Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are turning heads at the 2019 Met Gala! The newly-engaged couple has arrived to the annual fashion event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday evening. It's an extra exciting night for the superstar duo, who are on the committee for this year's Met Gala, which is themed "Camp: Notes on Fashion." J.Lo exuded glitz and glamour in head-to-toe silver sparkles. It goes without saying, but the Versace ensemble hugged the superstar's curves in all the right places! She even wore a purple sapphire and diamond necklace by Harry Winston, which clocked in at a staggering 129.48 carats. A-Rod complemented his leading lady by matching his lilac tuxedo jacket to her frosty eyeshadow, beaded skirt and massive pendant. As for the former MLB pro's accessories, Harry Winston lent the star an 18-carat white gold timepiece and diamond shirt studs.<doc-sep>It was a dizzying few hours of campy couture at Monday's night's Met Gala, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry killing it deciphering the night's playful theme. But in the midst of all the color and kitsch, love bloomed on those storied, pink-carpeted stairs. Which couples rocked the carpet the best? From newlyweds like Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner to Met Gala regulars like Kim and Kanye, it was a major night for showcasing A-list love. J.Lo and fiancé A-Rod Arriving with Alex Rodriguez, Lopez paid tribute to Versace's longtime tailor Luigi Massi by wearing one of his last creations to the 2019 Met Gala, a dress Massi worked on up until his sudden death in early April at age 56. Idris Elba and his new wife, model Sabrina Dhowre The glowing couple married just over a week ago in a three-day ceremony in Morocco. Met Gala 2019 worst dressed:Kim and Kanye West, Harry Styles and other boring looks Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas Two years after they rocked the Met Gala together wearing Ralph Lauren, the newlyweds returned to embrace the ball's playful 2019 theme. This year, Chopra wore Dior Haute Couture, while Jonas wore Dior Men. Best dressed at the Met Gala:Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Billy Porter impeccably interpret camp theme Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian Williams, who co-hosted this year's Met Gala, looked stunning on the red carpet with her hubby. We're sure she sent well-wishes to a certain royal someone earlier in the day … Miley Cyrus and husband Liam Hemsworth Cyrus and Hemsworth were a match made in sartorial heaven, with both stars donning Saint Laurent. Gisele Bundchen and husband Tom Brady It was a Dior Haute Couture kind of night for Bundchen, who snuggled with her NFL husband on their way up the famous steps. Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West They didn't follow the camp dress code, per se, but Kim and Kanye still made a glam entrance at this year's Met gala. Newlyweds Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Jonas and his "Game of Thrones" bride married just five days before the Met Gala in a low-key Las Vegas ceremony, complete with an Elvis Presley impersonator officiating. Cole Sprouse and girlfriend Lili Reinhart This was Sprouse and Reinhart's second Met Gala together. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade This stylish couple know how to keep the Met Gala on its toes. Union wore a custom Dundas design Monday night. Ryan Murphy and husband David Miller TV mogul Ryan Murphy went all in on the camp theme, while his husband, photographer David Miller, opted for a classic black tux. Love the Met Gala? More coverage: Red carpet:Celine Dion hits Met Gala carpet in feathered ensemble - and instantly gets memed Whoa:Lady Gaga strips down to her bra and underwear on the Met Gala carpet More:Katy Perry, wearing a 40-pound chandelier, is literally lit at the Met Gala<doc-sep>Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Jennifer Lopez may have looked confident and happy on the 2019 Met Gala red carpet, but the pop star’s journey to get there was an emotional one. In a behind-the-scenes video posted to her YouTube account about the making of her custom Versace gown, Lopez said, “Obviously, we’re saddened this year and cried during our first fitting, putting on this gown.” The “Medicine” singer, 49, was feeling emotional because of her close relationship with Luigi Massi, one of the designers at the fashion house who passed away last month at the age of 53 following a heart attack. Her dress was one of the last pieces he worked on. “Knowing Luigi was making this gown when he passed away. It’s difficult, but at the same time it’s also a celebration of his work,” the Grammy winner explained. The silver beaded gown took 50 days to complete, and it took Lopez an additional seven hours just to look picture perfect for fashion’s biggest night.