- Sydney Sweeney wore a Miu Miu dress to the 2025 Met Gala
- She was criticized for her look not being on theme
- The actress was also slammed for taking her puppy to the Met afterparty

Critics are slamming Sydney Sweeney, 27, for her Met Gala look and overall appearance at the event. They ridiculed the actress for her outfit on the carpet.
The theme of this year’s Met Gala, which took place on 5 May, was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. For her outfit, Sweeney wore a shimmering black beaded dress by Miu Miu. She wore her hair in a slicked-back bun with curls framing her face.
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However, online critics slammed her look, even though Sweeney paid homage to Hollywood star Kim Novak, who wore a similar gown in 1968’s The Legend of Lylah Clare.
See what people are saying about Sweeney at the Met Gala here, and why they are also slamming her for her actions after the event.
Sydney Sweeney slammed for Met look – why?

While Sweeney did pay tribute to Novak, the public was not keen on the idea. Sweeney is set to portray Novak in the film Scandalous, but many did not see how this related to the theme.
Novak famously had a romance with singer Sammy Davis Jr, which faced ridicule during the 1950s. Part of Scandalous will explore their relationship.

However, the theme exploring black dandyism, suits, and the tailored-for-you dress code does not strictly relate to Sweeney’s gown. For that reason, many thought she was off-theme, considering black dandyism focuses on menswear from the 18th century onwards.
The internet did not like it
“Sydney Sweeney referencing Kim Novak, a white lady, for superfine tailoring black style….ok?” One user on X said.
sydney sweeney referencing kim novak, a white lady, for superfine tailoring black style….ok?
— s. (@sunnynacia) May 5, 2025
Meanwhile, others online explained who Sweeney was referencing.
Sydney Sweeney referencing Kim Novak at the MET Gala. She's playing her in a movie about Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr's love affair, directed by Colman Domingo.
— 𝓐𝓻𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝔀𝓪𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓼𝓾𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓵 (@yourfavnook) May 5, 2025
Kim and Sammy's interracial romance in the 1950s faced intense racism and threats, forcing them apart under pressure… pic.twitter.com/HtpzHMeDzf
“Just seen Sydney Sweeney’s outfit for the #MetGala2025 …This who y’all gave wisdom’s invite to?” another person asked.
just seen sydney sweeney’s outfit for the #MetGala2025 …this who yall gave wisdom’s invite too??????? pic.twitter.com/WqkTFYGr4s
— love saw hzr | smoke & stack lvr (@hozussy) May 5, 2025
One user thought Sweeney’s hairstyle resembled the edges that black people traditionally style with their hair.
Just found out what the met gala theme was and it clicked when I seen Sydney Sweeney single edge swooped… chile pic.twitter.com/NcXnhPbVQm
— Jam ₊˚ ʚ | tlou spoilers (@miyahnoobz) May 5, 2025
In response to a photo of Sweeney at the event, one user responded, “She doesn’t get it”.
She doesn't get it #MetGala #TheMetGala #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/sVsZd9DXXY
— Phindi_y🇿🇦 (@Switdifferent) May 5, 2025
The dog controversy
Unfortunately, that was not where the controversy ended. The 27-year-old stepped out of her hotel after the Met Gala with her German Shepherd puppy Sully.
In videos outside her hotel, Sweeney can be seen surrounded by fans and paparazzi carrying her puppy around.
Despite the puppy’s cuteness, many users did not appreciate Sweeney bringing such a young dog into a busy environment. It did not seem like Sweeney went with her dog to an afterparty, though. Nonetheless, commentators were not happy with the actress.
“Why does she bring the dog to such an event? He must be so stressed.” One user on TikTok commented.

Another user agreed, writing in a comment, “And why did we think that was a good idea?”

One angry user declared, “-1000 aura points for Sydney”.

Being too sensitive
On the other hand, some commentators thought the internet was being too sensitive.

“People who think this is bad shouldn’t be dog owners. It’s good to desensitize her puppy to the public so it won’t be scared of everything and everyone when it gets older,” they reasoned.

Similarly, one user thought the ‘stressing the dog out’ point was ridiculous. “Sydney won’t even see any of these comments, he’s a puppy and was with her the whole time. She wouldn’t purposely put him in a situation like that,” the user said.
The moral of the story is that as a celebrity, you’re slammed no matter what you do.