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Paul Anthony Kelly Makes Met Gala Debut in Custom Velvet Dior Tailcoat

The Dior invitation signals how the hit FX limited series has vaulted the actor into fashion’s spotlight.

Overview

  • Kelly attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York on Monday as a Dior guest in a dark violet velvet tailcoat by Jonathan Anderson.
  • Love Story co-star Sarah Pidgeon also walked the carpet, creating a public reunion for the show’s leads.
  • FX has called Love Story its most-watched show on Hulu and Disney+ with more than 25 million hours before the finale, while later reports cited 65 million hours streamed.
  • The drama remains a cultural flashpoint, with JFK Jr.’s nephew Jack Schlossberg objecting to a lack of family consultation and designer Gordon Henderson criticizing the portrayal.
  • Kelly is riding the breakout with awards events and fresh press while navigating new fatherhood, which he confirmed in February on The Kelly Clarkson Show.