Last night, a who's-who of the fashion elite and A-list celebrities turned out in their Sunday Best for the Heavenly Bodies-themed Met Gala. While Solange slayed in a durag and crown, her sister was notably missing from the event that she usually shines at.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly took a surprise vacation rather than attend the gala to relax before their upcoming joint tour; and yet, somehow Bey's absence was still felt as a wholly mysterious presence —not unlike that of say, a holy spirit. The superstar managed to inspire some of the best memes of the night, proving that everything she touches —even a declined invitation —turns to internet gold.
Beyoncé arriving as the Holy Ghost. Stunniiiiiiiiiiiiiing! #METGALA https://t.co/bB534yvd8L— Hayley Kyogre (@Hayley Kyogre)1525742452.0
Beyoncé low key inspired this year's met gala #MetGala Sure she didn't attend because she was like : "Been there,… https://t.co/dCBi42rKRA— theophilus silas🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@theophilus silas🇺🇸🇳🇬)1525745231.0
And of course, Beyoncé looked great as the Holy Ghost #MetGala https://t.co/TK6roj1IRk— MB (@MB)1525755558.0
Beyoncé won this year’s #metgala last year at the Grammys. https://t.co/FuRMmxFeAb— Marissa Trambley (@Marissa Trambley)1525742618.0
Remember when Beyoncé already did the 2018 Met Gala theme back in 2017? https://t.co/b6s90sURSY— Kevin Allred (@Kevin Allred)1525735162.0
Hmm, nice. But where tf is Beyonce though? #metgala https://t.co/HqvDMxUmPW— Jada (@Jada)1525743397.0
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