as she posted an image of herself getting sewn into her Brandon Maxwell gown

WHO: Kate Moss
WHAT: Who got our favourite super model get Met Gala ready? Iconic makeup artist and longterm friend Pat McGrath of course!

WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
WHAT: We all might have gotten distracted with Rosie’s gold halo headpiece, but her silky knotted bun was equally  as impressive. Hairstylist Christian Wood gave us the perfect behind shot to see just how he constructed the blonde knot

WHO: Jourdan Dunn
WHAT: Not only did she make the case for the cape, but the Victoria’s Secret model looked angelic as she posed on a rooftop terrace before heading out for the night

WHO: Anne Hathaway
WHAT: Kisses in between hair and makeup? Celebrity artist Kate Lee posted a boomerang of Anne Hathaway blowing out smooches as she got her glam on

WHO: Diane Kruger
WHAT: Bridget Brager, Kruger’s hairstylist for fashion’s biggest night got caught in the actress’ up close and personal snap

WHO: Zoe Kravitz
WHAT: Kravitz’s makeup artist Nina Park revealed the trick to getting her rosy glow

WHO: Amanda Seyfried
WHAT: The Anon star made concentration her main priority as she got primed and prepped for that heavenly look

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Met prep

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WHO: Emily Ratajkowski
WHAT: Emrata gave a sneak peek of her jewellery try ons pre-Met

WHO: Joan Smalls
WHAT: Hairstylist Kaye Michele shared a snap of the model showing off her golden look with a sexy twirl

WHO: Ruth Negga
WHAT: The Ethiopian-born Irish actress goofed around with her longterm hairstylist Lacy Redway

WHO: Lily Collins
WHAT: Makeup artist Fiona Stilles painted a dramatic picture for Lily Collins’s gothic take on this year’s Met theme

WHO: Lily Collins
WHAT: Michelle William’s go-to beauty pal Angela Levin snapped the star getting in a quick nap mid makeup prep

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