Serena Williams' baby bump, JLo and A-Rod headline Met Gala 2017

Former baseball star Rodriguez and Hollywood actress girlfriend Lopez make red carpet debut as a couple on a night where world of fashion and sport collide in New York

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday. Pic/AFP

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez made her first public appearance with beau Alex Rodriguez as they stepped out together for the 2017 Met Gala in New York.

Lopez, 47, who was styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, donned a sky blue Valentino gown with a cape, while Rodriguez, 41, opted for a Tom Ford tuxedo, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The couple was all smiles as they posed for shutterbugs before making their way inside the star-studded event.

The two even took to Instagram to share photos from the backseat of their car en route to the event.

"We're ready for the #MetGala2017," Rodriguez captioned a picture of them.In another photo he wrote, "Admiring Jennifer doing her thing on the carpet at the #MetGala2017."

American tennis star Serena Williams, who opted for a Versace gown, shows off her baby bump with fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Pic/AP, PTI

National Football League ace Tom Brady made sure he colour-coordinated with wife Gisele Bundchen. Brady opted for a dark grey satin tuxedo as Bundchen looked stunning in a sexy, slinky silver gown with cut out panels on either side. Pic/AFP

Swiss legend Roger Federer wore a Gucci tuxedo as he posed for pictures with wife Mirka during the event. Pic/AFP

National Football League pitcher Matt Harvey's rumoured Brazilian girlfriend Adriana Lima wore a plunging black bodysuit with a sky-high skirt by Alberta Ferretti, which she paired with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Chopard bling. Pic/AFP

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