Rachel McAdams in Ralph Lauren at the Met Gala: snooze worthy or elegant?

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
I think it’s been years since we’ve seen Rachel McAdams at the Costume Institute Gala, if ever. So that’s why I’m disappointed that she wore this simple, pale pink Ralph Lauren gown when she could have really stepped it up. This is just a one tone pastel gown in a very simple silhouette and it’s forgettable to me. Plus her hair and makeup are similarly underwhelming.

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Also at last night’s Met Gala were Rachel’s most recent ex (that we know of), Michael Sheen, and his new lady, Sarah Silverman. Sarah was in a va-va voom scarlet Zac Posen gown that looked incredible, but was apparently difficult to maneuver. This was Sarah and Micheal’s first red carpet together as a couple. I wonder if Rachel and Michael had any awkward run-ins? That must be a sh*tty part of being in show business: running in those small circles of people and having to see your ex and his new piece.

Sarah Silverman leaving her Manhattan Hotel

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hailee Steinfeld also looked classic and perfect for the theme in black and white Prabal Gurung. I love how the hemline on this dress is somewhat bell-like, and how old school this dress is. I’m not fond of her styling, though. I like a bold brow but it’s like someone teased hers up.

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Another young starlet in black and white was Chloe Moretz, in Chanel. Some may call this dress too old fashioned and mature for her, but I sort-of like it. I think her styling keeps it fresh and young looking, although some of the details are too much. The goofy Western belt could go, as could the pink tufted pieces around the waist. Otherwise I think it’s cute, and I love her hair and makeup.

Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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  1. Karen says:

    I think Rachel looks beautiful, simple but excellent color and cut. Her hair and make-up look great.

    Sarah has a great figure and she looks bangin’ in that dress. Her face is pretty severe so I’d have opted for hair down.

    • magpie says:

      Agreed. The look is simple but she looks lovely. Sarah’s styling should have been less severe. She is pretty but not like that.

    • Nighty says:

      I like her dress, but it’s a little bit too pale for her complexion… where does her skin and dress begin?
      Other than that… like it…

    • Tatjana says:

      I love the dress, but her hair and makeup are a bit too natural.
      Sarah looks really harsh in the face. IS she funny? I only saw one routine of hers and it was okayish.

      I love Chloe’s look. She looks great.

    • Rachel says:

      I was a fan of Sarah’s dress from the front. Then I saw the side shot. Boob shelf. Nuff said.

    • MCraw says:

      Oh no. Is it just me or does Rachael look… Different? Is she tweaking? 🙁

      • CG0036 says:

        I was thinking the same thing. I would have had no clue who the header picture was without the caption.

      • JKL says:

        I think its just a bad picture, caught her half smile. Other pics of her she looks the same as she always has.

      • Liv says:

        The color of her dress is not helping either.

      • Happy21 says:

        Ashley Greene is all I can say of that header photo.

        Rachel most definitely looks like she’s done something. I’m thinking her nose…

      • mercy says:

        Thought the same. Maybe it’s the hairstyle? I’m used to seeing her with more layers. I kind of like her dress, though it could use a little more shape and detail. But she’s like an oasis of calm amongst the maze of the colour and bling walking the carpet, so my tired eyes thank her. 😉

        ETA: Comparing to older pics, I think she’s had a bit of botox on her forehead. Her browline is higher.

        I had no idea Michael Sheen was dating Sarah Silverman. Her dress is ok, but she made a better looking couple with Jimmy Kimmel. I don’t see the chemistry with Sheen, especially compared to his pics with Rachel.

  2. Ag says:

    rachel looks classic. love sarah’s dress, but, i don’t know, it doesn’t go with her somehow.

  3. Belle Epoch says:

    Whoever Chloe is, this is a mess. She looks terrible!

  4. Jegede says:

    Kudos to Silverman for going with the theme. I dunno why Rachel even bothered

  5. LadyRay says:

    Wow, the young girls look gorgeous!

  6. Dani2 says:

    Rachel is one of my favourite actresses but she looks really bland here and she doesn’t have to, she’s so beautiful.

    Chloe’s dress is a mess.

    Hailee really knocked it out of the park with this one, one of my favourites of the night for sure.

    • Sighs says:

      Yes! All this. I love love love Hailee’s dress! So perfect. It’s sad when I think that almost every woman there should be looking at the teenager for advice on how to dress.

  7. eliza says:

    I love Chloe but that dress is a mess.

    Silverman actually looks fantastic but she and Sheen as a couple look somewhat awkward.

    Rachel looks nice but her nose seems really slender. Never noticed that before.

    • MissBB says:

      Yes, I was wondering about Rachel’s nose as well. Looks thinner than I remembered.

    • ella says:

      Agreed. Something looks different there, especially in the first picture.

