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Zendaya, Streep Skip Met Gala Amid Bezos Backlash
4 May
Summary
- Zendaya and Meryl Streep are reportedly not attending the Met Gala.
- Celebrities are urged to boycott the event due to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.
- Protesters displayed posters criticizing Bezos's sponsorship of the event.
This year's Met Gala, set for Monday, May 4, 2026, may see notable absences, with Zendaya and Meryl Streep reportedly not in attendance. The event faces calls for a boycott stemming from the involvement of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, who are serving as lead donors and honorary co-chairs.
Zendaya's absence is attributed to a need for a break after recent press tours, while Meryl Streep has reportedly declined a co-chair role. Despite Streep not attending, her daughters and co-stars from *The Devil Wears Prada 2* are expected to be present.
Protests against Bezos's sponsorship have emerged near the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with posters criticizing the association with his business practices. A British activist group, Everyone Hates Elon, organized this flyer campaign, identifying as anti-billionaire.
Met Gala chair Anna Wintour has defended Bezos and Sánchez's involvement, expressing gratitude for their generosity and believing Sánchez will be a valuable asset. This year's theme is 'Costume Art,' exploring the dressed body as a canvas, with co-chairs including Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams.
