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Diana Ross Stuns at 2025 Met Gala with Family-Centered Couture

The music icon returned after 22 years, showcasing a gown co-designed with her son and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie, celebrating heritage and Black artistry.

Ross said her son Evan, who joined her at the event, persuaded her to go despite being on tour.
TOPSHOT - US singer Diana Ross arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. The Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The 2025 Met Gala is themed "Tailored for You," aligning with the Costume Institute's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," set to open to the public on May 10. (Photo by Angela WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Diana Ross made a surprise return to the Met Gala after a 22-year hiatus, persuaded by her son despite being on tour.
  • She wore a custom ensemble featuring an 18-foot embroidered train with the names of her children and eight grandchildren.
  • The gown was co-designed by her son Evan Ross and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie, emphasizing family and cultural representation.
  • The 2025 Met Gala, themed 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' marked the first exhibition exclusively showcasing Black designers and raised over $30 million.
  • Ross was accompanied on the red carpet by her son Evan Ross and daughter Tracee Ellis Ross, solidifying the evening as a family celebration.