She’s delivered plenty of iconic red carpet moments – from her iconic Barbie press tour to her recent Wuthering Heights media blitz.
But it seems Margot Robbie’s 2026 Met Gala frock hasn’t quite hit the same heights, with many critics branding her golden Chanel gown ‘the biggest disappointment’ of the night.
The Australian actress, who is an ambassador for Chanel, sported a muted gold strapless gown with a drop hem and dramatic ruffled train for the annual event, which this year had the theme ‘Fashion Is Art’.
She paired the dress with strappy gold stilettos and elevated the ensemble with striking jewellery, including canary-yellow diamond drop earrings and a matching statement ring.
While undeniably polished, many fans felt the look didn’t quite hit the mark for such a high-concept night.
‘Too safe,’ one person wrote.
Critics are branding Margot Robbie’s golden Chanel gown ‘the biggest disappointment’ of the 2026 Met Gala
‘GIRL GAVE US ABSOLUTELY NOTHING,’ another added.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with comments like ‘Boring!’ and ‘It’s too pretty if that makes sense. Any other event it’d be amazing. Another missed opportunity to really go for it.’
Several critics pointed out that while the gown itself was beautiful, it failed to align with the evening’s avant-garde ‘Fashion Is Art’ brief.
‘This is beautiful but not for the theme,’ one user noted, while another questioned: ‘Why even bother going if you’re not going to make the effort & follow the theme.’
The criticism only escalated from there.
‘The biggest disappointment of the Met Gala,’ one commenter declared, as another wrote: ‘By far the worst dressed. Colour does her no favours.’
Some fans, while still expressing affection for the actress, admitted they expected much more.
‘I love her but it looks like she’s wearing expensive curtains,’ one said, while another added: ‘Very underwhelming, I expected so much more with her connections… Just giving, ‘I want to come but I don’t want the attention at all’.’
While undeniably polished, many fans felt the look didn’t quite hit the mark for such a high-concept night
Several critics pointed out that while the gown itself was beautiful, it failed to align with the evening’s avant-garde ‘Fashion Is Art’ brief
A recurring comparison also emerged, with many referencing her recent Wuthering Heights press tour looks.
‘Love Margot but all of her Wuthering Heights promo looks would have been better suited and perfect for this year’s theme!’ one fan wrote.
Another agreed: ‘She looked better for the Wuthering Heights press tour,’ while a third added: ‘What she wore in Wuthering Heights were all art and this has no art compared to that.’
Some even suggested that Margot should have continued to sport a Wuthering Heights-inspired aesthetic for the Met Gala.
‘I would much rather see her in outrageous Victorian gowns. A miss for her,’ one comment read.
‘Imagine if she had worn a Wuthering Heights dress on the red carpet? She would have killed it,’ someone else said.
However, not everyone was ready to write the look off entirely.
Many praised Margot for eschewing an over-the-top aesthetic in favour of a classic, elegant look this year, with one writing: ‘She always looks so classy. This outfit is a win.’
Meanwhile, Margot’s friend and fellow actor Paul Walter Hauser, quickly came to her defence amid the wave of online criticism
Paul – who starred opposite Margot in her 2017 film I, Tonya – shared an article on X about Margot’s Met Gala outfit alongside the caption: ‘One of the only people at the Met Gala who didn’t look like a self-obsessed psychopath. (Paul is pictured in I,Tonya)
‘She was the best dressed hands down. That colour is lovely on her,’ agreed another, while a third added: ‘Sensational look’.
‘Margot always looks classy. She can do no wrong,’ yet another commented.
Meanwhile, Margot’s friend and fellow actor Paul Walter Hauser, quickly came to her defence amid the wave of online criticism.
Paul – who starred opposite Margot in her 2017 film I, Tonya – shared an article on X about Margot’s Met Gala outfit alongside the caption: ‘One of the only people at the Met Gala who didn’t look like a self-obsessed psychopath.
