We're Swooning Over Ryan Reynolds As He Gushes Over His Wife At The Met Gala Wearing A Magical Gown

The 2022 Met Gala gave us plenty of fashion drama, but Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds still managed to steal the spotlight. Her custom Atelier Versace gown was already a showstopper, and then the dress started changing colors right on the red carpet.

As the gown shifted from rose gold to teal, Ryan’s reaction became part of the moment. He watched his wife with a huge smile, clapped as the reveal unfolded, and looked completely captivated by her big entrance.

With the couple married for more than a decade, the Met Gala turned into another reminder of how much fans love their chemistry. Read on.

Another Met Gala has come upon us, with many guests utterly missing the theme of the event, while others dazzled us to the core

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The Met Gala is an annual ceremony held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. The event, which is organized by Vogue, attracts a wide range of people, including celebrities, up-and-coming designers, and industry juggernauts.

The ceremony honors the theme of the Costume Institute exhibition for that year. To complement the exhibit's concept, guests are required to dress in haute couture, exclusive, custom-fitted, high-end fashion design.

For the 2022 edition, organizers decided to go with Gilded Glamour as the theme. This was an ode to 1870-1900s fashion and was inspired by the Victorian era in Britain. We're talking puffy shoulders and corsets, among others.

The Gilded Glamour clothing

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This year, a number of celebrities forgot to do their homework, but those who did absolutely wowed the audience.

There's no doubt that Blake Lively was the star of the ceremony. Not only did she stick to the theme, but she also wore a very creative garment.

Blake graced the event in a custom Atelier Versace transforming gown

Feast your eyes as the dress goes from rose gold to teal in a matter of seconds.

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Does this look familiar?

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Her outfit was a body-hugging rose gold dress, with geometric embroidery and mirrored embellishments. It also featured what looked to be a huge rose-gold colored bow on the side. As it turned out, there were many layers trapped inside, just waiting to be released.

What makes this garment extra special is that it was inspired by the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States in 1886. Gilded Age-appropriate, of course!

What's the reason for the color shift, you wonder? Well, it's a reference to the Statue of Liberty's oxidation, which turns the statue's copper tint into the famous green we know and love today.

Along with the magic dress, people talked about Ryan's reaction to his wife, which melted our hearts

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Her husband, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, accompanied her on the red carpet. You can tell he was awestruck by his wife's transformation. He stood at the top of the Met's stairwell while his wife had her big moment in front of the cameras.

Ryan clapped enthusiastically while the dress was being revealed. Observe his adoring stare and the huge, unwavering smile on his face

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He couldn't help but smile when Lively's copper dress was unfurled to reveal the blue color lying underneath. It's impossible to ignore Ryan's affection for his sweetheart.

The pair who have been married since 2012 have quickly established themselves as one of Hollywood's most beloved power couples.

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The couple tied the knot in 2012 and are the proud parents of three lovely daughters: James, Inez, and Betty. These two have long been one of Hollywood's most adored couples, constantly teasing and encouraging one another on social media.

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Though this year's "Gilded Glamour" theme has generated some debate, the couple gave us something lovely to talk about at the Met Gala

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Along with the positive came the criticisms, starting with the misreading of the theme.

The couple seems to be very much in love from their adorable photos

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Beach time!

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Ryan and Blake are fond of trolling each other on social media

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The Met Gala brings together fashion, artistry, and, at times, challenging themes under one roof. But at the end of the day, we celebrate the love that two people have for each other

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Naturally, this dynamic duo has fans all over the world.

Here's how viewers and fans reacted to the dress and Ryan's show of affection for his gorgeous wife:

This person was all about letting Blake have her moment.

"I love how he stands back and lets her have her moment"

Jessica Nicole

The support from Ryan was massive

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Another fan thought she looked like a goddess.

"She looked like a goddess"

Rachel Ladee Galtier

"Such great role models for kids"

Sally Barker

"The colors are phenomenal"

Sarah Stroud

"His face speaks volumes"

Crystal Pool

"I love their admiration for each other"

Danielle Vasquez

"He adores her and she him"

Tara Thompson

"Hollywood's finest"

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Several questions were posed, and a large number of fashion-related art pieces were observed. Whatever the case, there is no denying the delight in celebrating the love of this power couple.

Which style were you particularly fond of this year? What about your worst? Talk to us in the comments.

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