Tom Holland was there to support Zendaya for the 2025 Met Gala—he just wasn’t at the actual event.
Indeed, the Spider-Man star joined his fiancée ahead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Benefit in New York City May 5 at The Surrey hotel as she got ready for fashion’s biggest night.
But before Zendaya walked the museum’s stairs in a custom all-white Louis Vuitton suit and matching hat (styled, of course, by her longtime stylist Law Roach), Tom was seen sporting a Canadian tuxedo and orange ball cap while leaving the New York hotel.
As for why the Marvel star didn’t join the Euphoria actress at the actual event? He has made it pretty clear he doesn’t want to steal Zendaya’s spotlight, telling Men’s Health in January he typically avoids walking a red carpet with his fiancée “because it’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and if we go together, it’s about us.”
In fact, despite Zendaya’s prolific status at the annual Met Gala and their years-long relationship, Tom has never attended the annual fundraiser—which this year raised more money for its “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit than it ever had before.
Although the Crowded Room star was not physically with her at the event, he was there in spirit in the form of Zendaya’s accessories. Most notably, in addition to the Bvlgari serpent brooch, gold diamond earrings and platinum diamond ring, she donned the massive engagement ring that she first debuted at the 2025 Golden Globes.
While Zendaya was certain to flash the special jewelry, Law has made sure to note that the wedding isn’t happening any time soon.
“It’s far away,” the stylist told E! News last month. “They’re both doing a bunch of movies this year and there’s a lot of premieres next year so you’ll see a lot of red carpets.
Though Tom wasn’t at the event, read on to see all the stars who showed up and showed out at the 2025 Met Gala.
Rihanna
In custom Marc Jacobs.
A$AP Rocky
In custom Awge, Bvlgari jewelry and Briony Raymond umbrella.
Zendaya
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Serena Williams
In custom Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Kim Kardashian
In custom Chrome Hearts.
Halle Berry
In LaQuan Smith.
Sabrina Carpenter
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Colman Domingo
In Valentino with Boucheron jewelry.
Kylie Jenner
In custom Ferragamo.
Cardi B
In Burberry.
Hailey Bieber
In custom Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Cynthia Erivo
In custom Givenchy.
Kendall Jenner
In Torishéju.
Gigi Hadid
In custom Miu Miu.
Sydney Sweeney
In custom Miu Miu.
Zoe Saldaña
In Thom Browne.
Callum Turner & Dua Lipa
In custom Chanel.
Miley Cyrus
In Alaïa.
Shakira
In custom Prabal Gurung.
Nicole Kidman
In custom Balenciaga Couture and Wolford tights.
Chappell Roan
In a custom look sourced by Paul Tazewell.
Megan Thee Stallion
In custom Michael Kors Collection and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Pamela Anderson
In Tory Burch.
Halle Bailey
In Coach.
Charli XCX
In custom Ann Demeulemeester.
Doja Cat
In custom Marc Jacobs and Wolford tights.
Anne Hathaway
In Carolina Herrera.
Diana Ross
In Ugo Mozie.
Lorde
In Thom Browne.
Demi Moore
In custom Thom Browne.