14 Imagined Celebrity Conversations from Tonight's Met Gala

But they probably didn't.

By Ella Cerón

May 2, 2016

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Everywhere you look on the Met Gala red carpet, there's another celebrity. Looking at a photo of Kendall Jenner? There's a chance you're going to find another Kardashian — or three! — right behind her. And while celebs might take the time to catch up with their BFFs, there's bound to be an awkward run-in or two. (Hey, we're sure they meant well!)
There's a (not so strict) no-social-media rule enforced inside and photos this good tell more than a thousand words, we can only imagine what kind of conversations would occur between friends and frenemies, exes and acquaintances alike. Ahead, here are 14 extremely hypothetical conversations that totally could have — but probably didn't — go down at the Met Gala red carpet.
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Orlando Bloom: Hey, look, I brought my pet!
Selena Gomez: ....riiiiiiight.

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Jaden and Willow Smith: You're #SiblingGoals.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen: No, you are.
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Emma Watson: Hi Emma, I'd like to introduce you to Emma.
Emma Stone and Emma Roberts: ....wait.

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Kim Kardashian West: Kylie, I told you a thousand times: don't go through my closet. You have your own!
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Kendall Jenner: So guys, I'm thinking that maybe after this, we get burgers... Guys... Guys?
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik: ~Stare lovingly into each other's eyes~

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Robert Pattinson: Now you're the one that sparkles in the light.
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Rita Ora: If you're a bird, I'm a bird!
Rachel McAdams: But...you're literally dressed like a bird.

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Karlie Kloss: Hey Margot, nice dress.
Margot Robbie: You, too.
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Emily Blunt's baby: Hey, when are we getting out of here?
Olivia Wilde's baby: Nah, we've got the best seats in the house.

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Lady Gaga: Six inch heeeeeeelllllllls...
Beyoncé: Haha.
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Lady Gaga: Watch it, Nick. I've got my eye on my girl.

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Blake Lively: You look like someone that I used to know.
Taylor Swift: XOXO.
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Lorde: Did you miss the matching outfits memo?
Kanye: That was a one-time thing.

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Rose Byrne: The battle may be over, but this isn't the end of the war, Neighbor.
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Ella Cerón is a writer, editor, talent liaison, consultant, social media strategist and author currently based in New York. She studied English and Literature at Fordham University on a full scholarship. Ella’s work has an emphasis on pop culture and lifestyle. She has been published in Teen Vogue, GQ and ... Read More

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