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Met Gala Chaos: Protester Tackled Near Red Carpet
5 May
Summary
- A protester was tackled and detained by police at the Met Gala.
- Demonstrations against Jeff Bezos' role as honorary chair occurred.
- Tom Ford protected Julianne Moore during the security incident.
Police swiftly tackled and detained a protester who breached security barriers near the red carpet at the Met Gala on Monday evening. The incident unfolded as demonstrations against the event's honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, intensified. Protests critical of Amazon's labor practices had been circulating in New York in the days leading up to the gala.
Video captured the individual running across Fifth Avenue toward the museum entrance before vaulting a steel barricade. Security personnel and officers quickly subdued the man. No injuries were reported. While authorities did not immediately release the protester's identity or potential charges, the disruption highlighted ongoing opposition to Amazon's operations.
Fashion designer Tom Ford was noted shielding actress Julianne Moore as the protester was stopped approximately 20 feet away. The Met Gala has previously been a target for protests, including arrests of demonstrators in 2024.
