Hot moms at the Met Gala

MANILA, Philippines - Zipped up into their tightest Spanx, their hair down, boobs up, moms made their way down the steps to celebrate the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit on Monday night in New York, chaired by one of the most powerful moms in fashion, Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.

Co-chaired by Oprah Winfrey — who may not be a mom but serves as a parental replacement on daytime TV (she recently took the infamous John Edwards illegitimate babymama Rielle Hunter to task on a recent episode) — and Gap creative director Patrick Robinson, the event honored the American woman, which was the show’s theme.

Stars like Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tina Fey, Liv Tyler and Jennifer Lopez tucked their kids into bed and then got dolled up in their designer finery. Many were accompanied by the designer who dressed them.

Winfrey walked the arrival line with Oscar de la Renta, wearing a navy couture gown by the designer.

She said she looked forward to going into the party and having a few shots of tequila.

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson took a break from studying for her final exams at Brown University to attend, wearing a white custom gown by Burberry.

“I’m pretty lucky I get the best of both worlds and that’s why I’m so blessed,” the teenager said.

When asked what goes on inside the Met Gala, Anna Wintour responded with a laugh, “Oh, we’re very, very well behaved.”

Lady Gaga was slated to perform at the ball but didn’t walk the red carpet. Instead, the famous face with the most unusual dress was singer Katy Perry. She wore a dress that literally lit up with LED lights.

“I feel like I really have to represent those girls that just go for it and do their own thing and, you know, have their own bit of spontaneity and self confidence,” Perry said. “I think sometimes in fashion it can get a little stuffy so I wanted to lighten up!”