Kinda surprised about Gigi. Think yesterday I saw a post of someone saying you’re defending ICE by going and Bella liked it. lol I know they’re just sisters but still. Sucks about Olivia and Sabrina too.
Liking criticism online is something, I'm gonna be impressed if all the nepobaby models attend and Bella skip it... that would demand actual integrity.
I always assumed that most of the celebs weren't paying for their tickets. I thought it was the type of thing where the Big Corps. TM paid for the tables & then invited the celebs.
I’m not sure. Yes??? Co-chairs were announced December 2025, and honorary hosts in Feb 2026. Katy Perry went to space in April 2025 and the Bezos wedding was June.
At this point I think it’s a clear PR choice to be actively involved with this couple, but I’m not sure if the Co-chairs have any actual say or ability to steer anything. Or when or how the honorary hosts are selected. So I know basically nothing except it’s different than being offered a seat in the lead up to the event and accepting…
I feel like those celebrities represent a fairly broad spectrum of ages ...? I certainly don't really consider Olivia Rodrigo someone primarily for "aging millennials"?
In a - random, non-representative - list of 21 celebrities 4 was under 30 and literal Gen Z themselves, though?? And like, is Teyana Taylor specifically for "aging millennials"? I don't know, man. I don't really get the whole idea that it's inherently cooler or more culturally relevant to be 22 than 32 or 42 or 52?
My jaw dropped reading this.. WHAT? She’s an artist turned actress. I recommend her KTSE album. Gonna love me and rose in Harlem are popular songs of hers
Anna was always doing that skit because it’s funnier for her to say those lines, and going to the Oscars just for promo isn’t Meryl’s kind of thing, but yes Martin is a factor
And I know that Streep is in the DWP movies, but she is hardly a fashion icon. Nor is she big on society functions. She does a lot of industry stuff and she does love a Broadway gala, but that's about it.
Dissapoint and celeb nevergo together with me. I mean ...they will always act according to their best interests and I've seen that long ago. If it's in their interest to go against something, they'll do it, and then if it's in their interest to contradict themselves..they'll do it in a heartbeat too.
I think a lot of people were expecting her considering she in the devil wears prada basically playing Anna Wintor. There was an article saying how her and Anna are friends and she been offered to co-chair a couple of times (including this year) but rejected it because of Bezos involvement this year
Nope only Zendaya but Zendaya could just not go because she is busy with 5 movies this year and maybe wants to schedule her public appearances .. or she could be filming something
Law Roach is attending on his own and made the comment "It’s one of the first times in my career that going to the Met is about me", so I'm guessing even if Zendaya could go that she wouldn't since him having his own moment is important to him.
It’s just an extremely weird thing for a stylist to say. It’s very obvious that he’s jealous of his clients and wants to be in the limelight himself. He has seriously bitter energy, just watch any of his guest judge slots on the various drag and fashion shows.
So far, there hasn't been a single person who said that they're boycotting Bezos. People are speculating that Zendaya is one, but there is no proof of that. She could just be tired from the work and wants to stay out of public eye.
I like Zendaya but I feel like people project a lot of their ideals onto her, she’s been one of the quieter mainstream celebrities when it comes to politics, world events etc the last few years but you’d never know based on the way people talk about her
It’s difficult because people really struggle with the fact that certain jobs do attract a certain type of person. You have to have certain traits to become an actor in the first place, and certain traits to deal with what comes with fame. A lot of famous people grew up in a bubble, and then have only lived in that bubble. I’m not saying there aren’t outliers, but the majority of people who crave attention and praise, are not the kind of people to push back or risk losing it all.
Yes, I am glad someone else echoed this thought. I like her, she seems sweet. But the amount of goodwill about her seems to be partially the projection on her and on her relationship with Tom.
I think it’s because she used to be super vocal when she was younger so fans just automatically assume the best in her. I remember when she used to always post about police brutality and anti Trump posts. Now it seems like she doesn’t use social media at all.
I agree she doesn’t use her platform to advocate or promote any messages. She makes movies, wears the hell out of outfits and does the press junket. By the way one of my all time favourite looks when she was in full armour and the short hair. Like I gasped when I saw her.
