Kim Kardashian and ex Pete Davidson enjoyed a friendly reunion at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday, as they led the merry stars partying the night away at the event.
Kim, 42, and Pete, 29, who split in August 2022 after a nine-month romance, proved there was no bad blood between them when they chatted with singer Usher, 44, at the exclusive bash at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Pete, who is now dating Chase Sui Wonders, gave a busty Kim a warm smile and stared into her eyes during the chat, while a smirking Usher looked on
Pete made his solo return to the Met Gala on Monday — a year after he and now ex Kim made waves with a sweetheart appearance at the event.
A fun-loving Pete wore a graphic print T-shirt, purple leather pants and a fitted jacket as he posed.
Three is a crowd? Kim Kardashian and ex Pete Davidson enjoyed a friendly reunion at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday, as they led the merry stars partying all night at the event (pictured with Usher)
Paws up: Elsewhere at the bash, Jared Leto, who dressed as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette in a furry full-body costume, posed with Kim, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner
He paired this with a black bucket hat and sunglasses, a necklace and gloves as he posed happily.
The star also posed with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh at the event, and the pair looked delighted.
Pete and Kim went their separate ways in August 2022 after nine months an insider told us that the pair had decided to just be friends – citing demanding schedules and the long distance as Pete worked on a project in Australia while Kim lives in the US
A source close to Pete Davidson also confirmed the split to DailyMail.com.
Pete has spent months filming his upcoming movie Wizards! in Australia, where Kim visited him in July for a romantic getaway in the Daintree Rainforest.
Elsewhere at the bash, Jared Leto, who dressed as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette in a furry full-body costume, posed with Kim, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner.
The Oscar winner, 51, took off his giant cat head to join the glamorous trio at the table ahead of a lavish dinner.
Happier times: Pete and Kim – who wore Marilyn Monroe’s dress – wowed at the 2022 Met Gala
Keep it there: Kim looked animated talking to her ex Pete — nine months after their tryst ended
Smile: Pete, who is now dating Chase Sui Wonders, gave a busty Kim a warm smile and stared into her eyes during the chat, while a grinning Usher looked on
All smiles: The star flashed the peace sign while attending the event
Friends: The star also posed with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh at the event, and the pair looked delighted
There she is: Kim looked fabulous in a beaded dress at the event
Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase to a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.
This year’s theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was the creative director of Chanel for a long time. He passed away at the age of 85 in 2019.
His beloved cat, Choupette, is even invited to the festivities.
The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy given the many offensive comments he’s made over the years, from criticizing the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.
“I’m against it for a very simple reason: in the ’60s they all said we were entitled to the difference. And now they suddenly want a civilian life,” he said Shame of same-sex marriage.
‘It’s hard to imagine – one of the daddies at work and the other at home with the baby. What would that be like for the baby? Don’t know. I see more lesbians married with babies than boys married with babies. And I also believe more in the relationship between mother and child than in that between father and child.’
Although he eventually expressed his support for same-sex marriage at his Chanel haute couture show in the spring of 2013, he still said he was “less enthusiastic” about adopting same-sex children, according to the AP.
Along with Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who directs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet — with details about what goes on inside that often remain mysterious — at its heart, it’s a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Last year, the 2022 MET gala alone raised a total of $17.4 million, reportedly Billboard.
This year, the entry fee has increased from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page six.
Even if you have the money, that doesn’t guarantee entry to the party.
Every guest must be invited and there is a waiting list for the coveted golden ticket.
And status matters, according to The New York Timesmeaning the hottest stars are a shoo-in for an invite.
Paris Hilton is one of the big names attending what will be her first Met Gala.
Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent visitor, announced that she will not be at the party.
“I’ll look,” she said, according People.
Elle Fanning, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony are among the other celebrities in attendance.
As for Wintour’s role in the bash, Vogue’s editor-in-chief hosts the party and oversees the guest list and even the menu.
She has been the president of the Met Gala since 1994 and continues to stand guard at every event.