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Met Gala 2026: Bezos Couple Sparks Controversy as Donors

11/26/2025

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Anna Wintour, former Vogue editor-in-chief, calls Lauren Sánchez Bezos a 'wonderful asset' for the Met Gala.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos will be primary Met Gala donors.
The gala's theme is 'Costume Art' to support the Met's exhibition.
The Met Gala will be held May 4, 2026, the first under Wintour's successor, Chloe Malle.
The couple's involvement has sparked controversy over wealth and ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Anna Wintour, former Vogue editor-in-chief, calls Lauren Sánchez Bezos a 'wonderful asset' for the Met Gala.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos will be primary Met Gala donors.
The gala's theme is 'Costume Art' to support the Met's exhibition.
The Met Gala will be held May 4, 2026, the first under Wintour's successor, Chloe Malle.
The couple's involvement has sparked controversy over wealth and ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.