Demi Lovato Returns to Met Gala After 8-Year Absence

Demi Lovato made her stunning Met Gala return following eight years away, stepping out at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6 in show-stopping fashion. See her red carpet look.

By Gabrielle Chung May 07, 2024 12:22 AMTags
Watch: Met Gala 2024: Demi Lovato Returns to the Met Gala After 8 Years

Demi Lovato is rising up like a skyscraper.

The "Confident" singer returned to the Met Gala after eight years on May 6, ascending the iconic steps at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a strapless silver gown with floral embellishments by Prabal Gurung.

To complete her comeback on fashion's biggest night, which had a "Garden of Time" dress code this year, Demi paired her look with a statement-making diamond necklace that shimmered brighter than neon lights. (Click here to see more stars at the ball celebrating the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibition.)

The evening marked Demi's first time back at the Met Gala in eight years, and as she exclusively told E! News, she was thrilled to be there. 

"I feel amazing," she told Ross Mathews during Live From E!: Met Gala, adding that on her drive over, she went through a myriad of emotions. "A little bit nervous, a little anxious, but ultimately excited." 

She also revealed that a new album is on its way, telling Ross, "I'm in the studio right now, working on new music. And hopefully it'll be out in the near future."

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Met Gala: Best Dressed Stars

The last time Demi graced the Met Gala was in 2016, when she wore a metallic sequined gown by Moschino in honor of that year's "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" exhibit. 

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And Demi has clearly remained friendly with Anna Wintour, who is chairing this year's affair with ZendayaBad BunnyJennifer Lopez and Chris Hemsworth. In June, the pair were seen smiling and chatting during an anniversary celebration for the Center for Youth Mental Health in N.Y.C.

At the time, Demi shared a pic of the pair in a carousel of photos from her East Coast visit, writing on Instagram, "New York/Jersey dump."

For more star sightings at the 2024 Met Gala, keep reading.

Ariana Grande

In custom Loewe.

Zendaya

In Maison Margiela.

Kim Kardashian

In custom Maison Margiela Couture.

Sydney Sweeney

In custom Miu Miu.

Janelle Monáe

In custom Vera Wang.

Jennifer Lopez

In custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture.

Bad Bunny

In custom Maison Margiela.

Jodie Turner-Smith

In Burberry and Chopard jewelry.

Kylie Jenner

In custom Oscar de la Renta.

Dua Lipa

In Marc Jacobs and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Gabrielle Union

In custom Michael Kors.

Sarah Jessica Parker

In Richard Quinn and Philip Treacy hat.

Ayo Edebiri

In Loewe.

Gigi Hadid

in Thom Browne.

Jaden Smith

In Thome Browne.

Elle Fanning

In Balmain and Cartier jewelry.

Zendaya

In Givenchy SS96 Couture.

Pamela Anderson

In Oscar de la Renta.

Cardi B

In Windowsen.

Cara Delevingne

In Stella McCartney.

Kendall Jenner

In Givenchy Haute Couture.

Naomi Campbell

In custom Burberry.

FKA Twigs

In Stella McCartney.

Lea Michele

In Rodarte.

Keke Palmer

In custom Marc Jacobs.

Nicole Kidman

In custom Balenciaga.

Karlie Kloss

In Swarovski.

Greta Lee

In Loewe.

Lily James

In Erdem.

Ashley Graham

In Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Jared jewelry.

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View More Photos From Met Gala 2024: Red Carpet Fashion
Don't miss E!'s Live From E!: 2024 Met Gala red carpet Monday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. for every must-see moment from fashion's biggest night. And tune in to E! News Tuesday, May 7, at 11 p.m. for a full recap of every jaw-dropping look and all the behind-the-scenes moments.