The Met Gala, a prestigious annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, was marred by controversy this year due to its sponsorship by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his wife Lauren Sanchez-Bezos, who reportedly paid $10 million to co-host the event. This sponsorship sparked protests, with activists criticizing Bezos for his political affiliations and Amazon's labor practices, including claims from employees about inadequate bathroom breaks. Protesters displayed signs that read 'Boycott the Bezos Met Gala' and staged an alternative event dubbed 'Ball without Billionaires' in New York. Notably absent from the gala were several high-profile stars, including Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, who faced scrutiny for their decision to skip the event. Comedian Meredith Lynch voiced her disapproval on social media, questioning the presence of celebrities who planned to wear 'ICE out' badges, referring to Bezos's support for Donald Trump. Despite the controversy, the gala proceeded with a theme of 'Costume Art' and a dress code of 'Fashion Is Art,' featuring appearances from Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé's daughter, Blue Ivy.