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Amanda Seyfried on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ and society
Amanda Seyfried is reflecting deeply on the world around her, and her latest role is only intensifying those feelings.
While promoting The Testament of Ann Lee, the actress admitted she’s been struggling with the state of America.
Seyfried said that talking so much about Ann Lee, the 18th-century founder of the Shakers whom she portrays in the film, has pushed her to think about what community really means today.
“How about we all don’t have any kind of agendas? How about our agenda is take care of each other?” she said, calling socialism “a gorgeous idea” in the sense of shared care, even if she knows the term can be misunderstood.
For her, the concept is simple: “If I have more money, I can spend more money on other people.”
In Mona Fastvold’s drama, Seyfried steps into the role of a woman who endured devastating loss, four children, and transformed her grief into a movement centered on equality and communal life.
The film layers trauma, faith, healing, and unexpectedly, humour.
Before a screening at the SCAD Film Festival, she even encouraged the audience to embrace its off-beat tone, telling them, “I give you permission to laugh.”
But the connection she draws between Ann Lee’s world and the present is what weighs on her most.
Seyfried remembers how, after 9/11, people came together in a way that felt instinctive and selfless.
“Everybody dropped everything for each other,” she said, noting how distant that collective spirit now feels.
“We shouldn’t have to have a meteor or a house-on-fire situation in order to drop everything for each other.”
Her reflections turned into a broader plea, one rooted in the idea that people are more alike than they admit.
“We all want to be seen, we all want to be loved, we all want to be desired,” she said, pointing out that both sides of any divide share the same basic wants.
That’s why she questions what anyone gains from greed, ego or defensiveness, emotions she believes are pulling people apart rather than bringing them together.
Seyfried’s performance in The Testament of Ann Lee is already being praised, but it’s clear the experience is shaping her in ways that go beyond the screen.
Through the story of a woman who built a community from loss, Seyfried is holding up a mirror to the present, urging for something simple, a return to taking care of one another.
Cosmopolitan editor discusses what celebrities might wear
A senior fashion editor at Cosmopolitan said celebrities’ outfits could vary vastly as they take on their own interpretations of this year’s theme.
Jessica Neises said some could lean into the “body and fitted silhouettes,” meaning bodycon dresses. Some stars could also tap into the art side.
“Maybe the garment itself is a beautiful piece of art with embroidery or different beading,” she said.
Neises said she thinks there will be a lot of color and vibrancy on the red carpet.
“Tonight is not about being quiet with the fashion. It’s really about being loud. Hopefully, no plain black suits. We want extravagance,” she said.
Venus Williams
Tennis players Venus Williams is serving as one of the co-chairs of the event. She, like many other attendees tonight, is leaning into statement jewelry.
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Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
Nicole Kidman, one of tonight’s co-chairs of the event, brings along her daughter, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. This is Sunday Rose’s first time attending the Met Gala, while Nicole is a seasoned pro who has attended the event for over 20 years.
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Chloe Malle
Chloe Malle replaced Wintour as head of editorial content at Vogue in September 2025 at the age of 38.
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Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour, now the chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, arrives at the Met Gala. Wintour is the deciding force behind who gets to attend the prestigious event.
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Actress and model Cara Delevingne stuns on the red carpet
Cara Delevingne, one of the red carpet hosts for Vogue, arrives in a custom Ralph Lauren dress. Delevingne has been a frequent face at the Met Gala since her first appearance in 2011.
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Who is hosting the Met Gala?
Singer Beyoncé, Actress Nicole Kidman and tennis player Venus Williams will co-chair the event alongside Anna Wintour.
There’s also a host committee chaired by designer Anthony Vaccarello and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz.
There are several celebrities who are also on the host committee. It includes musicians Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, LISA, Sam Smith and Yseult; dancer Misty Copeland; actors Teyana Taylor, Elizabeth Debicki, Gwendoline Christie and Lena Dunham; WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson; models Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser and Lauren Wasser; Vogue editor Chloe Malle; and artist Anna Weyant.
