Tuesday, February 24, 2026-Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, have been named honorary chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, marking a high‑profile role for the couple at one of the most prestigious fashion fundraisers of the year.
The announcement comes as part of preparations for the gala, set for May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City, where this year’s theme will be “Fashion Is Art.” As honorary chairs, the Bezoses — who are also lead sponsors of both the gala and the accompanying Costume Institute exhibition — are expected to take prominent positions welcoming guests and helping anchor the evening’s festivities.
The appointment underscores the couple’s growing prominence within elite cultural circles and reflects their significant financial support for the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, titled Costume Art, which explores the relationship between fashion and the body throughout history. In addition to Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, the gala’s official co‑chairs include major figures from music, film, sports, and fashion: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, with a broader host committee featuring well‑known artists and creatives.
Public reaction has been mixed, with some applauding the Bezoses’ involvement as a boost to funding for the museum’s cultural initiatives, while others express criticism of a corporate billionaire couple playing such a prominent role in a high‑profile arts event. Regardless of opinions, the Bezoses’ honorary chair positions signal a notable moment in the intersection of fashion, philanthropy, and celebrity culture at this year’s Met Gala.
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