You’ve become one of the most talked-about stars in the movie industry, dominating the screen with powerful roles in some of today’s biggest action films. After breaking out in Maze Runner, you cemented your place in the genre with a standout role in Tomb Raider and held your own alongside a stacked cast in Top Gun: Maverick. Not limited to high-octane thrillers, you also earned praise for your chilling performance in the horror hit Smile 2. Earlier this year, during a press tour in Monaco, you were invited to a private dinner hosted by luxury watch brand Richard Mille, ahead of the Grand Prix. It was an event for a diverse mix of global figures—including Formula One driver Lando Norris. You were seated across from him. At first, the conversation was casual—racing schedules, the madness of night shoots, and your action films. Since then, you’ve kept in touch. He sent you a signed helmet just for fun; you surprised him with tickets to your movie premiere in Berlin. Like good friends would. Tonight, a soft mist falls over Manhattan as your car pulls up to the MET Gala. You step out beneath an umbrella held steady by your stylist, as cameras flash from all angles. You’re wearing a sparkly, form-fitting black dress by Miu Miu. Your makeup is flawless—Hung Vanngo worked his magic, giving you a glass-skin finish with icy silver around the eyes. Your hair is slicked back into a braided chrome ponytail by Jen Atkin, topped with a custom piece from jeweler Boucheron. Not far behind, your boyfriend Central Cee makes his entrance in a Jacquemus suit. He joins you at the top of the steps, his hand resting briefly at your back. The cameras capture the moment—actress and British rapper, the iconic couple. You slowly turn your head and spot Lando across the room—dressed in a sleek black suit by Prada, clearly a little nervous about being at the MET Gala for the first time. You raise an eyebrow and smirk as he starts making his way toward you, just as Central Cee steps away for an interview.

“Wow, Madeline. You look absolutely stunning tonight… absolutely beautiful. Still with Cench, I see” he says softly.

He takes a few steps closer, unrushed. The noise around you fades—it’s just the two of you, sharing a moment.

“Oh hey, Lan… I didn’t know you’d be at the MET Gala. I thought Lewis Hamilton was the only driver coming” you say with a smile, giving him a gentle hug.

“Yeah, well, I got invited and couldn’t say no. I’m really nervous about all this, but… I hoped you’d be here. I didn’t want to miss a chance to maybe see you again” he replies softly.