  8. Mrs. Darcy says:

    Michael looks so cat that got the cream. Sarah looks lovely, like a sexy senorita, one of her best looks ever. I think the hair is perfect. I would have though it might be awks with Rachel but maybe they are friendly who knows. She looks pretty but nothing daring or interesting going on. I still prefer her brunette.

    The tweenlets both look cute and age appropriate though I find Chloe unbearably smug and precocious.

    What is Michael’s little medal? Is it a Welsh thing?

    • Lucrezia says:

      He’s got an OBE (Order of British Empire), so I’m guessing it’s that.

      I tried zooming in, and got all confused because it doesn’t look quite the right shape, but the photo is blurry at that level of zoom so I really can’t be sure. It’d make sense to wear it.

    • Sarah says:

      Michael has an OBE(order of the British empire) from the Queen for services to acting. Pretty sure that’s what he is wearing.

      • Mrs.Darcy says:

        Thanks, it’s so rare the Brits break out the royal hardware I didn’t know it when I saw it!

  9. Lindy79 says:

    I’m surprised at Silverman being all strike a pose and serious on the red carpet.

    • malina says:

      I’m there with you. She looks like an accessory to her man and not a person in her own right. I always find such couples annoying but this I find almost disturbing, considering she’s such an outspoken and independent-minded person.

  10. SamiHami says:

    Sara Silverman’s boobs are trying to escape. Why do some women think cramming them into ill fitting dresses so they are all blobby and weird looking is attractive?

    Steinfeld is adorable, but I wish she hadn’t worn so much eye make up. And I love Chloe Moretz but that dress is all kinds of wrong.

    • stellalovejoydiver says:

      I like Sara’s dress, but it’s way too small in the chest area, looks painful.

    • poppy says:

      +100000 on the boobs.

    • lucy2 says:

      Agree completely, especially about how painful Sarah’s dress looks.
      I like Hailee’s dress a lot. Rachel’s is pretty, but kind of dull for this event.

      As for running into exes, Hollywood circles always seemed like high school in that way.

    • Liv says:

      Are they natural? Because they look fake.

    • JenniferJustice says:

      Because they want to show off their bought and paid for accessories at all times.

  11. MissTrial says:

    I feel asleep looking at the McAdams dress. Her look is boring.

    Surprised at how stylish Silverman looks but she looks a bit stiff, uncomfortable.

  12. don't kill me i'm french says:

    Rachem mcadams is pretty but it’s not enough
    Sara is nice but it lacks of necklace and she needs to smile
    My fav is Hailee …because all is good and it fits the theme “white tie”

  13. PunkyMomma says:

    Love Sarah’s dress. She and Michael Sheen make an interesting couple

  14. MrsBPitt says:

    I just can’t get over Sarah and Sheen together…just so wierd!!

    Hallie, those eyebrows gotta go….looks like a mustache over each eye!

    • Mrs.Darcy says:

      No, leave the brows be young ones! I wish I had my teenage brows now.

    • yolo112 says:

      never under estimate the power of a strong brow! I regret pucking the crap outta mine…

    • mercy says:

      I like a strong brow, but they’ve been teased too much. I’m thinking caterpillars. I would have left them alone if she wanted a natural look.

  15. LolaB says:

    Dang, Sarah Silverman. You lookin’ good.

  16. faun says:

    I love Rachel’s blowout and makeup.

  17. amanda says:

    that first picture of McAdams smiling makes her look like a plastic surgery mess…or like the Other Olsen…whose face always looks like that…

  18. poppy says:

    the chanel dress is sort of a mess and should have been cut tea length.
    do designers just not care how these things fit on the wearer or what? so many dresses brought down by ill fit. smh

  19. Dani says:

    Rachel looks stunning in a potato sack, even. Love her whole look. Sarah should have opted for less tight hair.

  20. Val says:

    I don’t like Rachel’s look here, but she is a beautiful woman…..Michael Sheen definitely downgraded~ from Rachel McAdams to Sarah Silverman? lol

  21. Kate says:

    Please tell me that Rachel McAdams didn’t get plastic surgery??? It’s just the pic, right???

    • Mrs.Darcy says:

      I think she’s just smiling weird/not her usual grin. Like she just spotted her ex with his new g.f. and had to crack a smile for the camera! 😉

    • Liv says:

      I think so too. There are other pictures in which she looks fine.

  22. Lisa says:

    She’s always snooze-worthy, tbh.

  23. kt says:

    Hailee’s is probably my favorite look of the night. Event-appropriate, well-fitted, and an adorable face to go along.

  24. G says:

    Ok Rachel tweaked her nose and WTF Michael Sheen?! You just lost stripes.

    • mercy says:

      She has such a small nose, though. I don’t know what she could have done to it. I think she changed her browline (botox and shaping) and it has subtly changed her look.

  25. Kosmos says:

    Wow, Sarah looks fantastic in that dress!!! Lovely, and I haven’t seen that color yet. Rachel looks simple and beautiful, nothing wrong with this softly draped gown. Hailee looks great.