The organization named Reese to the 2025 Gala Host Committee in February alongside a slate of Black leaders in the arts, fashion, sports, music and film industries. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an honorary chair of the committee, which is led by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour.

The Windy City was well-represented at Monday night's star-packed event, the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made a powerful statement at this year’s Met Gala, not just with her bold fashion but with the sparkling jewels she wore: over 107 carats of diamonds.