5.Because there's such a vast range of celebrities in attendance, many unlikely friendships and relationships form — including Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston, who were confirmed to be dating shortly after their Met Gala dance party.
11.In 2018, an age limit was instated and only guests 18 and older could attend.
12.Depending on the amount of jewelry worn by a celebrity, some guests are accompanied by their own bodyguards and security escorts in addition to security on staff already.
13.The attendees are free to move throughout the museum to socialize and get a first-look view of the year's exhibit. Some guests even get their own greenrooms if they have to change looks during the party.
14.There are Department of Health inspectors who attend the event to make sure nobody is secretly smoking inside the museum, and there's a designated smoking area.