Take a trip back in time with these legendary photos of the WWHL host and A-list actress as they hit the red carpet at the big event in glam fashions.
As Bravo fans know, Andy Cohen invites some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, politics, and pop culture to be guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen every week. And then there are times he scores an invite to something major (spoiler alert: it’s the Met Gala).
Occasionally on that first Monday in May when the annual charity event takes place, the talk show host mingles with Hollywood A-listers outside the Bravo Clubhouse by attending the Met Gala. While most celebrities receive invites from designers whose fashions they usually wear to fashion’s biggest night, Andy’s invitation comes from his good friend, actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
And we have to say, they slay every single time they attend the Met Gala together. We’re reliving some of their most legendary BFF moments at the event with some epic throwback photos.
Sarah Jessica Parker explains Andy Cohen’s Met Gala invite
Andy has been lucky enough to snag an invite to the spectacle five times by accompanying SJP. The duo attended the Met Gala and wore coordinating (on-theme) looks in 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2011.
While appearing on WWHL in October 2016, Sarah addressed why she attended the Costume Institute Gala with Andy over her husband, Matthew Broderick.
“First of all, he’s always doing a play, right? But also, I think he feels like that’s our thing, that’s our special thing,” she told Andy at the time. “He’ll go see it as a civilian.”
What’s more, when Andy and Matthew came face-to-face in the Bravo Clubhouse in November 2016, viewers wanted to know if the actor was bothered by his wife going to the exclusive event without him. “No, ’cause you love it, right? And you’re great friends,” he said.
Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker’s “favorite” Met Gala Looks
While we’re stating that all of Andy and SJP’s Met Gala designs live in our heads rent-free, the Sex and the City actress declared her look from 2015 was No. 1 in her eyes.
“I think my favorite is the mohawk. It’s the Philip Treacy headpiece for the punk show,” she told Andy on WWHL. “And that was a Giles Deacon dress.”
As for Andy’s top look of SJP’s, he noted that it was “the Oscar De La Renta,” referencing her gorgeous black-and-white gown from the 2014 Met Gala. The theme enlisted during that year was Charles James: Beyond Fashion.
Want to see more of Andy and SJP’s impressive Met Gala looks from over the years? Well, we have some epic throwback photos of the two for your viewing pleasure.
Met Gala 2018: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination
Andy and SJP’s glittering gold attire was designed by Dolce & Gabbana.
Met Gala 2016: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
SJP took it back to the 18th century for her 2016 Met Gala look, which was designed by Monse. The all-white ensemble featured a cropped pant and corset jacket with a blush ruffled sleeve peeking out. Andy stunned in a suave Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
Met Gala 2015: China: Through the Looking Glass
Andy and SJP were on fire on the 2015 red carpet as the blonde beauty donned an H&M dress with a fiery red and silver Philip Treacy headpiece. Andy was styled in a classic black tuxedo. The friends even had a cute moment with their matching red brooches.
Met Gala 2013: Punk: Chaos to Couture
Andy switched things up in 2013, by opting for a gray suit for the charity event.
Met Gala 2011: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
SJP dazzled the nigh away in an Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 dress, while Andy sported a clad black tuxedo.
Will Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker attend the Met Gala 2024?
The Met Gala maintains a strict policy of keeping their guest list confidential. Typically, the attendees are not announced until the day of the event, and sometimes not until moments before the red carpet commences. Each year, the Met Gala is held on the first Monday of May in NYC at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year, the head-turning event takes place on May 6, 2024.
So, Bravoholics will have to keep a look out on May 6 to see if Andy and SJP will be at this year’s Met Gala. By the way, this year’s theme for the event is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, while the dress code is The Garden of Time. So if they do go, we can’t wait to see what couture they wear.
