Who’s Skipping the Met Gala Because of Jeff Bezos? Here’s the Lowdown

Meryl Streep skipping the Met Gala? Yep, but it’s not because of Bezos drama.

She’s busy promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 where she’s back as the iconic Miranda Priestly - Anna Wintour’s fictional twin, basically.

Streep has actually never been the gala type and told her reps it’s just “not her scene.”

So, no secret protest here - just a classic Meryl doing her own thing.

Still, her no-show joined the gossip mill about celebs avoiding the Bezos-backed party.

New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, said a firm no to the Met Gala this year.

He’s all about keeping NYC affordable and didn’t want to mix that message with a $100,000-tickets party backed by Bezos.

Plus, he’s had beef with Amazon before - supporting delivery workers and striking against the giant’s ways.

So, his absence? Pretty much a statement wrapped in a tux.

Zendaya’s hitting pause on the Met Gala this year.

She’s been the star of the red carpet for years, even co-chairing in 2024.

But after a whirlwind of press for The Drama, Euphoria season 3, and upcoming projects, she just needs a breather.

Her stylist is flying solo this time, so you know it’s a proper break.

No Bezos drama tied directly to her absence - just a well-deserved rest!

Bella Hadid didn’t officially announce a Met Gala boycott - but her Insta likes said a lot.

She liked a post slamming celebs for wearing protest pins at a Bezos-sponsored party.

The post called out Gibbs’s shady ties and said the Met Gala’s money doesn’t erase Bezos backing an administration that cuts arts funding.

Her rep didn’t comment, but everyone’s reading between the lines: Bella’s probably sitting this one out.

She’s kept her distance since 2022, so this feels like a quiet no-show with a message.

Taraji P. Henson didn’t hold back about the Bezos-backed Met Gala.

She questioned why anyone would even go, calling the situation seriously confusing.

Taraji shared posts highlighting the humongous cash gap between Bezos and Amazon workers who earn a lot less.

She’s been outspoken about money fairness before - once even tearing up over Hollywood’s pay issues.

So, her skipping or criticizing the gala is totally in character.