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How supermodel Heidi Klum turned into a Roman statue for the 2026 Met Gala

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Alisha Haridasani Gupta

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NEW YORK – Whether you loved or hated Heidi Klum’s look for the 2026 Met Gala, she was, at the very least, statuesque.

The German supermodel and host of reality series Project Runway (2004 to present), also known as the queen of Halloween with a reputation for committing to her costume, turned up to the May 4 event looking like a Roman statue – her interpretation of the night’s theme, Fashion Is Art.

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