Who is Jessica Paster? Celebrity stylist reportedly kicked out by the cops at the Met Gala

Celebrity stylist Jessica Paster claimed to have been manhandled at the Met Gala 2025. Paster was the stylist for personalities like Miranda Kerr and Quinta Brunson. However, according to Page Six, the incident happened at New York's Hotel Carlyle, where Paster got involved in an altercation with the police.

As seen in the videos, she screamed at the cops, saying she was a guest at the hotel. After that, a hotel employee came to the scene and took her inside.

However, Jessica Paster was seemingly angry at the incident as she allegedly claimed that she would seek legal action against the New York police. The media outlet quoted her, who said:

“I want to say that I am just a person staying at a hotel minding my own business, having the credentials on my wrist and I got manhandled. I listened to people. They said go through the service door and when I did, they said go back to the lobby. And all of a suddenly they attacked me, they manhandled me.”

According to IMDB, Jessica Paster is one of Hollywood’s most recognized celebrity stylists. She has dressed major stars for red carpets, films, commercials, and editorial shoots. Her work was featured at top events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Met Gala.

Her clients included Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, Emily Blunt, and Dakota Fanning. Paster also worked with musicians and was an expert stylist on many TV programs.

Jessica Paster said she felt lucky her arms weren't broken following the hotel incident

Jessica Paster said she was in significant pain and felt lucky her arms weren’t broken during the incident. She explained that she had shown police a wristband meant to give her access to the hotel, but claimed they ignored it.

Her assistant supported her, saying anyone would have reacted the same way if they were suddenly grabbed after following instructions. According to a police spokesperson, the situation began when a woman tried to access the main entrance of the hotel but wasn't allowed.

After trying again, officers stepped in and stopped her. They reportedly directed her to use the service entrance and get the proper credentials. Once that happened, hotel security brought her back to the main entrance, and she was allowed inside.

In an interview with Fashionista in 2014, Jessica Paster was asked how the red carpet had changed over the last decade. She shared that it used to feel more natural and accessible. A decade earlier, it was easier to reach out to designers, and they were more willing to dress rising actors. Speaking of fashion policing, she said:

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“These people who say they’re stylists or a fashion expert? I remember meeting a girl, and I asked her who she styled before she became a commenter. She just stared blankly at me. That’s when I was like, “Oh okay, I get it.” Just because you’re kind of cute and you’re skinny and you talk well, now you're a fashion critic.”

Jessica Paster believed that over time, many designers became more selective, aiming to dress only the biggest stars instead of giving opportunities to newer talent. She pointed out that by overlooking less-established names, some designers missed chances to gain exposure and boost sales.

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