Activists in New York are calling for a boycott of the upcoming Met Gala following the announcement that billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, will co-chair the event.
The star-studded fashion fundraiser is scheduled to take place this Monday. The involvement of the Amazon founder has triggered a wave of protests aimed at the high-profile gala, according to a report by France 24.
Anti-Bezos demonstrations
Organizers of the anti-Bezos campaign are urging attendees to skip the event to protest the billionaire's role as a sponsor and co-chair. The movement seeks to use the global visibility of the Met Gala to highlight opposition to Bezos.
While the event is traditionally a celebration of fashion and art, the 2026 iteration has become a focal point for political demonstrations. The outlet reported that these unique protests include a proposed boycott of the affair.
France 24's Monte Francis noted that the sponsorship by Bezos and Sanchez Bezos has directly prompted these specific demonstrations in New York.
