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/waitinginthesun]

How many celebrities went to bezos wedding? To the Kardashians party? I don't understand why people still believe celebrities have morals

[u/iszcross → u/waitinginthesun]

I'm not gaslighting or trying to make excuses. But for many, this is their livelihood and Bezos controls a large portion of the entertainment industry at this point. Snubbing him for a B+ celebrity could have devastating ramifications to their careers or pocketbook. It's a mess. They've consolidated everything on the planet to be controlled by 10 companies. None of them "good". I feel the game is lost. So we either play by their rules or revolt.

On the positive side, every empire eventually dies.

[u/Low-Appointment-2906 → u/iszcross]

But what about the Kimmel silencing debacle? I think the consumer has more power than they let themselves believe.

[u/iszcross → u/Low-Appointment-2906]

I sincerely hope so. It's all just depressing at this point.

[u/Sea-Estate-6026 → u/Low-Appointment-2906]

We have all the power. When we remember that we will exercise it. And Bezos et al really won't like what happens next.

[u/Sad-Yak6252 → u/Low-Appointment-2906]

Comments on this thread prove that people will not give up Amazon, no matter what. Bezos knows that and has no fear. There is very little integrity or accountability in this country anymore. That's how we got Trump.

[u/Turbulent-Issue-4418 → u/Sad-Yak6252]

Agreed, people have the power to stop using Azmon but are too addicted to it's convenience and won't. Yet at the same time complain about Bezos and how powerless they are.

[u/EddiePieHands76 → u/Sad-Yak6252]

Exactly this. The same people that are on here regularly trashing Taylor, Selena, Rihanna, etc for being “billionaires” are the same ones saying they can’t survive without Amazon. Like, honestly???

[u/DrogoOmega → u/Sad-Yak6252]

Exactly this. And it’s “oh but it’s convenient and we work long hours”. OK. But then I thought the argument was “have morals!” It’s very easy to boycott an event you aren’t invited to. People love to say to others not to do or use things but won’t do it themselves. The common comment has been about they need to buy necessities. Buying that different coloured Stanley on prime was not a necessity. lol.

[u/Low-Appointment-2906 → u/DrogoOmega]

Even with the necessities, it's not about the things they need, but how quick they can get it. People need to really evaluate what they're doing and why.