Met Gala 2025: Diana Ross' sweet tribute hidden in show-stopping gown with 18-foot train

made her big return to the Met Gala in style earlier this evening and made sure all eyes were on her as she attended the annual fundraiser for the first time in 22 years.

The iconic singer rocked the in a flowing white gown, adorned with crystals and beads, featured an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren.

The stunning design for the evening was the result of a close collaboration between Diana, her son Evan Ross, and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie.

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Together, they aimed to highlight a bespoke design that celebrated her family legacy – by incorporating the generations of the Ross name in a sophisticated style, according to Vogue.

The embroidered names include her own children's – Rhonda, Tracee, Chudney, Ross, and Evan-and her eight grandchildren, Raif, Callaway, Everlee, Leif, Indigo, Jagger, Bronx, and Ziggy. Tonight marks Diana's fifth time attending the . She first attended back in 1978 alongside legendary designer Halston.

Since then, the singer has consistently brought her signature sparkle to the Met steps, most notably in 2003 when she donned a billowing red Gucci gown. However, her thoughtful design this evening proved to be one of her most glamorous – not to mention incredibly touching and unforgettable.

Elsewhere at the star-studded event, actress Zendaya once again made a striking impression at the Met Gala, with fans speculating that her ensemble is a nod to both Bianca Jagger and Diana Ross.

The 28 year old American starlet, who recently announced her engagement to British actor Tom Holland, dazzled onlookers as she graced the blue carpet outside New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute on Monday evening.

Zendaya, known for her role in The Challengers, sported a chic cream suit paired with an oversized hat. Her hair was neatly styled into a bun, and the silk outfit was accentuated with glittering diamond earrings.

Fashion commentator Derek Guy shared his insights on , suggesting a connection between Zendaya's attire and Bianca Jagger, who was known for her purchases from Tommy Nutter.

He wrote: "Zendaya's outfit kind of reminds me of Bianca Jagger, who bought clothes from Tommy Nutter. Together with cutter Edward Sexton, Nutter upended Savile Row in the 1970s by fusing fashion with traditional craft, making clothes for rock royalty such as The Beatles and Diana Ross."

Echoing this sentiment, another Twitter user chimed in: "ZENDAYA! ! ! very reminiscent of bianca jagger's 70s suits and tailored to perfection," while a third fan praised: "One thing about zendaya she's gonna know exactly how to pose on the carpet to sell a look. no wonder she's been law's muse since the beginning. she is BEYOND! ! ! !"

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