Being invited to the Met Gala is one thing, but being named a co-chair of the annual event is an even bigger honor. In 1995, then-Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour began cohosting the event alongside fellow editors, socialites, and even European royalty. In more recent years, she's passed the job on to designers, actors, musicians, and even athletes. But what do the Met Gala co-chairs do, and who's previously held the title? While Wintour has never revealed their exact role, it's rumored that co-chairs help plan the event's dress code, dinner, and performances. They're also among the first stars to arrive on the red carpet each year, helping exemplify the night's dress code, and their names are used to promote the annual event in the months leading up to it. The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Wintour, and honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos . Here's a look back at who's held the honor in the past.…