Lena Dunham Reveals Her Met Gala 2026 Look Included Cues From Blood-Splattered Art

Lena Dunham Reveals Her Met Gala 2026 Look Included Cues From Blood-Splattered Art

Lena Dunham revealed that her red feathered Valentino gown at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 was inspired by the blood spatter in Artemisia Gentileschi's 17th century painting “Judith Slaying Holofernes."

Lena Dunham Explains Met Gala 2026 Return After 7 Years & Valentino Look Inspiration

Lena Dunham attended the 2026 Met Gala and revealed why she chose to return and what inspired her Valentino look.

Lena Dunham Brings Back This Nostalgic 2010s Shoe at the 2026 Met Gala

Lena Dunham returned to the 2026 Met Gala honoring "Costume Art," as part of the event's host committee. Dunham recently opened up about her complicated relationship to the gala in her new memoir, "Famesick."

Lena Dunham takes flight in red feathered dress

Lena Dunham takes flight in red feathered dress

Lena Dunham Walks 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet With Faux Blonde Brows, Returns After 7-Year Absence

Lena Dunham made a fashion statement as she walked the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, debuting an eyebrow-less look. The actress, 39, leaned into the “Costume Art” theme during the Monday, May 4, event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, wearing a red feathered and sequined Valentino gown. Dunham attended fashion’s biggest night as a member of the 2026 host committee, which also includes Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Misty Copeland, Li…

Lena Dunham Goes Full Showgirl at the Met Gala

The “Famesick” author turned heads in a sparkly Valentino dress, which she paired with matching studded heeled sandals. Check out all the photos of her look here.