
The Met Gala, a night of extravagant fashion and cultural spectacle, comes with its own set of rules, designed to maintain a sense of exclusivity and mystery. One of the most intriguing is the “no phones” rule, which ensures that the glamorous event remains a sacred experience, free from social media interruptions. Over the years, however, this rule has been broken by a few rebellious stars. Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and Kim Kardashian
have all found ways to bypass the policy.
And, once again, in 2025, the phone ban was conveniently ignored by a few celebrities, much to the delight of their followers.
1. Kim Kardashian vibes to the music
Kim Kardashian, ever the trendsetter, defied the Met Gala’s no-phone policy by sharing a video of herself dancing on her Instagram story
with Lala Anthony and Ciara, adding a touch of glamour to the forbidden act.
MET GALA 2025 CHROME HEARTS
📷 Rafael Pavarotti pic.twitter.com/4bt3cY42Nz
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) May 6, 2025
2. The comeback of the iconic bathroom selfies
Laura Harrier gathered stars like Quinta Brunson and Jeremy Pope for a defiant bathroom tableau, proof that glamour and rebellion make for the most photogenic friendships, and sharing it to your Instagram story.
Laura Harrier attends the 2025 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/9xTgHnvOfe
— 📸 (@metgalacrave) May 6, 2025
3. Two pop queens Tyla and Shakira’s selfie
Tyla and Shakira broke the no-phone policy with a radiant selfie that united chart-toppers and couture, dazzling from inside the gala’s forbidden zone.
Shakira and Tyla look stunning together at the 2025 #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/l5hHngJZAn
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) May 6, 2025
4. Chance the Rapper, Damson Idris and Gustav Magnar Witzoe’s mirror selfie
This trio joined the list of rule-breakers by snapping a mirror selfie, adding their own flair to the night’s collection of unauthorized moments.
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5. Megan Thee Stallion turned food critic
Megan Thee Stallion, in her custom Michael Kors Collection gown, reviewed the gala’s menu on video, openly acknowledging the phone ban while sharing her culinary critiques.
Megan Thee Stallion BANNED from Met Gala?! Shocking Rule Break Exposed!
Megan Thee Stallion just broke the Met Gala’s BIGGEST rule!
Anna Wintour’s banned phones since 2015 to keep the event exclusive—but Megan posted videos from INSIDE the 2025 Gala!
Should Megan be banned? pic.twitter.com/DKLJimGRtE
— 》NSFW《 (@562alexd) May 7, 2025
6. Prabal Gurung’s selfies
Designer Prabal Gurung captured behind-the-scenes moments with Nicole Scherzinger, Shakira, and the Jonas Brothers, offering fans a glimpse into the exclusive event.
7. The White Lotus trio
Patrick Schwarzenegger shared a cheeky Met Gala selfie with The White Lotus
stars Lisa and Aimee Lou Wood, sneaking in drama off-screen with their charming camera moment.
Cuties ✨️ i really love the white lotus family the it’s the best thing ever happened #LISAxMetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/ANIiYWQ1bR
— behind your smile (@behindursmileee) May 6, 2025
While these stars led the charge, they were not the only ones bending the no-phone rule. Sydney Sweeney
, Halle Bailey, and Jaden Smith also seemed to capture some behind-the-scenes moments, adding to the Met Gala 2025’s mix of rebellion and glamour. With fashion statements that were peculiar yet stunning
and moments that broke the rules, this year’s gala proved to be unforgettable.
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Which of these rule-breaking moments were your favorite? Let us know in the comments down below!