Taraji P. Henson criticizes celebrities who attend this year’s Met Gala, calling the event’s sponsorship confusing. In posts shared alongside Meredith Lynch, the Empire actress questions why A-listers would participate in the gala, which is sponsored and led by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Lynch’s Instagram video urges attendees not to wear “ICE Out” pins to the Met Gala. She frames the guidance as a “warning for celebs,” encouraging them to avoid symbols she associates with their message while attending an event she describes as backed by Bezos.
Variety and Deadline report that Henson co-signed the social media warnings, using similar language that emphasizes uncertainty and disapproval. The reports describe the criticism as focused on the gala’s ties to Bezos and the decision by some celebrities to attend despite those sponsorship concerns. Neither outlet cites Henson or Lynch as providing additional details about the gala’s organizers’ responses or any specific actions taken by other attendees.
