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Bezos and Sánchez Announced as Met Gala 2026 Co-Chairs Amid Protests

4/18/2026

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Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Lauren Sánchez, a media executive, were named honorary co-chairs of the Met Gala 2026, triggering protests, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour defended the involvement.
Everyone Hates Elon launched guerrilla art in New York City against Bezos's ties to exploitation and immigration enforcement.
Sánchez said she is honored to co-chair the Met Gala 2026 on May 4, 2026.

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Story summary

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Lauren Sánchez, a media executive, were named honorary co-chairs of the Met Gala 2026, triggering protests, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour defended the involvement.
Everyone Hates Elon launched guerrilla art in New York City against Bezos's ties to exploitation and immigration enforcement.
Sánchez said she is honored to co-chair the Met Gala 2026 on May 4, 2026.