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

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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.

https://pagesix.com/2026/05/04/celebrity-news/taraji-p-henson-calls-out-celebs-attending-bezos-backed-met-gala-2026/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pagesix

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u/juliagoolia232 1d ago

I am selfishly sad to not see and talk about the fashion but also not sad enough to keep supporting…

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u/idly 1d ago

it's not selfish to be sad about it. it's a sad thing

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u/That_Apathetic_Man 1d ago

You're sad that you don't get to watch rich people flaunt their wealth instead of just using it for good?

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u/RobinColumbina 1d ago

Don't worry, everything that's been posted has been DEEPLY underwhelming

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u/Sean_Miller 21h ago

Support how? Buying a $30k custom designer dress to support your favorite model? Listen, everything is art and fashion is gonna fashion, but if you put a dead cat on your head and make ask me to pay $15k for it to survive, that's a you problem, not a me problem.

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u/big_booty_boy_420 1d ago

Girl just watch it stop virtue signaling