JENNIFER LOPEZ AT THE MET OVER THE YEARS

By Heidi Parker

The Bronx native has been at the splashy Met Gala in New York City many times over her career. Here is a look back at her glamorous statements.

1999

The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs. The year was 1999 and she wore a pink dress with a matching fur jacket. He was dashing in a white turtleneck and button free coat. The theme was Rock Style.

1999: The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs

2004

The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event. Her hair was up in a Swedish braid and she wore ruby red lipstick.

In 2004: The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event

2006

It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down. She added long earrings and carried a clutch purse for a very polished look. The theme was Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion.

In 2006: It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down

2007

There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse. The theme was Poiret: King of Fashion.

In 2007: There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse

2008

In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds. Her hair was worn in soft waves and she had on an oversized cuff that matched her earrings. 

2008: In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds

2010

This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up.

In 2010: This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up

2011

The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically. Her date was husband Marc Anthony.

In 2011: The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically

2013

Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude colored skintight dress with her hair up in a big quaff. The theme was Punk: Chaos To Couture. Her date was dancer Casper Smart.

In 2013: Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and nude colored skintight dress with her hair up in a big quaff

2015

It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap. The theme was China: Through the Looking Glass.

In 2015: It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap

2017

The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time. The theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.

In 2017: The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time

2018

The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest. The theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination. Her date Alex wore all black.

In 2018: The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest

2019

Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals for the theme Camp: Notes on Fashion. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex who went with a pink blazer. 

A lot tot take in: Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex

2021

For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West.  She wowed  in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg.

Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie.

The Met Gala theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.

For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg

Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie

2023

The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings.

The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time.

The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty.

The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings. The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time