Lively has made matching the Met carpet almost a signature move. She told Vogue in 2022 that it “has become a thing,” recalling past appearances — including a 2018 custom Versace with regal embroidery that echoed that year’s tan-and-maroon carpet — and even joked about the pressure to keep the streak going when she agreed to host.
On the same day, her team announced a settlement in the It Ends With Us lawsuit that had been due to go to trial. Attorneys described the film as a point of pride, acknowledged concerns raised, affirmed commitments to proper workplaces and said they hope the resolution allows everyone to move forward constructively.