Jennifer Lopez steals the show at 2024 Met Gala in shimmering sheer dress, while Ben Affleck skips event amidst drama with Tom Brady.

At the 2024 Met Gala, Jennifer Lopez looked absolutely stunning in her exquisite outfit on Monday night. The 54-year-old actress flaunted her well-known curves in a form-fitting, sheer Schiaparelli dress with a bold, sculptural bust and a plunging neckline. As she climbed the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the dress’s train, embellished with silver glitter leaves and vines, trailed elegantly behind her.

Despite her husband Ben Affleck’s absence due to a reported incident at Tom Brady’s Netflix roast, Jennifer made a solo entrance and captivated all with her cream peep-toe pumps that perfectly complemented her unique and custom-made ensemble. Her look resembled Emily Ratajkowski’s jeweled naked dress, adding an extra touch of glamour to the star-studded event known as fashion’s biggest night.

Jennifer Lopez was a sheer delight in her stunning 2024 Met Gala look on Monday evening

Jennifer Lopez wowed everyone with her breathtaking outfit at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday night.

The actress, 54, showcased her famous curves in a figure-hugging, see-through Schiaparelli gown with a dramatic, sculpture-like bust and plunging neckline

The 54-year-old actress elegantly flaunted her well-known hourglass figure in a form-fitting, sheer Schiaparelli dress that featured a stunning, artistic bust design and a daring, low neckline.

Teamed with a stunning hand-embroidered gown adorned with over 2.5 million silver-foil bugle beads, she accessorized with silver jewelry from Tiffany & Co, including a statement necklace, diamond bracelet, and a large ring. The finishing touch was her elegant diamond earrings, accentuated by her pulled-up brunette hair.

Arriving at the Met Gala with a cream satin clutch in hand, the singer sported a glamorous makeup look featuring monochromatic brown tones, bold lashes, sheeny pink blush, and a glossy nude lip.

Earlier, Lopez was spotted leaving her hotel for the grand event, strutting through the streets of New York City like a runway with her team assisting her with the long train of her dress.

This year, Lopez has taken on the role of co-chair for the Met Gala alongside Anna Wintour, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Zendaya.

The floor-sweeping train of her dress, which was adorned in silver glitter leaves and vines, trailed behind her on the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in New York City

For fashion's biggest night, she stole the show as she modeled cream, peep-toe pumps to go with her haute couture, custom piece

As she walked down the grand steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, her dress’s train cascaded behind her, decorated with shimmering silver leaves and vines. She stood out on fashion’s most prestigious night, pairing her custom haute couture gown with elegant cream peep-toe pumps, stealing the spotlight with her glamorous ensemble.

Paired with the dazzling, hand-embroidered dress, which features more than 2.5 million silver-foil bugle beads, she wore a silver, statement necklace with a matching diamond bracelet and massive ring

Complementing her stunning hand-embroidered dress adorned with over 2.5 million sparkling silver-foil bugle beads, she flaunted a captivating silver necklace, a matching diamond bracelet, and a bold oversized ring.

She threw up her brunette tresses into a chic topknot to showcase her flashy diamond earrings

She swept her brown locks up into a stylish bun to show off her sparkly diamond earrings.

The singer made her arrival with a cream-colored, satin clutch in tow

The vocalist entered the scene carrying a satiny beige clutch.

Lopez was seen departing her hotel and making her grand arrival at the Met Gala all on her own

Lopez was spotted leaving her hotel and making a stylish entrance at the Met Gala solo.

With the assistance of her team holding the long train of her dress, she was seen making the streets of New York City her runway as she headed to the big celebration

With her team graciously carrying the lengthy train of her gown, she confidently strutted through the streets of New York City as if she owned the runway, on her way to the grand celebration.

Her husband Ben Affleck was not seen in attendance; seen in February 2024

Her husband, Ben Affleck, was noticeably absent from the event, as confirmed by reports in February 2024.

His absence at the Met Gala comes after his 'unhinged rant' during Tom Brady's Netflix roast

His non-appearance at the Met Gala follows his controversial outburst at Tom Brady’s Netflix roast.

Social media users blasted Affleck for his 'unrecognizable' appearance and speculated that he had undergone a face lift or some type of plastic surgery prior to the airing of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady. The performance featured a number of awkward jokes and a lengthy rant about social media trolls; and many on X, formerly known as Twitter, branded his set as the worst of the night

Social media users criticized Affleck for his drastically changed appearance and speculated that he may have had cosmetic surgery before appearing on The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady. His set included some cringeworthy jokes and a lengthy diatribe about online haters, leading many on social media, especially X (formerly known as Twitter), to label his performance as the worst of the night.

Surprisingly, Affleck’s wife attended the prestigious event without him. This comes after his controversial behavior during Tom Brady’s Netflix roast recently.

The Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition takes place on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, with attendees expected to follow the dress code of The Garden of Time.

The co-chairs for this year’s Met Gala include Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth, along with Vogue’s Anna Wintour. Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew serve as the honorary chairs for the evening.

Vogue expressed that this year’s co-chairs have unique style backgrounds and significant career accomplishments, reflecting the diverse fashion backgrounds associated with the Met Gala.

Jennifer Lopez (pictured at the Met Gala 2023), Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth are the 2024 Met Gala co-chairs.

The Met Gala 2024 will be co-chaired by a star-studded lineup including Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth.

Zendaya (pictured at the 2019 Met Gala) will be in attendance  with the dress code being The Garden of Time

Zendaya, seen at the 2019 Met Gala, will be present at the event with the theme of The Garden of Time for the dress code. Around 250 items from The Costume Institute’s collection will be showcased, many of which are too delicate to be worn again. The exhibition will incorporate AI, GCI, and other elements to highlight themes of land, sea, and sky.

Andrew Bolton, the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, described the exhibit as a tribute to nature and the emotional aspects of fashion. He hopes that the show will enhance the sensory appreciation of fashion. Celebrities expected to make an appearance include the Kardashians, Blake Lively, Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Timothee Chalamet.

Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony, and Ashley Graham will be hosting the event, with YouTuber Emma Chamberlain interviewing stars on the red carpet. Last year’s gala paid tribute to the legacy of designer Karl Lagerfeld.

Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth are set to put on edgy displays at the Met

Hemsworth is pictured May 2 in Sydney

Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth are ready to wow audiences with their bold and extravagant performances at the Met Gala.

Last year's gala honored late designer Karl Lagerfeld - with Jared Leto dressing up as the Chanel icon's beloved cat Choupette (pictured)

At last year’s event, the gala paid tribute to the legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, with Jared Leto capturing attention by dressing up as Lagerfeld’s famous feline companion Choupette.

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