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Celebrity Likes Social Media Video Criticizing Met Gala Attendees and Sponsor Ties
A celebrity interacted with a social media video that addressed plans by other celebrities to attend the Met Gala and wear protest pins. The video highlighted the event sponsor's connections to the current U.S. administration. The interaction was reported amid discussions about the event this year.
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A celebrity liked a video on a social media platform that addressed celebrities planning to attend the Met Gala this year and wear "ICE OUT" protest pins. The video noted the event sponsor's ties to the Trump administration. Forbes reported the details of this interaction.
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This year's event falls around the current date of May 4, 2026. Attendees often include prominent figures from fashion, entertainment, and other industries.
The video specifically mentioned the protest pins as a form of statement at the gala. It connected the event's sponsorship to political affiliations. No further actions or statements from the celebrity or others involved were detailed in the report.
