Sydney Sweeney captivated the 2025 Met Gala with a black, Hitchcock-inspired gown, paying tribute to Kim Novak, the star of Vertigo. Sweeney also made headlines for her personal life amid rumours and a paused engagement.
At the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, Sydney Sweeney turned heads in a glossy, form-fitting black gown designed to evoke Kim Novak’s iconic Vertigo look, aligning with the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme and “Tailored for You” dress code, as reported by Vogue. Sweeney confirmed the inspiration via Instagram Stories, noting her upcoming role as Novak in Scandalous, directed by Colman Domingo, a Met Gala co-chair. The gown’s sleek tailoring and dramatic flair paid homage to Black dandyism, earning praise as a red carpet standout, with X users lauding its cinematic nod.
Ladies and gentleman, Sydney Sweeney. See every look from the #MetGala here: https://t.co/jeifjwSzoa pic.twitter.com/ckf4dIrmjr
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) May 5, 2025The Scandalous project, exploring Novak’s controversial romance with Sammy Davis Jr., marks Sweeney’s latest high-profile role, building on her Euphoria fame. Her Met Gala appearance, spotlighted by Harper’s Bazaar, reinforced her status as a fashion and Hollywood force, blending artistry with cultural resonance.
Sweeney’s personal life has also drawn attention, with tabloids speculating about her paused engagement to Jonathan Davino, as noted by Page Six. A recent hug with Machine Gun Kelly at the Las Vegas Palm Tree Beach Club opening fueled romance rumours. Still, sources close to Sweeney, cited by People, dismiss these as baseless, emphasising her focus on career projects like Scandalous and Euphoria Season 3. However, she has remained silent on the gossip, letting her Met Gala moment speak volumes.
