Taraji P. Henson Slams Celebs Attending Bezos-Sponsored Met Gala
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Key Points:
- Taraji P. Henson criticized fellow celebrities for attending the Met Gala, which is controversially sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, highlighting Bezos' role in social and political issues.
- Henson endorsed a social media post warning attendees against wearing ICE Out pins, citing Bezos' backing of Trump and cuts to arts funding as reasons for concern.
- She also shared a post contrasting Bezos' $500 million superyacht with the harsh working conditions faced by Amazon warehouse workers, expressing disapproval of the gala.
- Bezos reportedly donated $10 million to sponsor the event, which has faced calls for boycott from activist groups like Everyone Hates Elon, who staged a protest inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Notable absences this year include Taraji P. Henson, Zendaya, Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Mamdani citing a focus on affordability issues rather than attending the gala.
