O Say Can You See How Perfectly These Celebs Nailed the Theme of the 2021 Met Gala

The 2021 Met Gala featured celebs finding new and creative ways to evoke the year’s theme. With a dress code centered on the theme of American Independence, corresponding with the Met’s In America: A Lexicon of Fashion exhibit, the gala showcased the very best of American fashion and all the different meanings that “Americana” can take.

Though some stars took a subtler approach, there were a handful of celebs who absolutely understood the assignment and soared bald-eagle-style above the rest! There were definitely a few “traditional” Americana designs but also several that evoked the rich history and diversity of what it means to be American in 2021. Take a look at some of our picks for the most on-theme stars of the night.

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Amanda Gorman Was Inspired by the Statue of Liberty

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Lili Reinhart Wore Every US State Flower on Her Dress

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Saweetie's Train Featured the Black American Heritage and Filipino Flags

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Lorde Was Inspired by Pennies and the Statue of Liberty

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Ciara Paid Tribute to the All-American Sport of Football

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Imaan Hammam Put the "Stars" in "Stars and Stripes"

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Russell Westbrook Referenced the Flag With His Hairstyle

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Megan Rapinoe Put Her Spin on the American Flag

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Debbie Harry Paired Denim With Flag Stripes

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Dan Levy Featured Maps of the US and Canada

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Jennifer Lopez Brought Glamour to the Wild, Wild West

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Billie Eilish Evoked Old Hollywood Starlets

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Mj Rodriguez Combined the Victorian Era With the 1960s to Reference American Evolution

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Emily Blunt Went Full-Fledged Old Hollywood Glam Meets Lady Liberty

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Kendall Jenner Was Covered in Stars

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