The Met Gala is famous for its no-phone, no-social-media rule, but in 2025, a few daring stars chose to quietly break the rules, treat fans to a glimpse behind the velvet rope of fashion’s most secretive night. From bathroom selfies to behind-the-scenes dance videos, these glimpses proved that even at the Met, some rules were meant to be broken. Read to find out which celebs broke the rule and who participated in it,
Celebs Who Broke No Phone Rule At Met Gala 2025
Kim Kardashian spearheaded the effort. During the evening of the gala, she posted a brief but lively Instagram story showing herself dancing to T-Pain with longtime friends Lala Anthony and Ciara. The relaxed clip, taken off the red carpet fray, was intimate and spontaneous, a stark contrast to the high-glamour persona stage-managed on the Met steps.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion followed suit, sharing a video in front of a mirror where she flaunted her dramatic outfit amidst the hum of the Met after-party in the background. It went viral, garnering almost half a million likes within a matter of hours and offering fans a look at the vibe within one of fashion’s most exclusive parties. Model Alex Consani participated in the uprising and singer Coco Jones captured a strong photo moment with other artists Ayra Starr and Tems, making a single shot into a viral sensation.
Singer Nicole Scherzinger surprised fans by posting a group selfie with Shakira and Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who was dressed in traditional clothing. Jaden Smith added his own spin on the tradition with a timeless Met Gala bathroom selfie, this one photobombed by Shaboozey and Burna Boy. Ozwald Boateng-clad Smith captured the sort of lighthearted moment fans never connect with the pressure-cooker event.
Designer Stella McCartney gave fashion fans a treat by posting a selfie with Lorde, Charli XCX, Madonna, and Chappell Roan, all in one frame. The photo, snapped mid-celebration, immediately trended across platforms for its sheer star power. And last but not least, Laura Harrier provided one of the most surprising takes of the . evening with a bathroom selfie with Ego Nwodim, Sarah Snook, Andrew Scott, Zac Posen, and LaKeith Stanfield.
In their rule-breaking, these stars provided us with what we don’t often receive from the Met: actual moments.
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