Lea Michele made her first appearance at the Met Gala in nine years on Monday evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where she donned a sequined silver Michael Kors gown.
The long-sleeved open back gown the New York City native wore included a bow on the chest above a keyhole cut, with a matching choker. Michele toted a metallic clutch purse and slipped her feet into Flower Strass Buckle Platform Sandals by Roger Vivier.
Michele, 36, who is playing Fanny Brice in the revival of Funny Girl on Broadway, wore her brown locks in a bob style to complement her flashy fashion ensemble.
Michele was pictured dancing with fellow stars such as Kerry Washington, Brian Tyree Henry and Vanessa Hudgens at the event.
Michele’s team who helped put together the glamorous look included stylist Brian Meller, hairstylist Ryan Richman and makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez, among others.
Back in the high life: Lea Michele, 36, made her first appearance at the Met Gala in nine years at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday evening, where she donned a sequined silver gown
Gonzalez said she helped Michele put together the healthy look using products such as True Botanicals to prep her skin, and Armani and Tweezerman for the makeup palette, according to Hollywood Life.
Gonzalez said she drew creative inspiration from the iconic entertainer who preceded Michele in the Funny Girl role, Barbra Streisand.
‘I wanted a modern nod to Barbra Streisand’s makeup when she won her award for Funny Girl,’ she said, according to the outlet. ‘I thought perfect with her look in its entirety.’
Michele has been the musical comedy’s leading lady since September of 2022, following the departure of Beanie Feldstein months earlier.
While Michele was initially slated to perform through the show’s spring slate, the actress and producers agreed to extend her run through September 3. After that, she is slated to appear in a solo show at Carnegie Hall in October.
The Glee alum, who is mom to two-year-old son Ever Leo Reich with husband Zandy Reich.
Last week, while appearing at the Time 100 Gala, Michele gave fans an update on her son’s health after he was hospitalized for an undisclosed issue.
Michele told E! News it had been ‘a challenging month’ and that she was buoyed by ‘the most incredible support from’ her family and cast members, who she called her family as well.
The long-sleeved open back gown the New York City native wore included a bow on the chest above a keyhole cut, with a matching choker
