Like every year, the 2025 Met Gala witnessed a gathering of the most prominent film stars and fashion icons worldwide in New York on the initial Monday of May. Pop sensation Rihanna captivated the audience as she revealed her third pregnancy by appearing on the blue carpet with a noticeable baby bump. Nevertheless, Rihanna was not the most prominent or influential celebrity at the event. She was overshadowed by another expectant star, who was making her first appearance at the Met this year.

The most impactful star at Met Gala 2025

Social media analytics agency Lefty publishes its yearly rankings of the most influential brands and personalities at the Met Gala, the day following the event. The agency unveiled the list of the top influencers from the Met Gala 2025 on Tuesday evening, and unexpectedly, Bollywood actress Kiara Advani secured the leading position. In Lefty's compilation of 'Top Key Voices' from the Met Gala, Kiara achieved the top rank with an earned media value (EMV) of $15. 3 million from the occasion.

The celebrity, who also showcased her baby bump at the Met Gala, was marginally ahead of Kylie Jenner in second place with an EMV of $15. 2 million. The top five was completed by F1 icon Lewis Hamilton, Thai actor Freen, and Hailey Bieber. As stated by Lefty, Kiara not only led in EMV but also achieved a significant engagement rate of 3. 5% from her posts related to the Met Gala. In comparison, Kylie Jenner's engagement rate was only 0. 3%.

Kiara Advani at the Met Gala

Kiara Advani, who is anticipating her first child with her husband Sidharth Malhotra, made her debut in a custom-made Gaurav Gupta couture titled "Bravehearts" at the 2025 edition of the Met Gala. "When my stylist, Anaita (Shroff Adajania), reached out to Gaurav to create my look, he designed 'Bravehearts', a vision that pays tribute to the transformative phase I’m entering, beautifully linking it to this year's dress code 'Tailored for You',” the actor conveyed in a statement.

Kiara, who struck a pose for the photographers at the Met Gala while cradling her baby bump, appeared radiant in the monochrome outfit featuring a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts - "mother and child, linked by an abstract umbilical cord. "

The look also paid homage to the late André Leon Talley, legendary fashion editor and Black icon, through a dramatic double-panelled cape—a nod to his iconic silhouettes and influence on the fashion world.

Other Indians at the Met Gala

Apart from Kiara, Met Gala 2025 also saw the debut of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Punjabi hitmaker Diljit Dosanjh. Other Indians at the prestigious event included Priyanka Chopra, Manish Malhotra, Prabal Gurung, Sabysachi, Isha Ambani, and Natasha Poonawalla.

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