Sunday’s presence raised eyebrows because invitees are typically required to be 18 or older — a rule publicized in 2018. The 17-year-old has already walked fashion shows after debuting in Miu Miu’s spring/summer 2025 show in Paris, and has been a regular at Fashion Week since. In interviews she credits childhood visits to shoots with her mother for sparking her interest in modeling and film, and says returning to school in Nashville helps her stay grounded.
This year’s Met Gala was co-chaired by Kidman alongside Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, tied to the Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion is Art," which coincides with the museum opening its first permanent galleries.