“Rihanna’s impact”: Fans poke fun as Diana Ross stuns at the 2025 Met Gala

Diana Ross made a splash the second she stepped onto the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, shining in a breathtaking all-white designer dress complete with a resplendent train trailing behind her. The legendary musician's entrance was the second of the night's largest conversation pieces, as cameras flashed and onlookers stared at the sight.

Diana Ross' glamorous sheen brought some retro Hollywood glamour to the A-list party, reminding everyone she was ageless. Diana Ross' online fans, meanwhile, enjoyed themselves, while most of them praised her stunning looks; others offered some light spin in the form of humorous memes and jokes, combining respect and humor in classic online fashion.

Clad in a resplendent silver evening gown with one of the most dramatic trains ever to appear on the red carpet, Miss Diana Ross made a bold statement, reminding the young generation just what it takes to produce a genuine fashion spectacle.

After over two decades in exile, her previous appearance having been in 2003, Diana Ross' reappearance at the Met Gala was nothing less than a triumphant and classy comeback. She said that the gown she opted for is "Affair forever, family gown." About her arrival at the Met Gala 2025, she told Vogue:

"It was not a plan, everything was really, really last moment. My son persuaded me because I'm actually on tour. He said, 'Mom, you've gotta go.'"

As soon as the picture came out, a user took to their X account and commented:

"Rihanna’s impact"

One on X couldn't help but note Rihanna's influence, and truly, it's difficult to argue, the similarity is certainly there. From the assuredness in her posture to how she owns that dramatic look, there's a whiff of Rihanna's unmistakable presence that can't be denied.

As soon as the pictures went on social media, the fans did not hesitate to voice their opinions. From comparing it to Rihanna to hailing the dramatic fashion moment, the web soon went aglow with opinions. Here's how the internet reacted.

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Netizens react as Diana Ross stuns at the 2025 Met Gala

And of course, not everyone took it seriously; some users brought the humor, tossing in clever commentary and lighthearted barbs. From memes to sarcastic one-liners, the internet's goofy side was out in full effect:

"NOW THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT," a user @iamtheeitgirl commented.

"not on theme but she ATE downnn," another user @rhaenyraarryn commented.

Some people praised, while some others commented just for the sake of commenting:

"She steals the show everytime," a user @rosebud_jurado commented.

"She won this year everyone go home," another user @1989healy commented.

"If being 81 years old looks like this, sign me up!," a netizen @cquiller1 wrote.

Overall, Diana Ross' look not only turned heads but incited chatter all over the internet, mixing glamour, retro, and a dash of humor. It was that kind of moment that reaffirmed everyone how much power one red carpet appearance can bring.

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