14 Times The Met Gala Actually Seemed Really Fun

Sometimes the Met Gala can seem a bit stiff. The intimidating themes and the behind-the-scenes tension can sometimes obscure the intricate and meticulous exhibits the gala is there to celebrate, as well as the fact that it's actually a party. We combed through the archives and found 14 moments that encapsulate moments of joy, surprising duos, and Lil' Kim slaying on the red carpet.

1. Alan Cumming rocked a kilt in 2001

2. While 3LW overdid the body glitter and neon the same year

3. When Alicia Keyes was not embarrassed about this glittery white suit in 2003

4. Paving the way for P. Diddy to wear this pinstriped number two years later

5. But he truly killed it in 2003, on the dance floor with Giselle

6. The same year Ashton Kutcher was spitting game at the Brazilian model (and rocking a hickey)

7. Ashanti was having a real good time on the red carpet in 2005

8. And model Amber Valletta truly killed it in this period ensemble

9. Iman and David Bowie were prom queen and king in 2003

10. But Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese usurped their title in 2005

11. That is until Marc Jacobs turned up with the best date possible: Lil' Kim

12. Eve looked dope in 2006

13. But she had way more fun in 2003 sitting on Tom Ford's lap

14. But no one has more fun than Ciara, who proved that on the red carpet in '06

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