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Meryl Streep Quits 2026 Met Gala Over Bezos Sponsorship

4/30/2026

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Meryl Streep allegedly withdrew from the 2026 Met Gala after learning Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are the primary sponsors.
The gala will take place on May 4, 2026, at New York’s Museum of Art with Bezos and Sanchez chairs and sponsors.
Fashion figures criticized the Bezos sponsorship for billionaire influence.
Sanchez told the Today show in March 2026 she felt honored to co-chair the gala after Anna Wintour’s invitation.

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Meryl Streep allegedly withdrew from the 2026 Met Gala after learning Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are the primary sponsors.
The gala will take place on May 4, 2026, at New York’s Museum of Art with Bezos and Sanchez chairs and sponsors.
Fashion figures criticized the Bezos sponsorship for billionaire influence.
Sanchez told the Today show in March 2026 she felt honored to co-chair the gala after Anna Wintour’s invitation.