How Nia Long’s First Met Gala Glam Came Together 

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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated May 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Nia Long exuded timeless elegance for her Met Gala debut, stepping onto the carpet in her signature natural glam. She paired the understated beauty look with a custom black strapless gown by LaQuan Smith, featuring a plunging neckline. She completed the ensemble with a statement emerald-and-diamond encrusted necklace that rested elegantly across her chest.

For the occasion,

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