Making a statement! Kim Kardashian has captivated the world’s attention at not one, but several Met Gala red carpets.
The Kardashians star made her debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City during the 2013 gala. At the time she was the plus-one of her then-husband, Kanye West, who was performing at the event. Kardashian was also pregnant with their first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, daughter North. (The exes, who were married from 2014 to 2022, also share daughter Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm.)
To go along with the 2013 theme, “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” the Skims founder donned a bold floral long-sleeved and high-neck gown with a thigh-high split created by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy. The designer opted for a stretchy, breathable fabric so Kardashian would remain comfortable with her growing bump.
As she walked the red carpet, social media users thought the dress looked similarly to the one Robin Williams sported in his 1993 film, Mrs. Doubtfire. Following her appearance, memes began to circulate that compared the two looks side-by-side. At the time, the late comedian quipped, “I think I wore it better!”
While strolling down memory lane of some of her best fashion looks with Vogue in November 2019, Kardashian confessed she was “crying the whole way home” after learning what the public thought of her outfit.
“I think Robin Williams even tweeted it, [he] said I looked like Mrs. Doubtfire. It was like this whole thing, so I just cried,” she recalled in the clip. “And now I love [the dress], like, now it’s sick. I look back and I’m like ‘Wow, they had the vision.’”
Following her first Met debacle, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum began to elevate her style as she opted for more sultry garments. In 2015, the reality star channeled her inner Cher as she glowed in a Roberto Cavalli original. The designer used sheer crystal embroidery and feather detailing for the to create the stunning white gown with a lengthy train.
As Kardashian became a regular attendee of the New York City soirée, she opted for bolder — and even controversial — selections. In 2022, the Selfish author faced backlash after she borrowed Marilyn Monroe’s famous Jean Louis gown for the spectacle. The historical slip dress, which the iconic movie star wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962, was loaned to Kardashian by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for the occasion. The TV personality went on a strict diet to ensure the dress would fit, losing 16 lbs in three weeks.
Following the event, Kardashian was accused of damaging the item upon its return to the museum. However, both Ripley and KKW Beauty founder refuted the accusations that the dress had additional rips and tears.
Keep scrolling to see Kardashian’s Met Gala looks over the years:
Credit: Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (2320863oe) Kim Kardashian West Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating the Punk: Chaos To Couture exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, America – 06 May 2013 KIM WEARING RICCARDO TISCI
May 2013
The reality star attended her first Met Gala while she was pregnant with North. Kardashian rocked a floral print turtleneck gown with gloved sleeves designed by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy.
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May 2014
Kardashian brought old Hollywood glamour back to life as she donned a simple blue strapless Lavin gown in honor of late designer Charles James. 
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May 2015
The California native channeled her inner pop diva as she sported the Roberto Cavalli dress, which took inspiration from the “Believe” songstress.
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May 2016
Kardashian brought the bling as she sparkled in a custom silver look crafted by Balmain.
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May 2017
The aspiring lawyer opted for a classic white Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder gown, looking effortlessly chic at the fundraiser.
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May 2018
Kardashian glowed like a goddess in the gold Versace gown which featured embroidered crosses to match the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
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May 2019
The California native looked like she stepped out of the sea when she arrived at the red carpet in a custom skin-tight nude garment from Thierry Mugler. Kardashian and the late designer went for the “wet look” with damp-looking hair and a water droplet-inspired manicure.
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September 2021
Kardashian stunned the red carpet while she was covered from head-to-toe in the full-body black ensemble from Balenciaga.
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May 2022
The businesswoman made headlines for her controversial choice to wear the iconic gown donned by Monroe during her sultry “Happy Birthday” performance to President Kennedy in 1962.
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May 2023
When it came to honoring the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld for her 2023 Met Gala look, Kardashian told Vogue she knew she “wanted pearls.” She did just that with a custom Schiaparelli dress featuring 50,000 real pearls and strings of jewels. The outfit — which was reminiscent of her 2007 Playboy shoot — also consisted of a white coat with a train and a bejeweled diamond and pearl necklace.
