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Naomi Parris

Blake Lively Is Met Gala Royalty: A Look Back At Her Most Iconic Moments

Blake Lively at the 2022 Met Gala "In America: An Anthology of Fashion." (Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

If there's anyone you can count on to deliver a groundbreaking ensemble at the Met Gala while staying on theme, it's Blake Lively. The Gossip Girl star has cemented herself as queen of the Met Gala red carpet thanks to her awe-inspiring looks over the years. Perhaps your mind goes to the pink Burberry gown with red floral embroidery she wore to 2016's "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," which could pass for this year's Garden theme. Then there was that stunning rose Atelier Versace gown that famously oxidized into a light blue skirt for the 2022 "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" Met Gala where she was co-chair.

And how could we forget her interpretation of 2018's catholic theme? Once again partnering with the famed Italian house, Lively wore a red Versace gown (and crown) with an intricately beaded bodice that took over 600 hours to make. Another of her major Met Gala moments came courtesy of the champagne Gucci dress she wore back in 2014. The Old-Hollywood look featured a dazzling beaded gown and dramatic cape that graciously kissed the floor, while her signature long blonde tresses were styled in gorgeous vintage curls.

Lively never misses the mark, so here's to hoping that she shows up at this Monday's red carpet. Keep scrolling for some of the star's greatest style moments in Met Gala history.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2022

Lively wearing Atelier Versace at the 2022 Met Gala. (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

In a look that's reminiscent of Lady Liberty, Lively commanded the carpet in an Atelier Versace gown, opera-length gloves, and a crown.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2018

The star wearing Atelier Versace at 2018's "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" gala. (Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Lively nailed the heavenly theme in a custom-made halo by Lorraine Schwartz and a custom red-and-gold Versace gown with a mega train also known as "her favorite dress ever," she told Vogue.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2017

The star at the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala. (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Clearly a fan of Versace, Lively wore a gold figure-flattering dress with blue feather detail.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2016

Lively wearing Burberry at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" gala in 2016. (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

While pregnant with her second child, Lively unexpectedly matched with the Met steps in a light pink Burberry gown with a sheer train adorned with red roses.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2014

Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds wearing Gucci at the 2014 Met Gala. (Credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)

The 2014 gala marked the couple's first red carpet appearance together, both wearing Gucci. Lively wore a Gucci Première blush gown with a long train, while Reynolds opted for a classic black-and-white tux.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2013

Lively wearing Gucci at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" gala. (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Lively proved her sartorial versatility in an edgy, strapless Gucci Première gown with a full feather-and-organza skirt and smoky eye makeup for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" gala in 2013.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2011

The star wore Chanel to the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala in 2011. (Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

The theme was all about Alexander McQueen, but the actress took a less obvious approach in an embroidered Chanel Haute Couture gown with Christian Louboutin sandals.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2010

Lively wearing Marchesa at the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" themed-gala in 2010. (Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

A minidress for the Met Gala? Groundbreaking. Lively traded her usual gowns for a playful lapis Marchesa mini dress paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Blake Lively, Met Gala 2008

Lively wearing Ralph Lauren at her Met Gala debut in 2008. (Credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

For her Met Gala debut, Lively stepped out in a black Ralph Lauren strapless gown embellished with feathers on the trumpet skirt. She accessorized with matching gloves and sparkling bracelets.

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