The Met Gala red carpet buzzed with talk of reincarnation as Sydney Sweeney glided in a stunning black beaded Miu Miu dress. Fashion lovers were in awe of her daring neckline and vintage-inspired brooch. Her pre-gala tease, sharing a look similar to Kim Novak's in a now-deleted story, created all the hype needed. Social media exploded with Marilyn Monroe comparisons, and it is easy to see why: the fearless blonde pulled off a bold, classic look that screamed old-school glam, the very thing that made Monroe a legend.

Post-gala, Sydney Sweeney's Instagram transformed into a time capsule of monochromatic magnificence with seven breathtaking black-and-white snapshots captioned simply, "mini @miumiu met moments with @dennisleupold." Those vintage-filtered portraits said more than any long caption ever could. Sweeney’s look did not just match the theme; it hit two marks at once. It was a flawless nod to old Hollywood and a clever teaser for her upcoming role as Kim Novak. With that, she did not just show up at fashion’s biggest night; she sealed her place in red carpet history.

Beyond the solo red carpet stunner, Sydney Sweeney delivered a heartwarming surprise dessert after the Met's main course, making a surprise appearance later that New York evening, cradling Sully Bear, her German Shepherd puppy and newest heartbeat. The Emmy-nominated actress had introduced her furry soulmate weeks earlier, shortly after her breakup with longtime fiancé Jonathan Davino, following their separation after 7 years. She affectionately described him as her "set best friend, my bowling partner, my nap buddy, mutual water enthusiast, and travel companion," proving that even glamazons need their four-legged cuddle companions.

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While the Met Gala had the fashion world buzzing, Sydney Sweeney's post-event Instagram was a perfect display of timeless elegance. Her black-and-white snapshots had fans flooding in with comparisons to Marilyn Monroe, cementing her status as modern glamour royalty.

Instagram practically melted under the heat of Sydney Sweeney's Met Gala teaser, with fans frantically typing comparisons to America's ultimate blonde bombshell. "Modern day Marilyn Monroe," declared one breathless admirer, while another boldly proclaimed, "@sydney_sweeney is better than Marilyn Monroe." The nostalgic vibes continued with another observation: "1967 is looking damn fine," solidifying Sweeney's coronation as contemporary glamour royalty.

The adoration avalanche continued rolling through comment sections, with devotees professing, "The living idol that you are" and "You look so amazing!!" Sydney Sweeney's multidimensional talents sparked further intrigue when her fourth slide revealed piano-playing prowess, igniting curious queries like "What did you play? (Piano)." Marilyn Monroe had her breathy 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President'; perhaps Sweeney's classical fingers hint at talents still emerging from this blonde phenomenon.

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What do you think of Sydney Sweeney’s stunning black-and-white vintage Kim Novak-inspired look? Does she totally channel the modern-day Marilyn Monroe vibe, or is it a stretch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.