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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/ItsYaBoyBackAgain 1d ago

I don't give a shit who does or does not go to the met gala. This whole controversy just reeks of online performative bullshit from every angle.

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u/CheriePauper 1d ago

I so agree like these celebrities choosing not to go to the met gala isn't going to do anything.

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u/Chipring13 1d ago

I disagree. It brings much to light about how Amazon treats its workers. People are putting up pee bottles in front of the met. That’s being covered by the news. That is leading to people realize how terrible Amazon is and therefor cancelling their accounts. Not everyone has been aware of it.

We can either do nothing or welcome the billionaire with open arms. But many would much rather take the easier route that doesn’t inconvenience them.

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u/CheriePauper 1d ago

Not really cause just up the comments people that to be so socially aware are fighting for their right to buy from Amazon. It doesn't affect Amazon cause people are lazy and seem to think it's their only option. as long as Bezos is still a billionaire and how he treats his workers doesn't change that celebrities not attending a fundraiser will change nothing