Halle Berry had not one, but two superfine looks to go.
With the Catwoman alum making her return to the 2025 Met Gala after an eight-year absence in a stunning risqué gown, she was more than prepared when it came to her looks for the evening’s “Tailored For You” dress code, thanks to designer LaQuan Smith.
“It was so fun and so easy,” Halle told E! News while getting a snack at Raising Cane’s after the event. “He showed me some sketches. I chose two that I really liked, so he made two dresses.”
“The dresses were gorgeous,” she continued. “I could hardly choose. I asked LaQuan, ‘Which one would you like me to wear?’ So, I chose his favorite.”
It’s understandable why he was partial to the look as the X-Men star dazzled in a striped gown featuring sheer cutouts from the waist down, which took 1,455 hours to bring to life. (For more with Halle, tune into E! News tonight, May 6, at 11 p.m.)
But the event didn’t end there as the stars made their way into the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a night to remember. With the gala celebrating Black men’s style—going hand in hand with the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—Stevie Wonder’s surprise performance was perfect.
“That was just like a jaw-dropping moment,” Halle added. “I had no idea that we’d get to see a show like that. He has such a good voice and form. It was a real treat.”
Another highlight for the Oscar winner? Getting Raising Cane’s after the evening came to an end.
“The Cane’s sauce here is the bomb,” she gushed. “It’s good on anything, so they told me I could have a little treat for myself.”
It’s especially rewarding since Halle admitted that she ate light ahead of the Met Gala to ensure her dress fits perfectly. LaQuan explained to Vogue that he was going for “a mix of sexy-Bond-girl meets Harlem Renaissance” for her form-fitting look.
“It captures the theme’s message of self-expression and being bold in the way that you look and dress,” he added. “The dress’s details showcase the ethos of the theme: exaggerated lines, luxurious fabrics, and sheer boldness.”
Keep reading to see all the dazzling looks at the 2025 Met Gala.
-Reporting by Emily Curl
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.