Met Gala 2023: Yes, Jared Leto Really Did Put On A Life-Size Cat Costume

This year's Met Gala theme is honouring the late legendary designer, Karl Lagerfeld, but his iconic white Burmese cat, Choupette, is also getting some well-earned love.

Jared Leto (who will reportedly play Lagerfeld in an upcoming biopic) just walked the 2023 Met Gala stairs while dressed in a life-size cat costume that pays homage to Choupette.

The furry look seemed to confuse some spectators—that is, until Leto removed the large cat head to reveal his identity.

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Leto was later seen embracing fellow A-list guests on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's carpeted steps. Below, see his run-ins with Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, and Lizzo.

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Fear not, fashion lovers—the feline look wasn't the only stunt up Leto's sleeve. He later fully removed the costume to reveal yet another outfit, this time a much tamer (and arguably much more fashionable) all-black ensemble comprised of a bedazzled cape, semi-sheer blouse, pleated skirt, and black trousers.

The House of Gucci actor wasn't the only star who took up some feline inspiration during fashion's biggest night.

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Doja Cat fittingly also arrived at the event channeling Choupette. She wore a hooded Oscar de la Renta gown, which included cat ears on the hood, silver sequins, a backless feature, and a mermaid silhouette that extended into a white feathered train. Over 5,000 hours of work went into creating the dazzling piece, which includes 350,000 silver and white bugle beads. She finished the look off with a diamond headpiece worn underneath the hood and a delicate diamond chain arm cuff.

This article originally appeared in Harper’s BAZAAR US.