Met Gala 2025 Posts Blockbuster Livestream Numbers: 1.2 Billion Global Views

variety.comPublished: 5/9/2025

Summary

The Met Gala saw a massive increase in viewership, with videos from Vogue and YouTube attracting over 1.2 billion global views. The event, which brought together luxury, fashion, and entertainment, also saw an audience surge of 109% compared to the previous year, with 184 million minutes watched on YouTube alone. Highlights included a galas centered around "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," featuring notable guests like A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James, who enriched the celebration of Black dandyism through their presence and influence in fashion and entertainment.