Debbie Allen is finally having her Met moment.
The iconic actress, producer and author, 75, is taking to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first time at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 in New York City alongside her husband, Norm Nixon, and doing so in grand style.
Dressed by Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell — who recently took home the trophy at this year’s ceremony for his work in Wicked — Allen rocked a gorgeous red ensemble at the event. Tazewell even bejeweled Allen’s Clergerie shoes! He also designed her hat, and the actress carried a Judith Leiber bag. Tazewell also outfitted Nixon and completed his look with Scarosso shoes and a hat by Worth & Worth by Orlando Palacios.
The theme of this year’s Met Gala is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and the dress code is “Tailored for You,” and her look is perfectly in tune with both.
But before Allen and Nixon arrived, she took PEOPLE behind the scenes while she got ready for the evening. Ahead, see how their evening unfolded!
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My Man!
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Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon
“Look at him. Isn’t he amazing? That’s my man.”
Starting the Prep!
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Debbie Allen
“Here we go! I am beyond honored to be part of this iconic event.”
Getting Glam
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Debbie Allen
“Coming to the Met Gala would not be the same if I did not have Boogie. He is a master of hair and makeup, style, vision and he is someone I love like a brother.”
All About the Bling
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Debbie Allen
“My diamond earrings? Peter Sedghi, Luxury Jewels Beverly Hills. Peter was Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s famed jeweler…and now he is mine.”
Checking It Out
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Debbie Allen
“Putting on the final touches.”
Red Dress Moment
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Debbie Allen
“As soon as I was invited, my first thought was, ‘I hope Paul is available to design my dress.’”
So Happy!
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Debbie Allen
“Designer Paul Tazewell chose RED! And, I couldn’t be happier! He is EVERYTHING!”
There He Is!
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Norm Nixon
Allen’s husband was all decked out in white for the Met Gala.
Let’s Go!
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Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon
“Honey, we are ready for the highest fashion event of the season. Dressed to the nines looking elegant, sassy, sexy and ready for business.”
A Night of Culture
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Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon
“What is amazing about the Met Gala theme — Black Dandyism — is that it has educated the whole world that out of Black culture comes the dynamic of fashion, style, grace and freedom.”
On Our Way!
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Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon
“On our way — dripping in style, grace and unapologetic Dandyism”
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