Colman Domingo dressed to impress at Met Gala 2025, the annual fundraising event on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where he served as a co-chair. He wore a bold blue cape over a striking Valentino suit.

Leading up to the Met Gala, several stars had already paid tribute to Talley, including Grammy winning rapper Doechii, who honored Talley's love of tennis through a sporty look, which featured a tennis racket cover designed by Louis Vuitton.