The Met Gala By The Numbers

The 2026 Met Gala will take place Monday, May 4. The Onion examines the key facts and figures behind the annual star-studded event.

1 in 3

Invitees aware the Met is a museum

5th

Floor where the real Anna Wintour is safely stored while her decoy attends the gala

$25

Target gift card awarded to Best Dressed" winner

$350,000

Cost to sit at a table and watch Jacob Elordi eat shrimp

1

Amount of Maggie Gyllenhaals who typically show up

4

Minimum number of inches hemline must extend beyond fingertips to comply with dress code

330

Members in the Post Your Met Gala Dress 2026" Facebook group

$119,000

Cost of last-minute program reprint to fix Anna Centaur" typo

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