He makeup artist gives us the exclusive details.

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If there’s a breakout star from the 2024 awards season, it’s Ayo Edebiri.

So, unsurprisingly, she was among the most hotly anticipated arrivals at the 2024 Met Gala.

Ayo Edebiri at the 2024 Met Gala

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And it was worth the wait.

TheBottomsstar hit the white and green carpet in one of the evenings lighter takes on the theme.

The inspiration for Ayos look was a blooming spring flower, Delaney tells Byrdie.

Ayo Edebiri at the 2024 Met Gala in a floral dress with bright pink blush

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She prepped the actor’s skin with SK-II products (including its cult-favoriteessenceandmask) for a dewy glow.

Ayo Edebiri at the 2024 Met Gala in a floral dress with bright pink blush

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Ayo Edebiri at the 2024 Met Gala in a floral dress with bright pink blush

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