Met Costume Institute's Star-Studded Gala

Hollywood's hottest stars – from co-hosts George Clooney and Julia Roberts to Katie Holmes and Jennifer Lopez – turn out in gorgeous, daring and superhero-inspired red carpet looks for fashion's biggest night. By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

CLAIRE DANES

The actress shows off her lithe physique in a fitted black silk crepe Narcisco Rodriguez gown and Harry Winston diamonds, accenting her eyes with dramatic smoky makeup.