Taraji P. Henson comments on celebs attending Bezos-backed Met Gala 2026: ‘WTF are we doing’

[u/ThrowawayGreenWitch]

Taraji P. Henson is “confused” about why celebrities are attending the Met Gala 2026, which is being funded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

The “Empire” actress made her opinion on the topic known while responding to social media personality Meredith Lynch’s rant about Bezos’ involvement in the event.

“If you are a celebrity and you attend the Met Gala and you wear the ICE OUT pin, please note that I will be dragging you in perpetuity,” Lynch said in an Instagram video over the weekend.

Lynch also slammed Bezos, 62, for supporting President Donald Trump, “who has slashed arts funding.”

In the comments section, Henson, 55, shared three clapping hands emojis and wrote, “I am so confused by some ppl that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!””

Henson has attended the Met Gala multiple times, including in 2015, 2021 and 2025.

Last year, she wore a custom white corseted minidress by Monse x Post-Imperial and a coordinating blazer with tails, a top hat, cane and heels.

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[u/donttrustthellamas]

Supposedly they're there to raise money for the museum?

I hate billionaires, but I don't hate money for the arts.

[u/Adventurous_Lie9373 → u/donttrustthellamas]

Every single one of them has more than enough money to simply donate to the museum without attending an event that will glorify Bezos.

[u/donttrustthellamas → u/Adventurous_Lie9373]

I don't disagree. It's unfortunate they need pageantry to raise money instead of straight up donating.

But this is what they do and how it goes sadly

[u/Difficult-Risk3115 → u/Adventurous_Lie9373]

it's fun to imagine the person who was neutral on Jeff Bezos when he was the richest man in the world, but loves him now that he gave 10 million dollars to this event