Worst Dressed Celebrities at the Met Gala Throughout the Years

In 2018, Kerry Washington shimmered in gold—but not in a good way. Her Ralph Lauren gown, metallic and shapeless, resembled gift wrap left out in the rain. It clung limply and sparkled without purpose. Washington’s posture, poised and graceful as always, couldn’t save the ensemble from looking like tinsel with a train.

The absence of tailoring and intent was startling, especially for someone so consistently chic. It lacked vision, dimension, drama—everything the Met requires. On a night meant for bold beauty, this dress whispered, “last-minute party guest.”