Famous stars risk the wrath of Anna Wintour as they break her golden rule on fashion’s biggest night.
On social media, many viewers were stunned after famous stars risked the wrath of Anna Wintour by breaking her golden rule at the Met Gala.
The Met Gala 2025 brought glamour, style, and rebellion to the forefront.
Celebrities openly defied the event’s no-phone, no-social-media policy.
This policy is enforced by Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.
Megan Thee Stallion, Halle Bailey, and Questlove were among the high-profile guests who took out their phones to document the event, despite the ban
The Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is known for elegance and exclusivity, but this year, rule-breaking made headlines.
Megan Thee Stallion gave fans a forbidden behind-the-scenes look at the Met Gala
Several A-list celebrities break the rule of the Met Gala
Michael Kors
On social media, many viewers stunned as Megan Thee Stallion posted multiple Instagram videos from inside the venue.
She also admitted: “We’re not supposed to have our phones, but we’re doin’ it.”
Dressed in a custom Michael Kors gown, she filmed herself enjoying lobster rolls.
In the footage, she was seen mingling with fellow stars like Doja Cat, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Angel Reese.
She captured moments with Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o, Serena Williams, and Cynthia Erivo—all while proudly flaunting her unauthorized phone use.
In the comment selection, fan joked about Anna Wintour’s potential reaction and praising Megan for showing the Met Gala’s exclusive inside moments.
Questlove
Questlove joined the rule-breaking with a star-studded bathroom selfie that went viral
Not to be outdone, Grammy-winning producer Questlove also defied Wintour’s strict rules, though in a more discreet fashion than Megan Thee Stallion.
He gathered an elite group—including co-chairs Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo—for a massive selfie taken inside the bathroom of the museum.
The group photo featured Cynthia Erivo, Tracee Ellis Ross, Quinta Brunson, Tramell Tillman, Sarah Snook, Sabrina Carpenter, and even James Corden.
Though shared subtly, the image gave fans a rare, intimate glimpse of the event’s relaxed moments far from the red carpet spotlight.
Megan Thee Stallion
Beyond the red carpet, Megan’s footage showed celebrities laughing, eating, and enjoying themselves freely—away from the press and formal posing.
Fans appreciated these raw glimpses, expressing gratitude in the comments: “This is the content we want and need! Thank you,” one wrote.
Despite fears that Megan or Questlove could face backlash or lose future invitations, many praised their boldness and authenticity.
Their videos humanized the glamorous spectacle, reminding fans that behind the gowns are real people having fun.
Many fans criticized the Met Gala 2025 for being uninspired
While major stars like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Sydney Sweeney attended, fans noted the absence of iconic regulars such as Blake Lively and Lady Gaga.
The 2025 Met Gala theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—encouraged creativity. However, many guests arrived in underwhelming black and gray ensembles.
Online viewers described the event as visually dull. Some comparing the aesthetic to a funeral and questioning if the Met Gala has “lost its spark.”
Critics took to social media during Vogue’s livestream to call the event “boring.”
This came despite the event’s cultural significance and its opportunity for bold, artistic expression.
One person said: The Met Gala used to be the epitome of fashion….now just Tik Tok Temu for rappers, influencers and thugs. Sad.
A second wrote: Lord, grant me strength today. ZOMG, that picture of Stella kissing Rihanna’s stomach is beyond embarrassing!
While a third commented: It’s not surprising, who was ignoring the rules! Typical.
Another user added: Surely its about time Anna Wintour was cancelled.
This whole thing is so high school! What a joke! Someone else said.
Shockingly, I think that Kim Kardashian had one of the best looks.