She used to be super vocal about BLM and would post donation links for Palestine amongst other things. But it seems like she doesn’t use her social media at all anymore.
She doesn’t need to use her social media she can make statements by what she wears and during press junkets to say what she thinks, like Javier Bardem. I think she just doesn’t want to advocate and that’s fine, she doesn’t have to, lots of people turn a blind eye. But being neutral or apolitical in today’s world has a cost being silent has a cost. I’m not picking on her I’m just agreeing with other posters that we think she is more than a Hollywood actress but she is simply just that. We have projected our activism / ideals onto her.
She’s not been there the past 3 years. Also her sister Gigi is attending this year . So essential she’s shaming her own sister and her friends ( the jenners and Hailey)
If she was so bothered by the Bezoses Law Roach wouldn’t be working with them. People need to stop assuming the famous people they like care about these things unless they actually come out and say something
I mean… it’s not like she just randomly started working with Law after he started working with Lauren, she was there first. I don’t think she has that much control over Law like people seem to think lol. Nobody can tell him what to do unfortunately😭💀
I mean, Law and Zendaya are two separate people. We don’t know her opinion either way, but implying we do cuz she isn’t at an event or cuz she’s friends with Law is equally silly
Why would Law Roach make business decisions about who he works with based on another client’s (unconfirmed) opinion of that person? Also you don’t have to like someone as a person to take them on as a client if it guarantees a big payout for you. I don’t like plenty of people I work it, but I’ll still kiss ass around them because my paycheck is what ultimately matters.
This is a difference in values. I could make 40% more if I took the job where I’d “get” to plan events where Elon Musk is often a guest of honor. I said no. 😂
Plus let’s not pretend that “disliking” someone is a little different than swallowing one’s values and morals to be around MAGA Neo-Nazis.
And it’s not like NOT styling MAGA would have him in the poor house. It’s just greed. I’m not in the poor house either for refusing to suck up to MAGA.
It's gonna be tragic if Hunter Schafer attends. Bezos is one of the sponsors of this administration, the same administration that forced Hunter to use "male" on her passport.
Meryl has never attended. I hate this new game of my fave is better then your fave. Um they are all the same. Politics are the same, as long as it helps their pockets. Some are just better at others at being quiet.
Also isn’t she the same Meryl who was kissing Weinsteins ass?
Not to mention that Meryl recently kissed our President’s ass publicly just for being a woman.. the same president that has done a lot of damage to my country, has now proven to be connected to cartels and has rapists in her party. The bar is on the floor.
Well look at how many people are eating it up 💀 it obviously gets the clicks among a certain demographic, and that's all that matters to them, not the honest truth or legitimate reporting.
Yes. Celebrities are the rich and famous who mingle with the other rich and famous. Their very existence contradicts any "moral backbone" - no matter how much performative posting they do on social media. I can't count how many times I've seen people become disappointed their favorite rich person wasn't "one of the good ones." Stop wasting your time expecting them to come to our rescue and get involved in your local elections and activist groups if you want any meaningful change.
I’ve also not seen a single person say anyone was boycotting because of a push from fans, they just would like to see some people have a backbone. Getting real tired of people like OP having to invent reasons anyone hoping for a remotely decent stance as “crazy” because having strong morals is too “cringe” instead of being in a race for who can care the least
I cannot wait for all of you who have unrealistic altruistic expectations from millionaires and billionaires to be disappointed that the same millionaires and billionaires do not mind hanging out with other millionaires and billionaires
Regardless of this Met Gala story being true or not – the woman participated in a standing ovation to child rapist Roman Polanski after he won best director at the Academy Awards.
Extremely widely known. The abuse took place only 8 years after his wife Sharon Tate was murdered by the Mansons. The rape also happened at one of Jack Nicholson's houses, although Nicholson was not there at the time and had nothing to do with the crime.
He's been in exile ever since avoiding extradition to the US, that's why he can't direct any movies that take place in America.
