Breanna Stewart’s Met Gala look gets LGBTQ+ praise from WNBA star Sydney Colson

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 6, 2025, 20:15 IST

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Breanna Stewart, the New York Liberty star, made a striking statement at the 2025 Met Gala with a white tuxedo ensemble inspired by 'The First Wives Club,' celebrated by fans and fellow WNBA players for its queer representation. Alongside Stewart, Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu also attended, highlighting the WNBA's growing influence.

Breanna Stewart’s Met Gala look gets LGBTQ+ praise from WNBA star Sydney Colson

Sydney Colson and Breanna Stewart. Image via: @wnba and @breannastewart30

Breanna Stewart made a powerful fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, turning heads and capturing hearts with an outfit that resonated far beyond the red carpet. The New York Liberty star wore a sharply tailored, all white tuxedo ensemble inspired by the cult-classic film The First Wives Club, earning applause from fans and fellow WNBA players, including Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson

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Sydney Colson, who’s also part of the LGBTQ+ community, shared a photo of Stewart on X with the caption, "The lesbian representation we needed in the final scene of First Wives Club.” The post quickly went viral.Stewart’s look featured a low-cut tuxedo jacket, wide-leg trousers, a long overcoat, square-toe boots, and a crisp fedora. It paid homage to a powerful moment in pop culture history while also spotlighting authentic queer representation in sports and fashion. Stewart, who is married to a former WNBA player, Marta Xargay Casademont, continues to use her platform to support and elevate LGBTQ+ voices.

Breanna Stewart wasn't the only WNBA player to make waves at the Met Gala. Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu also attended, with Reese serving on the host committee. The appearance of multiple WNBA stars at such a high-profile fashion event shows how the league’s influence continues to expand off the court.

Meanwhile, Stewart is gearing up for her ninth WNBA season, having re-signed with the Liberty for a one-year deal. She averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season, leading New York to its first-ever championship appearance. During training camp, she emphasized the team’s focus, "We talked about being consistently great night in and night out, and that starts with building great habits.” Both Stewart and Colson are set to return to action on May 17. Stewart and the Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces, while Colson and the Indiana Fever will take on Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky. With strong fashion statements and bolder on-court ambitions, the WNBA stars are set to shine in every arena. Also Read: Met Gala 2025: Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Simone Biles dazzle as athletes walk down red carpet in picture

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