Party time! Lauren Sanchez celebrates her grand Met Gala debut while mingling with fashion A-listers and her billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos... after Anna Wintour invited her on one STRICT condition

Lauren Sanchez made her Met Gala debut as she rubbed shoulders with fashion A-listers while joined by her Amazon billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos - who skipped the red carpet - as they led the stars partying the night away.

The 54-year-old former Good Day LA co-host - who was invited by Vogue boss Anna Wintour to the event on one condition - looked like she was having the time of her life on fashion's biggest night in New York City.

Each year on the first Monday of May, Hollywood's most elite gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Big Apple for a dazzling ball that has been hailed by some as the biggest night of fashion.

At the affair Sanchez was seen hanging out with supermodels Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski along with actress and Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough. 

Her wealthy fiance Bezos, 60, even joined her for a snap with pal Kris Jenner, 68, and her much younger boyfriend Corey Gamble, 43.

Lauren Sanchez made her Met Gala debut as she rubbed shoulders with fashion A-listers while joined by her Amazon billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos - who skipped the red carpet - as they led the stars partying the night away

Her wealthy fiance Bezos, 60, even joined her for a snap with pal Kris Jenner , 68, and her much younger boyfriend Corey Gamble , 43

At the gala event Lauren put on an incredible display in a custom-made Oscar de la Renta gown. 

And it seems like the dress was a major sticking point regarding her invitation to the event as it was previously said that Wintour was 'personally helping' her select a dress because the Vogue editor thinks Jeff Bezos' fiancée has 'poor taste.'

Famously icy host Anna, 74, is known for being meticulous about who scores an invite to the coveted event, and according to previous reports, she wanted Lauren to come on one condition - she had a say in what she wore.

An insider told fashion journalist Amy O'Dell recently that Anna is working with Lauren to 'select her dress,' and that the pair is 'choosing between custom looks by Oscar de la Renta and two other designers.'

'Anna doesn't always get personally involved in what guests wear,' the reporter wrote, but added an insider said that the Vogue editor knows Lauren has 'poor taste.' 

And while the dress itself at the event was indeed eye-catching, what was more jaw-dropping was the enormous new diamond that Lauren was wearing on her wedding finger, a huge pear-shaped design that eclipsed even the giant rock Bezos had proposed with back in 2023. 

It's unclear whether Lauren had simply borrowed the staggering jewel for the event - or whether her fiance splashed out on an upgraded design - but she chose to let it shine, going largely without any other accessories, save for another diamond ring on her pinky and a pair of diamond earrings hanging from her lobes.  

Meanwhile her dress still managed to draw plenty of attention. 

At the affair Sanchez was seen hanging out with supermodels Gigi Hadid (second from left) and Emily Ratajkowski (far right) along with actress and Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough (second from right)

Famously icy host Anna Wintour, 74, is known for being meticulous about who scores an invite to the coveted event , and according to previous reports, she wanted Lauren to come on one condition - she had a say in what she wore

Sanchez arrived on the Met Gala red carpet without her billionaire fiance Jeff Bezos 

However, stealing the show on the red carpet was the enormous new rock the former TV anchor was wearing on her wedding finger 

Bezos did join her later for a couple snap 

Kris and Corey matched in all white 

Designed to look like 'shattered glass', the strapless gown perfectly accentuated Lauren's enviable figure, with the voluminous skirt flowing around her as she made her way up the iconic Metropolitan Museum steps and into the event. 

While the top of the dress was relatively simple, featuring a black bustier with a strapless sweetheart neckline, the skirt was covered in intricate floral patterns that looked much like a garden mosaic - very much in keeping with this year's dress code, The Garden of Time.

At the event the celebrity co-chairs of the event Zendaya Coleman, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad Bunny addressed the crowd together.

The foursome all looked fantastic and on theme as they each had a chance to speak at the star-studded event. 

Co-chair of the event Zendaya Coleman had two outfit changes on the red carpet before stepping in to enjoy her hard work at the party.

The 27-year-old Emmy winner looked absolutely stunning inside of the event as she posed with stylist Law Roach  and brother Austin Coleman.

Kylie Jenner seemed to be enjoying herself as she hung out with longtime pal and Spanish singing megastar Rosalia.

The 26-year-old entrepreneur and 31-year-old Besa hitmaker - full name Rosalia Vila Tobella - cuddled up as they posed for cute snaps together. 

At the event the celebrity co-chairs of the event Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya Coleman, and  Chris Hemsworth addressed the crowd together

The foursome all looked fantastic and on theme as they each had a chance to speak at the star-studded event

Zendaya looked absolutely stunning in her third look of the night

Zendaya looked in good spirits as she grabbed the microphone

Jennifer Lopez absolutely scintillated in her shimmering silver dress

Chris looked handsome in a beige three-piece suit

Zendaya looked absolutely stunning inside of the event as she posed with stylist Law Roach (right) and brother Austin Coleman (left)

Chris gave singer Ed Sheeran a sweet kiss on the forehead

Chris also posed with Will Smith's son Jaden

Kylie Jenner seemed to be enjoying herself as she hung out with longtime pal and Spanish singing megastar Rosalia

The 26-year-old entrepreneur and 31-year-old Besa hitmaker - full name Rosalia Vila Tobella - cuddled up as they posed for cute snaps together

Two men working the event struggled to get out of the way as the stars hammed it up for the cameras 

Meanwhile Kendall Jenner was seen having a good time chatting it up with JJ Abrams' musician daughter Gracie Abrams

The 28-year-old model and 24-year-old songstress shared an animated conversation during the star-studded affair

Matt Damon and wife Luciana were seen chatting it up with pal Elsa Pataky who is the wife of actor Chris Hemsworth who was one of the co-chairs of this year's Met Gala

Meanwhile Kendall Jenner was seen having a good time chatting it up with JJ Abrams' musician daughter Gracie Abrams.