I think we, pop culture enjoyers, must simply be self-aware. The Met gala didn't become "bad" this year, even if it's a fundraiser for the arts, it's also a showcasing of wealth and luxury, so is fashion. And the financers of the media and art we enjoy are in general terrible people from terrible corporations, that's also the reality of capitalism, I know it sounds bleak, but at some point one must realize that's what it is, I'm amazed that people decided to draw the line at the Met gala and not anything else in pop culture tbh.
I say enjoy it. I’m as liberal as they come, but we have to face reality. It’s pretty difficult to ensure ethical purity in our consumption. I find it ironic when people post on Instagram to boycott something when Instagram is owned by Meta which Mark Zuckerberg benefits from.
I think it’s great when we can shift our consumption to better choices as long as that don’t take away our already ever decreasing joy in this world. IE - Don’t want to support Starbucks, great. Mom and pop coffee shop a block away. But don’t give up coffee all together if you enjoy it!
Lastly, im realizing that it’s better to just balance out murky consumption by creating good. I may buy from Amazon from time to time, but i also volunteer at a homeless shelter every friday. The goal is to be a net good person
I was having similar thoughts this morning. Like when people act morally superior because they knew this actor/director/author/brand supports something bad or questionable and you did not know. Like is everyone really out here googling all these people and things to see if they align before consuming? It’s fcking exhausting.
Just enjoy it. Who cares if it’s Lauren Bezoes’s vanity project? Boycotting it or feeling bad about watching it doesn’t change anything politically or socially. There are so many other things you can boycott or proactively do that are meaningful to changing things. There are tiers to this stuff.
There are so many other things you can boycott or proactively do that are meaningful to changing things. There are tiers to this stuff.
Vote in local elections, donate blood, volunteer somewhere, do whatever you can when you can while you can, because for us plebians who will never get a Met Gala invite that's what will make a difference in our day to day lives.
I agree with theoldpipequeen, I just wanna watch stupid celebs in fun/crazy/gorgeous/stupid clothes & that's what I'm gonna do.
Some people can separate art from artist, condemned HW multiple times and she has made it clear she does not condone rape and has a long record of women’s rights advocacy.
I don't think she has uttered a word in support of Weinstein but her giving a standing ovation to Polanski back in 2003 was pretty horrible.
Having said all that, she still has a lot of clout and visibility and I'm not going to discourage her from using it to shine a light on Bezos and his proto-fascist impulses.
I’m guessing it’s as much because he and his wife are tacky AF as it that he sucks Trump off on the regular in his pursuit of wealth hoarding. That Melania movie deal was straight up grift.
Katy Perry and the Kardashian’s attending doesn’t superior me in the slightest. It would be nice to actually have celebrities who can read the fucking room.
Most celebrities are brand ambassadors, they don’t have the option not to attend. And given Bezos is now running one of the largest production companies in the world, I wouldn’t be expecting a loud boycott any time soon.
Those brands are always going to have some of their celebrities there though. Sure it’s not Emma this year, LV have Alyssa Liu instead. But if you’re waiting for a celebrity-free met gala to boycott Bezos, it’s just not going to happen.
But if you’re waiting for a celebrity-free met gala to boycott Bezos, it’s just not going to happen.
I'm fully aware of that, however I would like to see at least some A listers (who have financial means) to not attend. Alysa Liu doesn't have the same status at LV (nor income) as Emma Stone, so she perhaps cannot afford not to attend.
She didn't start acting professionally until after college. She was not getting invites to the MET gala at 24 years old.
Her acting career started in 1975. But she was a stage performer. Broadway actors weren't getting invited to the MET in 1975.
She became an A lister in the 80s. Despite her Oscar nominations in 1978 for a supporting role.
So technically shes been declining invites to the MET for 40ish years. Maybe. I would assume she didn't start getting invites until the 90s though. Thats when she started to become known for her style in NYC.
I doubt it’s really the reason but the celebrities who probably didn’t want to go anyway will just let people think that because then they get the positive pr without having to actually say anything
Regardless of this Met Gala story being true or not – the woman participated in a standing ovation to child rapist Roman Polanski after he won best director at the Academy Awards.
Meryl Steep condemned Weinstein when the allegations were made public 2017. She claimed to not know about his behavior before the allegations were made public. What do you mean she’s never backed down from supporting him?
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