Lena Dunham appeared on the red carpet on Monday, May 4, for the 2026 Met Gala wearing a head-turning ensemble.

This was Dunham’s return to the Met Gala after seven years away. The 39-year-old creator of Girls wore a dark red gown by Valentino’s Alessandro Michele. The gown was adorned with feathers and sequins and featured a long train.

However, it is the inspiration behind the look that has the internet buzzing.

The theme for this year’s Met Gala was “Costume Art,” which celebrities interpreted in many different ways.

As Dunham revealed to Vogue in a recent interview, her ensemble was actually inspired by a very gruesome painting from long ago.…