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The biggest fashion spectacle of the year called for some of the biggest names in the industry. While artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Margot Robbie, and more were season entries this year, the show also saw a lot of first-timers. Here are some of the names that got to attend the Met Gala for the first time.

All the actors who appeared at the Met Gala for the first time A lot of stars were invited to the glamorous night for the very first time. Chase Infiniti, who rose to fame wth her debut film, ‘One Battle After Another’ with Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor, was one of the attendees that many looked forward to. She wore a stunning bodycon dress that was inspired by the Venus de Milo statue. Vogue reported that her dress was covered with 1.5 million sequins in over 600 different colors. 'Michael' star, Jaafar Jackson, also made his Met Gala debut. He has been making rounds online for his uncanny portrayal of his uncle in the hit biopic, which has been keeping the cash register ringing at the box office.

Other than them, Connor Storrie and Paul Anthony Kelly also made their debut at the Met Gala this year. Connor rose to fame earlier on after he led the hit web series, ‘Heated Rivalry’ starring opposite Husdon Williams. Kelly, on the other hand, recently starred in the lead of the miniseries ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.’ ‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard was another addition to the newcomers' roster at the Met Gala this year.

K-Pop takeover at the Met GalaSeveral K-pop celebs were also among the names who made their first-ever appearance at the Met Gala this year. While BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rose, and Lisa have all previously attended the Met Gala, Jisoo officially made her debut in a stunning pink bodycon gown with a peplum bodice.

She was not the only K-Pop star who attended the event for the very first time this year. Aespa members Karina and Ningning were also among the crowd who attended the Met Gala for the very first time. Karina wore a custom white satin floor-length dress with a black cape, embodying a modern version of the traditional Korean dress, the hanbok. Ningning, on the other hand, contrasted with her fellow bandmate and opted to wear a custom black gown. The floor-length dress was covered in accented circular clothing and was a stunning contrast to Karina’s all-white dress.

Tate McRae, Sombr, and more musicians who made their Met Gala debutsThis year, many singers and musicians also made their debut at the ‘Fashion is Art’ Met Gala theme. Tate McRae, whose single for Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ was a viral hit, was among the musicians who attended the Met Gala for the very first time. Along with her, Sombr also decked up in his best fit for the night as he attended the Met Gala for the first time. Another surprise addition to the list was Stevie Nicks, who has been in the music industry for decades and has been credited for creating some of the biggest hits, including ‘Edge of Seventeen’, ‘Go Your Own Way’, and ‘Everywhere.’

Other celebrity names who made their debut this year were Blue Ivy, who walked the carpet with her parents, Beyonce and Jay Z. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose , also made her debut at the Met Gala this year, along with her mother. Paige Buckers and Alysa Liu were the two big names from the sports world who appeared at the Met Gala as well.