Beyoncé Declares Cowboy Carter Era Over at 2026 Met Gala

At the 2026 Met Gala, Beyoncé appeared as a co-chair, marking her first attendance since 2016. She wore a custom Olivier Rousteing dress featuring skin-tone mesh with a diamond skeleton motif and a feathered opera-coat train carried by five people. Her hair was crimped and curled with a sun-shaped crown. Beyoncé expressed excitement about experiencing the gala through her daughter's eyes and praised the theme celebrating diverse bodies. Speculation suggests her appearance may herald the start of 'Act III,' rumored to be a rock album, following unusual social media activity. Beyoncé has attended the Met Gala seven times previously.