Anna Wintour, Sam Smith and other stars depart hotel for the Met Gala

Before the Met Gala red carpet, celebrities gathered at the Mark Hotel to get ready. Anna Wintour is the first to depart, followed by gala co-chair Venus Williams. Sam Smith, Naomi Osaka and Jordan Roth are also seen leaving the hotel en route to the Met

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