By Heidi Parker
The Bronx native has been to the flashy Met Gala in New York City many times throughout her career. Here’s 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 was wearing a pink dress with a matching fur jacket. She looked elegant in a white turtleneck and a buttonless 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 wore a tiered black lace dress as she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event. She wore her hair in a Swedish braid and wore ruby red lipstick.
In 2004: The diva wore a tiered black lace dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event.
2006
It was a drastic change in 2006 when Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder dress in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down. She added long earrings and carried a clutch for a very polished look. The topic 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 dress in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down.
2007
There was a 1920s influence to this shimmery silver dress that featured off the shoulders and a bedazzled belt while she added a hair clip to match her earrings and clutch. The theme was Poiret: king of fashion.
In 2007: There was a 1920s influence to this shimmery silver dress that featured off the shoulders and a bedazzled belt while adding a hair clip to match her earrings and clutch.
2008
In 2008, the Wedding Planner actress opted for a more feminine look, as she wore a dusty green single-strap dress with heavy embellishments at the neckline and several pleats. Her hair was styled in soft waves and she wore an oversized bracelet that matched her earrings.
2008: In 2008, the Wedding Planner actress opted for a more feminine look, as she wore a dusty green one-strap dress with heavy embellishments at the neckline and several pleats.
2010
This year, the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamor in a sparkling strapless silver Cinderella-style dress while wearing her hair up.
In 2010: This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamor in a sparkling silver strapless Cinderella-style dress while wearing her hair up.
2011
The Parker star opted for a ruby look in a sleeveless dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout while wearing her hair up dramatically. Her date was her husband Marc Anthony.
In 2011: The Parker star opted for a ruby look in a sleeveless dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout while her hair was up dramatically.
2013
Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a tight black and nude dress with her hair tied up in a large ponytail. 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 tight black and nude dress with her hair tied up in a large ponytail.
2015
It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star, who wore a nearly sheer dress with red sequins. Once again, he opted for a single strap. The topic was China: Through the Looking Glass.
In 2015: It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star, who wore a nearly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, he left with only one leash.
2017
The diva dates back to the 1970s in a long blue dress, hair falling to her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She brought Alex Rodríguez with her for the first time. The topic was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: the art of the in-between.
In 2017: The diva throws back to the 1970s in a long blue dress with chest-length hair and accent diamond earrings. He took Alex Rodríguez with her for the first time
2018
The Shades Of Blue actress opted for a structured dress this year with a large beaded cross on the front and cut-outs at the chest. The topic was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Her date Alex was wearing all black.
In 2018: The Shades Of Blue actress opted this year for a structured dress with a large cross on the front with rhinestones and slits on the chest.
2019
Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals for the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme. Her dress was very low-cut as was the slit on her side. Her date again was Alex, who went in a pink jacket.
It’s a lot to 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 on her side. Her date again was Alex.
2021
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the Wild West. She wowed in this stunning brown Ralph Lauren dress that was so low-cut that it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt part of her was long and had a high slit on one leg.
Her date for the night was Ben Affleck, who wore a black tuxedo with a bow tie.
The theme of the Met Gala was In America: A Fashion Lexicon.
For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the Wild West. She wowed in this stunning brown Ralph Lauren dress that was so low-cut that it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt part of hers was long and had a high slit on one leg.
Her date for the night was Ben Affleck, who wore a black tuxedo with a bow tie.
2023
The look was inspired by the 1940s, when Jennifer wore a headdress with a black veil over her eyes and statement earrings.
The former Fly Girl wore a custom Ralph Lauren dress in pale pink silk and black velvet that looked retro and modern at the same time.
The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: a beauty line.
The look was inspired by the 1940s, when Jennifer wore a headdress with a black veil over her eyes and statement earrings. The former Fly Girl wore a custom Ralph Lauren dress in pale pink silk and black velvet that looked retro and modern at the same time.
