The daytime TV host has fun with André 3000’s bold Met Gala outfit, recreating his piano-strapped look while poking fun at the quirky fashion choice in her signature style.
Sherri Shepherd Turns André 3000’s Met Gala Look into a Hilarious Fashion Moment
Sherri Shepherd is known for her comedic flair, and she brought it to a whole new level when she recreated André 3000’s unforgettable Met Gala outfit during a recent episode of her talk show. The Grammy-winning artist made headlines when he showed up at the star-studded event sporting a black tuxedo, a red hat, and, most notably, a piano strapped to his back. Shepherd, never one to shy away from a bold fashion statement, couldn’t resist the urge to try her own version of the look, while adding her signature humor to the mix.
On the Tuesday episode of The Sherri Shepherd Show, the host crowned André 3000’s outfit as the “wildest” of the night. “He wore a piano on his back that matched the cover of the album [7 piano sketches] that he dropped simultaneously,” Shepherd told her audience, expressing her admiration for the creativity. However, she couldn’t help but joke about the potential dangers of walking behind André with a piano strapped to him: “If you’re standing behind him and he gotta back up, you’re getting stabbed multiple times!”
Still, Shepherd’s curiosity was piqued, and she playfully pondered, “I wonder what I would look like in a piano.” The segment then transitioned into her recurring fashion feature, “Wear It Up or Tear It Up,” with a hilarious twist. When the cameras returned, Shepherd was seen strutting across the stage in her own DIY version of André’s Met Gala outfit—a piano strapped to her back, courtesy of her art director, Michael Lee Scott, who managed to create the ensemble for a mere $9.99.
As Shepherd tested out the comfort of her new look by twirling on stage to the applause of her audience, she reflected on the contrast between her budget-friendly creation and André 3000’s presumably expensive getup. “Now, André probably paid a fortune for his outfit,” she quipped, “but our art director Michael Lee Scott… made my outfit for $9.99.”
Shepherd’s playful take on fashion moments isn’t new; in February, she also had fun recreating Jaden Smith’s gothic house headpiece worn to the Grammys. After trying it on for herself, she joked, “I don’t know, but I’m telling you: I’m feeling quite homey in here.”
André 3000, who has always been known for his innovative and sometimes outlandish fashion choices, explained the meaning behind his Met Gala look in an Instagram post. The piano was a nod to his new album, 7 Piano Sketches, which is a collection of personal piano improvisations inspired by iconic composers like Thelonious Monk, Stephen Sondheim, and Joni Mitchell. “These piano pieces weren’t recorded with the intention of presenting them in any formal way to the public,” André explained, “they were personal, at home recordings.”
Sherri Shepherd’s playful take on André 3000’s daring look not only provided a lighthearted moment for her audience but also showcased her unique ability to turn bold fashion statements into comedic gold. With each outfit, Shepherd proves that style is as much about confidence and humor as it is about creativity and glamour.
