Katy PerryandRihannalooked stunning at the2024 Met Galalast night (May 6). The only problem – they were never physically present at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA, to attend fashion’s biggest annual stage.

Since Monday, photographs of theCalifornia Gurlshitmaker wearing a gown that fit with the event’sThe Garden of Timetheme have been circulating on social media.

Taking to her Instagram page last night,Katyshared a carousel of images of herself stepping onto the famous Met steps, in addition to a clip of herself recording music in a studio.

Katy Perry and Rihanna stunned in absentia at the 2024 Met Gala

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

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“Couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work,” the 39-year-old singerwrote.

The songstress’ pictures seemingly attending the high-profile occasion even fooled her mother, Mary Perry, who texted her daughter: “Didn’t know you went to the Met.

“What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose Parade, you are your own float lol.”

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

The ordeal ultimately confused many fans who were excited to see their favorite celeb hitting the red carpet at the most prestigiousfashionevent in the world.

Another picture further sparked misunderstandings, as it was claimed that Rihanna had just made it to the annual fundraiser.

Katy shared images of herself fitting the event’s theme on social media despite not physically attending

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

A viral post onX(formerly known as Twitter) showed the 36-year-old singer adorned in an impressive dress reminiscent of a tree or tall grass, perfectly complementingthe Met’s theme.

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

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Nevertheless, a community note clarified: “This is either AI or digitally altered.

Rihanna attends The 2024#MetGala#MetGala2024pic.twitter.com/bO0QqmxWkD

— ✨ (@tereluprados)May 6, 2024

“Rihanna has, at the time of this post, not yet arrived at theMet Gala.”

The Fenty Beauty founder was unable to take a bow on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet after coming down with the flu, her rep confirmed toE! News.

“AI and still ate that,” a reader commented

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

Katy Perry And Rihanna Had Two Of The Most Viral Met Gala Outfits—But They Weren’t Even There

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