Bad Bunny Appears as Elderly Man at Met Gala

Bad Bunny arrived at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into an elderly version of himself, complete with prosthetics, a gray wig, beard, and cane, drawing widespread attention for his interpretation of the event's "Costume Art" theme.

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican singer, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, wore a custom all-black tuxedo he designed in collaboration with Zara. The outfit featured an oversized pussybow at the neck, referencing Charles James's 1947 "Bustle" gown from the Costume Institute's permanent collection. Makeup artist Mike Marino crafted the hyperrealistic prosthetics, hand-sculpting wrinkles, sagging skin, and sunspots on Bad Bunny's face, neck, and hands after discussions about aging effects. He complemented the look with a deliberate elderly gait and leaned on a cane with a gold tip while ascending the museum steps. Speaking to reporters on the red carpet, Bad Bunny joked that the transformation took "53 years exactly," adding that he aimed to explore new expressions at the event.

The ensemble directly engaged the Costume Institute's exhibition, curated by Andrew Bolton and running from...