Nicole Kidman’s daughter created a stir during her Met Gala debut by defying a significant age restriction. This year, Nicole was set to co-chair the event alongside Venus Williams, Beyoncé, and Dame Anna Wintour. The Met Gala, a prestigious annual event in New York, is hosted by Condé Nast and overseen by Dame Anna, a former Vogue editor.
Attendance at the Met Gala is strictly by invitation only, with celebrities often representing various brands. However, Dame Anna exercises final authority over the guest list and has notably excluded President Trump in the past. Despite the age limit of 18-plus for the event, Nicole’s daughter, Sunday Rose, 17, overlooked this rule.
The event’s strict age policy was highlighted in previous years when Maddie Ziegler, then 15, was deemed too young to attend. Organizers explicitly stated that the event was not suitable for individuals under 18. Sunday Rose was not the only celebrity offspring to challenge the rules; Beyoncé brought her 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, to the red carpet for the first time.
While on the red carpet, Beyoncé, accompanied by her husband Jay-Z, expressed her emotional delight at having Blue Ivy join her. The singer was moved to tears, describing the experience as surreal. Beyoncé wore a crystal skeleton gown, while Blue Ivy donned a white Balenciaga ensemble.
Sunday Rose made a striking debut at the Met Gala in a custom Dior gown adorned with floral embellishments. In contrast, Nicole chose a red sequined Chanel gown, complemented by Chanel jewelry and an Omega timepiece. The mother-daughter duo exuded elegance on the red carpet.
Nicole explained her choice of attire to Vogue, emphasizing the significance of the color red in art and its representation of love and vitality. Sunday Rose was described as a “springtime blossoming girl” by the publication. Despite the glamour of the event, Sunday returned to her studies the following day, showcasing a balance between high fashion and academic responsibilities.
This marked Nicole’s third appearance as co-chair at the Met Gala, having previously held the role in 2003 and again in subsequent years. The theme for this year’s event was Costume Art, with the dress code emphasizing the connection between clothing and the body as an art form.
In an interview, Sunday Rose expressed admiration for her mother’s creativity and influence on her life. Nicole, in turn, shared her excitement about her daughter’s involvement in the event, highlighting Sunday’s passion for fashion and recent participation in a Dior show.