Chivalry isn’t dead—it just shows up in the most unexpected moments on the Met Gala red carpet.
Hugh Jackman, 57, dropped a hilarious behind-the-scenes detail during his Wednesday, May 6, appearance on Today With Jenna&Sheinelle about the 2026 Met Gala. While walking the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 4, Blake Lively needed a quick wardrobe rescue. Her dress had a hook situation that demanded immediate attention, and Jackman stepped in. But here’s where it gets charming: before he helped his good friend Blake Lively with the dress malfunction, Jackman actually checked in—mentally—with her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
“I’m like,‘Ryan, is this cool? Checking. Are we good?'”Jackman recalled with a laugh, describing his silent communication to his Deadpool&Wolverine costar. Reynolds, 49, didn’t actually attend the Met Gala with Lively, 38, so Jackman’s approval-seeking was more of a playful head nod to Hollywood etiquette than a logistical necessity. The moment perfectly captures the kind of easy camaraderie these three share—professional respect wrapped in genuine friendship.
Lively attended the event solo on Monday, hours after news broke that she and director Justin Baldoni had settled their legal battle over their 2024 film It Ends With Us. The settlement came with statements from both parties acknowledging the process presented challenges and reaffirming their commitment to respectful workplaces. Meanwhile, Jackman walked the carpet with his girlfriend, Sutton Foster, the pair having made their romance public in January 2025 following their respective splits. Sometimes the most memorable Met Gala moments aren’t about the dress itself—they’re about the people who’ve got your back when things go sideways.
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