Lauren Sánchez Met Gala Backlash: Billionaire Jeff Bezos' Wife Faces Brunt of Criticism
Lewis and Henson said the Bezos-backed gala ignored layoffs and funding cuts, as followers pointed to 300,000 Black women losing jobs since early 2025.
- Actors Jenifer Lewis and Taraji P. Henson criticized the 2026 Met Gala, questioning why celebrities attended an event co-chaired by Jeff Bezos amid widespread economic hardship.
- On Monday, Lewis posted a video citing nearly 30,000 job losses, the gutting of The Washington Post, and $1 billion in funding cuts for children's nutrition programs.
- Henson echoed the frustration on Instagram, writing, "I am so confused by some ppl that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?" about the Bezos-backed event.
- Influencer Meredith Lynch advised celebrities against wearing "ICE OUT" pins, while followers praised the stars, noting 300,000 Black women lost their jobs since early 2025.
- Serving as co-chairs alongside A-listers like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, Bezos and Lauren sparked conversation tied to Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act.
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Jenifer Lewis questions Black celebrities' Met Gala attendance amid Jeff Bezos' controversial Washington Post overhaul
Jenifer Lewis is the latest Black celeb sounding off about Black participation at the Met Gala, citing various failures across the board.
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Jenifer Lewis, Taraji P. Henson Criticize Celebrity Attendance At Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala
While the rest of Hollywood was climbing the Met steps in custom gowns and posing for cameras, Jenifer Lewis and Taraji P. Henson were calling out celebs in attendance at the annual affair. Source: The 2026 Met Gala may have delivered some of the most stunning looks of the year, but the conversation that happened off the carpet is the one that has people truly divided. The issue centers on Jeff Bezos, who served as an honorary co-chair and spons…
Jenifer Lewis & Taraji P. Henson Call Out Black Celebs For Attending Bezos-Sponsored Met Gala
Jenifer Lewis and Taraji P. Henson are speaking out about celebrity attendance at the Met Gala, raising concerns about the event’s ties to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, who were listed among its sponsors and honorary co-chairs this year. The conversation gained traction after content creator Meredith Lynch posted a video warning celebrities against wearing “ICE Out” pins at a Met Gala she described as “Jeff Bezos-backed.” Lynch questioned…
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