Vogue red carpet hosts, Ashley Graham and Emma Chamberlain, arrive
Model Ashley Graham and influencer Emma Chamberlain will serve as Vogue’s red-carpet hosts throughout the evening, alongside actor Cara Delevingne and TV personality La La Anthony.
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What is the dress code?
The Met Gala’s dress code is “Fashion is Art,” going hand-in-hand with the “Costume Art” theme.
Organizers say the show will highlight the connection between clothing and the body and the “complex interplay between artistic representations of the body and fashion as an embodied art form.”
What time does the red carpet start?
The event is held on the first Monday in May every year at the museum in New York City.
Arrivals officially start at 5:30 p.m., but many stars are known to show up late.
Singer Rihanna showed up around 10 p.m. last year, just after rapper and Bronx native Cardi B and actress Halle Berry. The first to arrive last year was singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor a little after 5 p.m.
Members of the press check in hours before to line up along The Met’s iconic steps and watch the stars arrive.
What does the theme “Costume Art” mean?
The annual gala is based on the spring exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
“Costume Art” strives to make the connection between bodies and the clothes they wear, according to the exhibit’s curator.
“Costume Art will present a dynamic and scholarly conversation between garments from The Costume Institute and an array of artworks from across The Met’s collection, elevating universal and timeless themes while bringing forward new ideas and ways of seeing,” said Max Hollein, CEO of The Met.
Jack Brooksbank, turning 40 appears to have been a far more low-key affair this year, shaped by family priorities, changing circumstances, and a fresh chapter in life.
The businessman, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, marked the occasion quietly alongside wife Princess Eugenie and their two young sons, August and Ernest.
The intimate tone of the day comes just as Buckingham Palace confirmed the couple are expecting their third child.
Eugenie offered a rare personal glimpse into their celebrations, sharing relaxed beachside photographs and a heartfelt tribute: “Happy 40th my love. Here’s to another 16. xx”
In recent years, Brooksbank’s life has undergone a notable transformation.
The couple’s move to Portugal in 2022 marked a turning point, offering a quieter environment away from the intensity of royal life in the UK.
There, Brooksbank has been involved with the Discovery Land Company, contributing to high-end property developments, while also continuing his own drinks venture launched in 2016.
This more private chapter comes amid ongoing public scrutiny surrounding the wider York family, which insiders suggest has naturally encouraged a more reserved approach to public life.
As a result, celebrations that might once have been high-profile have instead taken on a more reflective and intimate tone.
Jake Paul has broken his silence after singing sensation Olivia Rodrigo mocked him during her Saturday Night Live appearance over the weekend.
The 23-year-old musician hosted the NBC’s flagship sketch show and mocked the YouTuber-turned-boxer of “beating up old guys on Netflix,” apparently referencing Jake’s fight against the boxing legend Mike Tyson.
During her monologue, Rodrigo recalled her childhood projects and quipped, “When I was 13, I was on a Disney show called Bizaardvark, and we have an incredible cast, which included acting legend Jake Paul.”
She also recalled the conversations both stars had at that time, saying, “And we’d always talk about our futures, me and Jake. I’d say, ‘I really wanna create music that explores the complexities of girls my age,’ and he’d say, ‘Well, one day I really wanna beat up old guys on Netflix’.”
In a 2024 bout livestreamed on Netflix, Jake defeated the 58-year-old legend Tyson, which was widely described as a spectacle more than a real fight.
Rodrigo is having a successful music career and Paul has transitioned from a social media sensation to a boxer, so apparently both achieved their childhood dreams.
The songstress said, “And we both did it, hooray!”
Jake took to X to respond to Rodrigo’s monologue and wrote, “We had the vision [crying laughing emoji] I told you that you would sell stadiums out and then we both did proud of you fr [for real].”
Olivia Rodrigo and Jake Paul starred together on the Disney Channel sitcom Bizaardvark, which ran for three seasons from 2013 to 2016.
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