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The Met Gala’s $42 million Bezos–Sánchez sponsorship has sparked anti-Amazon protests and a broader debate about the fashion industry’s reliance on tech billionaires, highlighting concerns about wealth inequality, influence, and whether the prestige economy can be sustained as billionaires become regular fixtures at fashion’s biggest stage.
Costume designer Molly Rogers—the Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City vet—sharply critiqued Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s Met Gala gown, calling the navy Schiaparelli corseted dress “cheap” as online backlash over Sánchez’s waist-cinching look circulated; Sánchez collaborated with Daniel Roseberry (Schiaparelli) on the design after discussing her style, with the Bezos-backed event drawing widespread commentary.
Lauren Sánchez dominated the Met Gala interior, becoming the room’s gravitational center as insiders say Anna Wintour labeled Bezos the event’s ‘bankroll’; Sánchez’s influence—financing projects and closing deals—made her the night’s central figure, drawing top celebrities and designers while Bezos faced scrutiny off the red carpet.
The Met Gala has shifted from a prestige-only fashion night toward a corporate-driven spectacle, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez serving as honorary chairs and reportedly spending over $10 million to sponsor the event; critics say the red carpet looked like a collage and the art-inspired theme struggled to feel fresh, even as the gala raised a record $42 million for the Costume Institute.
Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are lead sponsors and honorary chairs of this year's Met Gala, triggering protests and a growing anti-billionaire backlash across social media and activist groups; critics highlight wealth inequality and counterprogramming, while supporters note the gala raises a record $42 million for the Met's Costume Institute.
Activists outside the Met Gala protested Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez with anti-billionaire messages, including a 'Resistance Red Carpet' display and calls to tax the rich; security detained Chris Smalls on the red carpet, underscoring rising criticism of Bezos’s wealth and ties to Trump during the event.
Lauren Sánchez attended the 2026 Met Gala solo as Jeff Bezos did not walk the carpet, though the couple remain honorary chairs and sponsors; the appearance comes amid public backlash over Bezos’s involvement with the event.
Lauren Sánchez wore a blood-red floral jacquard wrap top with a plunging neckline and a matching maxi skirt to the Met Gala pre-party in New York, while Jeff Bezos matched in a light-gray suit with glossy black boots; the couple, now married, are sponsors and honorary chairs of the 2026 Met Gala with a reported $10 million, a move that has sparked liberal criticism amid protests and a star-studded Costume Art exhibition lineup.
NYC is buzzing as Met Gala weekend kicks off: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hosted a star‑studded pre‑party while gala co‑chairs Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman welcomed arrivals, with Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, Serena Williams, Nicky Hilton, Jon Batiste, Ashley Graham, Sam Smith, and Doja Cat among the guests; other gatherings by Teyana Taylor and Colman Domingo highlighted a celebrity‑packed lead‑in to the gala at the Mark Hotel and surrounding events.
Zendaya and Meryl Streep are reportedly skipping this year's Met Gala amid controversy over lead sponsors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez; Streep is said to have declined a co-chair role, while Zendaya is taking a break after busy publicity tours. The Bezos-Sánchez sponsorship has sparked backlash and boycott posters, though organizers defend Sánchez's involvement as part of the fundraiser.
Zendaya and Meryl Streep are reportedly skipping this year’s Met Gala amid backlash to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s sponsorship—the first time the event has a billionaire sponsor—with Zendaya taking a break after multiple press tours and Streep allegedly turning down a co-chair role due to Bezos’s involvement. The sponsorship has sparked protests, while organizers defend Sánchez’s lead role and the gala’s Costume Art theme and celebrity co-chairs.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez reportedly paid at least $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala and serve as honorary co-chairs, with some sources suggesting the total could be higher, highlighting a trend of billionaire-led funding in fashion. The move, celebrated by some as strategic promotion for the Costume Institute, drew criticism from others who say the gala is becoming more transactional and less about fashion’s artistry. The couple’s participation underscores the growing influence of tech money at the event, while Anna Wintour’s approval appears to remain a key factor.
Zendaya and Meryl Streep will not attend the 2026 Met Gala, the Bezos-sponsored event in NYC, with Streep reportedly declining a co-chair invitation over Bezos’ involvement and Zendaya taking a break after a busy year; the gala on May 4 will still feature other high-profile figures and co-chairs, amid rumors of a feud between Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are hosting an exclusive Met Gala pre-party this weekend as honorary co-chairs and lead sponsors; invitations indicate the party will be at their New York residence with the address revealed on confirmation, and no guest list has been announced amid boycott protests over Amazon worker issues and the Met Gala’s Costume Art theme, which follows the dress code ‘Fashion Is Art.’
Devil Wears Prada 2 is generating buzz after Variety noted Emily Blunt’s character bears a Sánchez–Bezos–like flair, with the actress playing a billionaire’s glamorous partner; Blunt’s reps deny the resemblance, while the piece tie-ins to real-life Vogue rumors, Met Gala ties, and ongoing coverage of the Bezos–Sánchez connection, framing the chatter as pop‑culture intrigue rather than a factual portrayal.