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The annual Met Gala returns for its Costume Institute benefit with the spotlight inevitably falling on fashion and pairing moments. Beyond designers and themes, many eyes will be trained on which duos choose to present themselves as a couple on the steps. This preview surveys the names circulating in reports and gossip columns, highlighting who is confirmed to attend in an official capacity and which relationships are newly visible to the public.
While the museum side of the evening centers on the spring exhibition ‘Costume Art’, the social storytelling around the event often centers on romantic narratives: announcements, first public appearances and even engagement reveals. Below, find organized snapshots of the most talked-about pairings — including provenance, prior relationships and the signals that suggest a red carpet pairing is possible.
Engaged and reportedly engaged couples
The buzz around Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles has intensified since they were first seen together in August 2026. Reports circulated further when Kravitz was photographed wearing a new diamond ring on April 19, prompting outlets to describe the pair as engaged and say they shared the news within their inner circles. For context, Kravitz previously had public relationships that included a marriage to Karl Glusman and a high-profile engagement to Channing Tatum, while Styles was linked to Taylor Russell and, before that, Olivia Wilde. If true, an engagement announcement ahead of or on the carpet would be one of the night’s biggest narratives.
Another duo drawing attention is Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph, who were first connected publicly in November 2026. The pair have been photographed together multiple times, most recently in New York City in March, which adds momentum to speculation about whether they will make a formal red carpet appearance. Powell’s past relationships and Randolph’s previous long-term partnership are often referenced in coverage of their current status, but the recent frequency of sightings suggests a more established pairing.
New romances likely to step out together
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are among the rumored couples fans expect to see. Their chemistry was first noted at a music festival, where they appeared to be dancing close to one another; an anonymous tip line later reported a more intimate after-party encounter. Media outlets have credited family matchmaking in their early pairing reports, though neither Jenner nor Elordi has publicly confirmed the romance. Jenner’s recent past includes high-profile relationships with artists and athletes, which heightens interest in any new accompaniment on the Met steps.
Meanwhile, fashion and motorsport headlines intersect with the rumored connection between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton. Sightings of the pair in cities such as Tokyo and London, and at Los Angeles International Airport, have fueled claims of an on-again romantic chapter for Kardashian following high-profile past relationships. Hamilton’s previous public relationship with Nicole Scherzinger remains the most widely confirmed link on his record. If they attend together, the combination of Kardashian’s red carpet history and Hamilton’s global fame would make their appearance highly visible.
Couples emerging from public events
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have been linked since they were reportedly first seen together in Italy and later made their connection visible at a music festival. Reports indicate their relationship began in mid-2026 after Sweeney’s split from her former fiancé. Braun’s previous marriage and Sweeney’s recent engagement history are commonly mentioned in profiles, but if they choose the Met steps as a place to appear together, their pairing would be a notable example of cross-industry coupling – entertainment meets music executive in full view.
What to expect from the evening: attendees and style echoes
The guest list will go beyond couples. High-level participants include co-chairs and hosts, and fashion insiders note that public figures from music, film and sport are frequently present. This year’s hosting group contains major pop names, while attendees expected to appear include established actors, performers and athletes. Fashion commentary ahead of the event has also revisited standout looks from the previous year to set expectations for how artists and entertainers might interpret the theme.
Past looks that shape predictions
Revisiting notable 2026 selections offers clues about potential direction: for example, Rihanna in Marc Jacobs and Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton were memorable contrasts of glamour and tailoring. Artists such as Miley Cyrus in Alaïa, Doja Cat in Marc Jacobs and Bad Bunny in Prada illustrated how performers used designer language to interpret the red carpet. Observers will be watching which designers the rumored couples pick and whether they synchronize their looks for a coordinated appearance on the steps.
Final note
Whether any of these pairings choose to go public at the Met Gala remains to be seen, but patterns of sightings, reported milestones and attendance lists make the evening rich with anticipation. Expect the conversation to move quickly from fashion to relationship framing as cameras capture who arrives together and who opts for a solo moment on one of the world’s most photographed staircases.