The Met Gala is one of the biggest nights in the fashion calendar, drawing the most prominent names from cinema, sports, business, and politics to the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As the 2026 edition approaches on May 4, local time, the secrecy around the guest list has, as usual, fuelled intense speculation. Recently, the internet was buzzing with rumours that Deepika Padukone was in New York to attend the festivities. Fuelling these rumours was a viral photograph allegedly showing her at a high-profile pre-Met Gala dinner.