2018 Met Gala: Miley Cyrus Blows the Competition Away With Heavenly-Themed Photoshoot

Miley Cyrus knows her way around a Met Gala, having attended the annual event multiple times over [...]

By Hannah Barnes - May 9, 2018 11:09 am EDT

Miley Cyrus knows her way around a Met Gala, having attended the annual event multiple times over the years. Each time, she's worn a black dress, a trend the star continued with her appearance at the 2018 event on Monday night in New York City.

The theme of the evening was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, and while Cyrus' plunging satin halter dress may not have called the constellations to mind at first glance, the 25-year-old made up for it with a themed photoshoot that saw her posing with props including a cross and a crown.

Scroll through to see the snaps from Cyrus' shoot.

Photo credit: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney

Red carpet expert

Cyrus previously attended the gala in 2013 and 2015, making this her third time on the famed carpet.

miley cyrus 1 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Fiance-free

While the former Disney Channel star didn't bring fiancé Liam Hemsworth with her, she looked flawless all on her own as she worked her ensemble.

miley cyrus 2 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Like a queen

Props for the singer's shoot included a gilded crown to give things a regal air.

miley cyrus 3 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Opting for accessories

As a nod to the night's theme, Cyrus accessorized with cross earrings and a cross pendant necklace.

miley cyrus 4 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Heavenly bodies

One could argue that while Cyrus' ensemble wasn't as extravagant as other attendees, she did show off her body, a play on the theme of the evening.

miley cyrus 5 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Taking a break

The singer paused for a sultry moment with the help of a rustic chair.

miley cyrus 6 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Seal it with a cross

Because no Catholic-themed photoshoot would be complete without a giant cross.

miley cyrus 7 — (Photo: Vijat Mohindra / Set Designer and Prop Stylist: Taylor Horne / Makeup: James Kaliardos / Hair: Oribe Canales / Dress: Stella McCartney)

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Over to Instagram

Cyrus even got her Instagram account in on the theme, posting the images of herself interspersed with black boxes to create a religious cross on her page. The star didn't offer a caption along with the photos, as the elaborate display pretty much speaks for itself.