Sydney Sweeney Honors Kim Novak at 2025 Met Gala

Sydney Sweeney paid tribute to '50s screen icon Kim Novak at the 2025 Met Gala by wearing a custom black Miu Miu gown inspired by a dress Novak wore in the 1967 film The Legend of Lylah Clare. Sweeney's ensemble, complete with beaded fringe and a keyhole neckline, nodded to both Hollywood glamour and her upcoming role as Novak in the film Scandalous, directed by Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo. The film will explore Novak’s controversial romance with Sammy Davis Jr. during the 1950s, a relationship that faced intense public and industry scrutiny due to the era's racial prejudices. By sharing a reference photo of Novak ahead of the event, Sweeney underscored the narrative and historical relevance behind her look. The Met Gala itself highlighted Black dandyism and tailoring as part of its 2025 theme, with Domingo and other cultural figures serving as co-chairs. Sweeney’s appearance was seen as both a fashion statement and a thoughtful homage to Hollywood’s complex legacy.