Taraji P. Henson Questions Celebrity Attendance at 2026 Met Gala Sponsored by Jeff Bezos
Actor Taraji P. Henson expressed confusion and criticism toward celebrities attending the 2026 Met Gala, sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Influencer Meredith Lynch posted a video warning A-listers against supporting the event due to Bezos' backing of President Trump. The statements highlight tensions over the gala's sponsorship amid Trump's arts funding cuts.
Mike Maguire / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Taraji P. Henson criticized celebrities for attending the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, amid its sponsorship by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Henson stated: 'I am so confused by some ppl that are going.
Her remarks joined similar sentiments from others questioning the event's backing. Meredith Lynch posted a video on Instagram on Saturday, May 3, 2026, warning A-listers not to wear their 'ICE Out' pins to the Jeff Bezos-backed Met Gala. Variety reported that Lynch referred to 'this fucking mess' as Donald Trump’s presidency, which Bezos supported.
Lynch acknowledged the Met Gala as a wonderful institution in New York City. These comments underscored concerns over the gala's ties to political figures and funding decisions.
U.S. president, inaugurated in January 2025. The criticisms from Henson and Lynch emerged just before the event, highlighting divisions over its sponsorship and broader political context.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-05-04
Taraji P. Henson criticized celebrities for attending the Met Gala.
1 sourceVariety - 2026-05-03
Meredith Lynch posted a video on Instagram warning A-listers about the Met Gala.
1 sourceVariety - 2026-05-03
Meredith Lynch stated that Jeff Bezos is part of the reason for the current mess, referring to Donald Trump’s presidency.
1 sourceVariety - 2025-01
Donald Trump inaugurated as current U.S. president.
1 sourceunattributed
Potential Impact
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Increased public scrutiny on Met Gala sponsorships and their political ties.
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Broader discussion on arts funding under current U.S. administration.
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Potential boycott or reduced attendance by celebrities at future events sponsored by controversial figures.
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