The 28-year-old model and 24-year-old songstress shared an animated conversation during the star-studded affair. 

Matt Damon and wife Luciana were seen chatting it up with pal Elsa Pataky who is the wife of actor Chris Hemsworth who was one of the co-chairs of this year's Met Gala.

There is always a surprise musical performance and this year was no exception as Ariana Grande took to the stage just months after the release of her critically acclaimed album Eternal Sunshine.

Speaking of music Ed Sheeran looked in high spirits as he posed for some fun snaps with fellow musician Lil Nas X.

The 25-year-old Old Town Road hitmaker hugged the 33-year-old Perfect singer from behind as they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the event together.

Nicki Minaj rocked her 3D floral  look from Marni alongside creative director Francesco Risso

Speaking of music Ed Sheeran looked in high spirits as he posed for some fun snaps with fellow musician Lil Nas X

The 25-year-old Old Town Road hitmaker hugged the 33-year-old Perfect singer from behind as they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the event together

Ed certainly seemed to be making the most of the night as he hung out with fellow famous UKers Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney, and Cara Delevingne (seen left to right)

Ed certainly turned up the charm as he made the famous ladies laugh hysterically while walking side-by-side

Ed had a huge smile on his face as he posed with Matt Damon

The Shape Of You Hitmaker cuddled fellow UK singer Raye

Ed had a flask in his hand while posing for the fun snap

Raye also posed with Rita Ora as they enjoyed the festivities 

Sam Smith was seen with his arm around Sienna 

Mindy Kaling and Sabrina Harrison looked absolutely gorgoeus together

Mindy had one of the most stunning looks of the night as she posed by a fountain at the event

Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri chatted it up with Donald Glover

She was later seen sharing a laugh with talented actress Rebecca Ferguson

Evergreen beauties Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson shared a laugh together 

Alex Edelman, Hannah Bagshawe, Eddie Redmayne, Gigi Hadid, Colman Domingo, Alex Sharp and Luca Guadagnino are seen left to right

Eboni Nichols and Queen Latifah looked stunning in on-theme looks

Ed certainly seemed to be making the most of the night as he hung out with fellow famous UKers Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney, and Cara Delevingne.

Many of the stars in attendance at the gala made their way to Usher's Secret Garden Met Gala After Party held at The Times Square Edition.

 The Costume Institute's spring exhibition falls on the first Monday in May every year and is held at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This year the event was titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion while the dress code is The Garden of Time.

Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth were this year's co-chairs.  Also on the committee is Vogue's Anna Wintour.

Handsome couple Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini looked fantastic together 

Jordan Roth and Cynthia Erivo posed up together in floral looks

Jeremy Strong and James Corden shared a laugh

Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger and Tommy Hilfiger posed up a storm together 

They chatted it up with Grammy winner Jon Batiste

 Leon Bridges and Sabrina Harrison looked fantastic together 

Will Welch and Jack Harlow rocked suits

Gayle King, J. Harrison Ghee, Wendi Murdoch and Grace Murdoch are seen left to right

Christine Beauchamp looked stunning in a black gown

Pet and activist Amanda Gorman was beautiful in blue 

Hanani Taylor, Gayle Rankin, Laufey, Prabal Gurung, Demi Lovato and Maria Sharapova are seen left to right

Glenn Martens and Kylie Minogue were all smiles

Kylie had a laugh as she made it up the iconic Met steps

Late night host Jimmy Fallon posed with Emmy winner Kieran Culkin from Succession

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Jaden Smith posed together for a nepo baby collaboration 

The honorary chairs for the evening are Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

'This year's co-chairs reflect a variety of career achievements, and all have distinct style histories with the Met Gala,' Vogue shared.

The showcase will feature approximately 250 items drawn from The Costume Institute's permanent collection - with many of the pieces too fragile to ever be worn again.

The pieces will all be displayed using elements such as AI, GCI, and more while playing up themes of land, sea, and sky. 

Many of the stars in attendance at the gala made their way to Usher's Secret Garden Met Gala After Party held at The Times Square Edition

Taraji looked gorgeous at the event

The host happily posed with Gabrielle Union 

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle, Usher, and his new wife Jennifer Goicoechea were seen at the after party 

Legendary Damon and Janelle Monae made quite the fashionable entrance

Storm Reid donned a double breasted tuxedo jacket over an LBD

Designer LaQuan Smith showed off his muscles 

Hairstylist Chris Appleton  looked dapper in all-black 

Erica Reid and Andrew Quan shared a laugh together 

Rayssa Medeiros and Clara Denison posed up together

Usher posed with fellow R&B singer Ne-Yo

Usher posed with French fashion designer and Rick Owens' wife Michèle Lamy

He gave her a sweet kiss on the head

The host had drink in hand as he hammed it up with DJ D-Nice

'It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion,' said Andrew Bolton, Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, of the upcoming exhibition. 

'One thing I hope this show will activate is that sensorial appreciation of fashion.'

Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony and Ashley Graham are hosted while YouTuber Emma Chamberlain is expected to interview stars on the red carpet. 

Last year's gala honored late designer Karl Lagerfeld.