Bezos & Sanchez Named Met Gala Co-Chairs

0:00On April 29th, Jeff Bezos and his fiance, Lauren Sanchez, just got named honorary co-chairs and lead sponsors for the 2026 Medgala. That's a huge shift for the event, usually all about wild outfits and star power on the red carpet. Now folks are buzzing more about who's running the show than the fashion itself. The couples been making moves into high-end fashion lately, showing up at big events and teaming up with top designers. This gig puts them front and center in one of the art world's biggest nights, tied to the Metropolitan Museum's costume institute. Insiders in the fashion world are pushing back hard, calling it a deep insult to the galas roots and creativity and history. Some feel it cheapens the whole vibe, turning a cultural staple into something else entirely. Rumors are flying that Merrill Streep, who was tipped as a co-chair, might have bowed out over this pairing, though nothing's confirmed yet. That could shake up attendance and the guest list of its sticks. Still, this role hands them a major seal of elite approval, pulling them deeper into

1:02the scene, no matter the noise. Keep an eye on how it plays out, come next year. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.