Instagram/Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanch Celebrity Bezos & Sanchez sponsor the Met Gala for the first time, sparking backlash, protests, and celebrity boycotts. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Tonight marks the highly anticipated Met Gala, but this year's event is unlike any before. For the first time in its history, the gala's lead sponsorship comes from private individuals rather than a corporation. Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, and his wife Lauren Sanchez are the headline sponsors, having reportedly contributed $10 million (£7.37m) to the event.