Stars boycott Met Gala over Jeff Bezos sponsorship

The 2026 Met Gala is facing a boycott from numerous celebrities, including actress Meryl Streep and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, due to its principal sponsors and honorary chairs, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos. The controversy marks a rare political rift at the glamorous annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, traditionally a celebration of fashion and celebrity. France 24 correspondent Emilie Musset reported from New York that the event, known for its extravagant outfits, is now overshadowed by the backlash against Bezos, whose business practices and wealth have drawn criticism. The boycott highlights growing tensions between the art and fashion worlds and corporate power.