Heidi Klum leans into 2026 Met Gala theme, arrives as literal statue

Heidi Klum looks like a historical art piece at the 2026 Met Gala.

The supermodel and television personality, 52, went full statue on the red carpet at the fundraising event on Sunday, May 4.

Also known as the Queen of Halloween, she took the "Costume Art" theme literally in the jaw-dropping marble-like ensemble.

Heidi was captured on the carpet, saying her custom getup, created by Mike Marino, is a nod to Raffaelle Monti's 1847 sculpture "Veiled Vestal."

"I was like, I want to become her," she told Vogue, adding that she was inspired by the work in the Met. She joked that it took 20 minutes to complete her detailed look.

Klum elaborated further on the design in an Instagram post.

"Mike Marino @prorenfx transformed fabric into sculpture, manipulating latex and spandex with extraordinary precision to mirror the stillness, delicacy, and illusion of carved marble," she wrote.

"Every fold, every contour, every detail is intentional, capturing both strength and softness in a way that feels almost impossible," she added. "A one-of-a-kind design that doesn't just dress the body, but elevates it into art itself."

Heidi Klum's look has captured attention on social media

Klum, known for her annual Halloween bash in New York, is no stranger to daring and transformative looks, often working with a team of special effects artists to produce buzzy costumes that take months to construct, transforming into a worm, E.T., a peacock and much more.

Last year, she went to her 24th annual party as a green version of Medusa. Similar to her Halloween costumes, her Met Gala 2026 look has captured the attention of fashion fans on social media.

"Her costumes are unmatched. Like... did she leave a CRUMB? No. She ate that fully," one user wrote on X. Another person added, "She is ALWAYS going to go all out."

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].