Lorde Confirms Gender Identity at Met Gala, Plans Album Release

At the 2025 Met Gala, Lorde discussed her evolving gender identity, stating that her custom Thom Browne outfit—with its open back—symbolized how she currently feels "like a man and a woman." This public affirmation builds on recent interviews where Lorde described experiencing "gender broadening" and coming into her masculinity, especially during the creation of her upcoming album, Virgin. Lorde explained that periods of personal upheaval and self-reflection influenced both her music and her understanding of her gender, noting a growing sense of both femininity and masculinity. The singer has characterized this phase as one of vulnerability, transparency, and liberation, reflected both in her new music and her artistic presentation at the Met Gala. Virgin, Lorde's fourth studio album, is set for release on June 27 and is thematically linked to her ongoing exploration of gender identity. Her openness has been met with support from fans, even as some media outlets initially overlooked the significance of her statements.