By Heidi Parker
The Bronx native attended the glittering Met Gala in New York City many times during her career. Here’s a look back at her glamorous statements.
1999
The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs. It was 1999 and she was wearing a pink dress with a matching fur jacket. He was dashing in a white turtleneck and a button-down coat. The theme was Rock style.
1999: The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs
2004
The diva wore a black lace tiered dress as she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event. Her hair was in a Swedish braid and she wore ruby red lipstick.
In 2004: The diva wore a black lace tiered dress as she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event
2006
It was a drastic change in 2006 when Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder dress in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down. She added long earrings and carried a clutch bag for a very polished look. The theme was Anglomania: Tradition and transgression in British fashion.
In 2006: It was a drastic change in 2006 when Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder dress in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down
2007
There was a 1920s influence to this shimmering silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt while she added a hair clip to match her earrings and clutch bag. The theme was Poiret: King of Fashion.
In 2007: There was a 1920s influence for this shimmering silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip to match her earrings and clutch bag
2008
In 2008, the Wedding Planner actress went for a more feminine look, wearing a dusty green one-strap dress with heavy embellishments at the neckline and several pleats. Her hair was worn in soft waves and she wore an oversized cuff to match her earrings.
2008: In 2008, the Wedding Planner actress went for a more feminine look, as she had on a dusty green dress with one strap, heavy embellishments at the neckline and several pleats
2010
This year, the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamor with a sparkling strapless silver Cinderella-style dress while wearing her hair up.
In 2010: This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamor with a sparkling strapless silver Cinderella-style dress while wearing her hair up
2011
The Parker star went for a ruby red look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout while her hair was pulled back dramatically. Her date was husband Marc Anthony.
In 2011: The Parker star went for a ruby red look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout while her hair was pulled back dramatically
2013
Her figure was the highlight of this look, as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude figure-hugging dress with her hair in a large quiff. The theme was Punk: Chaos To Couture. Her date was dancer Casper Smart.
In 2013: Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude figure-hugging dress with her hair in a large quiff
2015
It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star, who wore a mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with just one strap. The theme was China: through the looking glass.
In 2015: It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who wore a mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with just one strap
2017
The diva harkens back to the seventies in a long blue dress with her chest-length hair and diamond earrings as an accent. She brought along Alex Rodriguez for the first time. The theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the in-between.
In 2017: The diva returned to the seventies in a long blue dress with her hair worn to her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She brought along Alex Rodriguez for the first time
2018
This year the Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress with a large cross at the front in rhinestones and cutouts on her chest. The theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Her date Alex wore all black.
In 2018: This year the Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cutouts on her chest
2019
Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a crystal headpiece for the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme. Her dress was very low cut, as was the side slit. Her date was Alex again, who went with a pink blazer.
A lot to take in: Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a crystal headpiece. Her dress was very low cut, as was the side slit. Her date was Alex again
2021
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the Wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren dress, which was cut so low that it ended at her stomach, revealing plenty of cleavage. The skirt part was long and had a high slit on one leg.
Her date for the evening was Ben Affleck, who wore a black tuxedo and bow tie.
The Met Gala theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the Wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren dress, which was cut so low that it ended at her stomach, revealing plenty of cleavage. The skirt part was long and had a high slit on one leg
Her date for the evening was Ben Affleck, who wore a black tuxedo and bow tie
2023
The look was inspired by the 1940s, when Jennifer wore a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes and statement earrings.
The former Fly Girl wore a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren dress that looked retro and modern at the same time.
The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty.
The look was inspired by the 1940s, when Jennifer wore a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes and statement earrings. The former Fly Girl wore a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren dress that looked retro and modern at the same time