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Scarlett Johansson - Met Ball 2012

Scarlett Johansson walks the red carpet at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 27-year-old actress wore a Dolce&Gabbana dress with Christian Louboutin heels.

She accessorized with a Judith Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton earrings.

Scarlett‘s latest movie, The Avengers, recently broke box office records, raking in more than $200 million on its opening weekend!

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition – is co-chaired by Carey Mulligan, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and designer Miuccia Prada.

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Rihanna - Met Ball 2012

Rihanna shows off her back on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 24-year-old singer looked fantastic in a Tom Ford dress and Christian Louboutin heels.

Over the weekend, Rihanna was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live and performed her songs “Where Have You Been,” “Birthday Cake,” and “Talk That Talk.” Check out the performances if you missed them!

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrates the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition. More Here! »

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Emma Stone - Met Ball 2012

Emma Stone is all smiles as she arrives at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 23-year-old actress wore a bright cherry red satin dress with hand embroidered crystal flowers and crystal hair pins, both custom made Lanvin creations by Alber Elbaz (also pictured), with black gloss leather pumps from the Hiver 2011 Runway Collection.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emma Stone

Over the weekend, Emma and Olivia Wilde were spotted at the 15th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York City.

“It’s an issue very close to my heart,” Emma told the crowd at the event. “Having watched a loved one battle cancer and all of the emotions and the realities that it brings with it.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow - Met Ball 2012

Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her gorgeous gams at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 39-year-old actress rocked all Prada – shoes and a steel blue duchesse halter neck dress with inverted back pleats and macro-paillettes embroidered patch pockets.

The night before, Gwyneth came out to support pal Amanda de Cadenet at the launch of her new Lifetime interview series.

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition – is co-chaired by Carey Mulligan, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and designer Miuccia Prada.

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Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake - Met Ball 2012

Jessica Biel and fiance Justin Timberlake walk arm and arm at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 30-year-old actress looked stunning in Prada – shoes, clutch, and an ivory double stretch satin deep-V gown with cascading jade green stones. She also sparkled in Lorraine Schwartz earrings.

Justin, 31, wore a black Tom Ford tuxedo with a satin shawl lapel, evening shirt, satin bowtie, cufflinks and leather “Chelsea” boots.

Earlier in the day, Jess was spotted running errands in the Big Apple sans Justin!

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition – is co-chaired by Carey Mulligan, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and designer Miuccia Prada.

More Here! »

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Karolina Kurkova & Coco Rocha - Met Ball 2012

Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha strike poses on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

Karolina, 28, wore a custom long sleeve rose gold sequin gown with open back and train by Rachel Zoe Collection, Sergio Rossi shoes, and Fred Leighton jewels. She walked the red carpet with Rachel Zoe herself (pictured inside), who wore a Rachel Zoe Collection custom off white floor length tiered fringe gown with David Webb jewelry.

Coco, 23, wore a vintage Givenchy pants suit with matching jacket originally worn by Elizabeth Taylor! She accessorized with Wilfredo Rosado jewelry.

15+ pictures inside of Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha at the 2012 Met BallMore Here! »

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Kristen Wiig - Met Ball 2012

Kristen Wiig attends the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 38-year-old Saturday Night Live funnywoman wore a dress and shoes both by Stella McCartney.

She finished off her look with a Reed Krakoff bag and earrings and a ring by Fred Leighton.

In case you missed it, check out Kristen‘s hilarious portrayal of the now infamous Tanning Mom during the most recent SNL Weekend Update sketch.

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition – is co-chaired by Carey Mulligan, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and designer Miuccia Prada.

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