Zendaya Stuns in Form-Fitting Bardot Dress at Met Gala After-Party Alongside Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jenna Ortega

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Zendaya Shines at Met Gala 2025 After-Parties as Stars Dazzle in NYC

[Image: Zendaya in a red Bardot dress, flanked by bodyguards]
Caption: Zendaya stunned in a form-fitting red dress while heading to a Met Gala after-party.

On a night celebrating fashion, Zendaya stole the spotlight at the Met Gala 2025 after-parties, held across New York City’s elite venues. After making waves on the main event’s red carpet in a white three-piece suit, the 28-year-old actress changed into a bold red Bardot dress and matching heels for her late-night appearances. She accessorized with a fringed shawl, epitomizing elegance as she navigated the rainy streets of Manhattan.

Hailey Bieber’s Return to the Spotlight

[Image: Hailey Bieber in a gold corset mini dress]
Caption: Hailey Bieber dazzled in a gold figure-hugging dress at an after-party.

Hailey Bieber made a striking return to the Met Gala after a three-year hiatus, attending solo while husband Justin Bieber stayed in Los Angeles. She turned heads in a Saint Laurent mini blazer dress at the main event, later swapping it for a glittering gold corset mini dress at an after-party. Her comeback followed rumors of past turmoil—in 2021, fans of Justin’s ex, Selena Gomez, allegedly heckled her, prompting her to wear sunglasses throughout the evening. Hailey later clarified on Call Her Daddy that the shades were part of her look, though she admitted the chants were “disrespectful.”

Sabrina Carpenter, Jenna Ortega, and Anne Hathaway Brave the Rain

[Image: Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega arm-in-arm]
Caption: Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega arrived together at A$AP Rocky’s party.

Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega embraced the evening’s glamour, linking arms as they headed to A$AP Rocky’s star-studded after-party. Sabrina stood out in a canary-yellow coat over a black trouser suit, while Jenna opted for sleek sophistication. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway shielded her ensemble with an umbrella, showcasing her timeless style despite the downpour.

[Image: Anne Hathaway under an umbrella]
Caption: Anne Hathaway stayed chic under an umbrella en route to a party.

Met Gala 2025 Theme and Controversies

This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, honored Black dandyism as a form of cultural resistance. Co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, the event celebrated Black sartorial excellence. Notably absent were Kanye West—banned since 2022 over antisemitic remarks—and Donald Trump, whom Wintour has excluded since 2017.

Sarah Jessica Parker Skips the Event

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker missed the gala due to work commitments, ending her near-30-year attendance streak. She expressed excitement about the theme, stating she looked forward to seeing interpretations of the “homework assignment.”

[Image: Hailey Bieber on the Met Gala red carpet]
Caption: Hailey Bieber made a solo return to the Met Gala red carpet.

Final Highlights

From Zendaya’s showstopping looks to Hailey’s resilient return, the 2025 Met Gala and its after-parties blended high fashion with poignant cultural statements. As stars navigated rain-soaked streets and paparazzi flashes, the night underscored fashion’s power to inspire—and provoke—on the world’s most iconic red carpet.

[Image: James Corden and wife Julia Carey at an after-party]
Caption: James Corden and Julia Carey hurried through the rain post-party.

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