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2026 Met Gala Features Mirror Masks, Money Eye Patches, and AI-Inspired Viral Moments

The 5/5 Met Gala generated viral moments including Sarah Paulson's money eye mask, Katy Perry's six-fingered mirror mask, Eileen Gu's bubble dress, and Jordan Roth's mannequin look. An 'AI Met Gala' meme spread across social platforms, including absent celebrities.

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