Lauren Sánchez Humiliated as Americans Rally Against Husband on Her Big Night

Key Points:

• The 2024 Met Gala faced significant protests targeting billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos, who are honorary chairs for the 2026 event, with activists criticizing wealth inequality and Amazon’s labor practices.
• Protesters displayed provocative slogans such as “F--- BEZOS,” “TAX THE RICH,” and “Your red carpet is stained in blood,” while activist Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, was detained after attempting to enter the event with a protest sign.
• Ahead of the gala, the group Everyone Hates Elon staged protests including leaving fake urine bottles at the museum to highlight Amazon workers’ reported extreme conditions, and projected anti-Bezos messages on the couple’s penthouse.
• Several prominent figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, actress Meryl Streep, and star Zendaya, declined to attend the event, citing reasons ranging from political stance to personal choice.
• Models Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and actress Taraji P. Henson publicly expressed confusion and criticism over celebrities attending the gala amid growing anti-billionaire sentiment.