<doc-sep>The singer's outfit sparkles just as much as her 16-carat engagement ring! The 2019 Met Gala marks Lopez’s eleventh (!) time at the star-studded ball — and her third time with Rodriguez at her side. It’s also marks two months since their romantic Bahamas engagement that broke the Internet. Get push notifications with news, features and more. And the couple celebrated in style. Lopez shined bright like a thousand diamonds in her silver fringe beaded Versace dress featuring a sky-high slit and plunging neckline. She teamed the look with a matching fringe headpiece. And the sparkle didn’t end there. She piled on the Harry Winston jewels, including a purple sapphire-and-diamond necklace, weighing in at 129.48 carats and set in platinum. It features a 65.32-carat cushion-cut purple sapphire set in a cluster of round brilliant, pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds. She added vintage 1972 diamond chandelier earrings, plus a number of bracelets and handful of rings from the jeweler. Jennifer Lopez Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion - Arrivals Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty For his part, Rodriguez wore a lilac colored tuxedo jacket to play up the iridescent quality of his fiancée’s dress. And he also added some bling, via his Harry Winston Ocean Biretrograde white gold timepiece and zalium-and-diamond shirt studs. Rodriguez has proven to be very comfortable on the red carpet and is happy to play the role of Instagram boyfriend, which Lopez is a fan of! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Credit: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic “He is the funniest. I think people don’t know that about him because they always thought he was so serious when he was a player. But they’re starting to learn that now because of Instagram. He’s like the dad with the camera,” she said during an interview with the Today show on Monday. “I mean, he’s just, like, taking pictures of everything, videos of everything and posting it before we approve! Even the kids, they’re like, ‘Dad! Dad! Stop! Please. You’re killing us right now.’ “ And in a recent interview with PEOPLE, Lopez echoed a similar sentiment. “He loves taking pictures and documenting the moment,” she shared. Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’s Met Gala coverage to get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night. As for getting dressed up with his fiancée, Rodriguez said he’s learned a lot from the style icon. “Jennifer has taught me that it’s less about what you wear and more about the fit,” Rodriguez shared. The former Major League Baseball player spent “several months” choosing the jaw-dropping diamond, a source told PEOPLE, landing on a 16 carat emerald-cut flawless diamond ring worth over $1.75 million. Take a look back at all of the couple’s stylish (and PDA-filled!) Met Gala moments below. Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala Credit: Jackson Lee/Getty Lopez turned to her close friend, Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing, to design her dress. She wore a black Balmain gown featuring blue, gold and red gem embellishments in the shape of a cross, which paid homage to the night’s theme, on the bodice. The design included a large cutout cross detail across her chest, a feather-covered skirt and a thigh-high slit. She paired the look with black platform sandals and a blunt bob hairstyle. Rodriguez coordinated with his date in a sleek, all black tuxedo. "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty As far as Met Gala couple debuts go, JLo and A-Rod’s was a home run. Lopez shared a selfie alongside her Rodriguez on Instagram as they made their way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala. “Me and my macho bello… #metball2017 #Valentino,” she wrote. They even coordinated their outfits in shades of blue. Lopez wore a pastel blue Valentino cape gown with dazzling Harry Winston diamond earrings and a Judith Leiber Couture clutch.<doc-sep>
You can always count on Jennifer Lopez to pull out all the stops for her red carpet appearances, and the 2019 Met Gala was no different. Leaning into the gaudy, glitzy "camp" theme, J. Lo lit up the Met Gala pink carpet in a jaw-dropping sparkling Versace dress. Alex Rodriguez complemented J. Lo's look in a bubblegum pink suit jacket, black trousers, white button-up and a black bowtie. The couple are on the 2019 Met Gala committee along with Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Lena Waithe, Priyanka Chopra, and more. J. Lo's flashy Versace dress featured a plunging V neckline and a thigh-high slit because, really, no J. Lo lewk is complete without a full leg reveal. Lopez paired the dress with iridescent platform heels, stacks of diamond bracelets, rings and a silver Judith Leiber clutch. An enormous pendant necklace rounded out the dripping-in-ice effect. J. Lo has always been a longtime fan of Versace—it's safe to credit her for making the green Versace gown she wore to the 2000 MTV VMAs one of the brand's most iconic dresses to date—but this year's Met Gala look held a very special meaning. Luigi Massi, Versace's longtime tailor, passed away earlier this year before finishing her 2019 Met Gala gown. In an emotional YouTube video posted to her channel, J. Lo remembered her dear friend Massi. "He didn’t speak any English; he spoke Italian. And I didn’t speak any Italian, but somehow we always understood each other and we had the best time working together for 20 years," she said in the video. Through tears she thanked Massi for making her "feel so beautiful so many times. So perfect, everything. Your attention to detail, your talent and your love will never be forgotten. Thank you, Luigi, we will miss you." Nerisha Penrose Assistant Editor Nerisha is the assistant editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty and fashion.