Zendaya and Meryl Streep to skip Met Gala on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s first year as sponsors
Actors Zendaya and Meryl Streep will miss this year's Met Gala, which features Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez as sponsors for the first time
Zendaya and Meryl Streep are reportedly skipping the Met Gala this year, an event that serves as the primary fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Their absence comes during a milestone year for the gala's organization, as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have stepped into roles as sponsors for the first time. The high-profile couple's involvement marks a new chapter for the annual fashion celebration, which is known for its exclusive guest list and elaborate themes.[1][2]
Streep's absence from the event is linked to her current professional commitments. She is presently filming The Devil Wears Prada 2, where she reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly. The character of Priestly is widely understood to be an inspiration drawn from Anna Wintour, the long-time chair of the Met Gala and editor-in-chief of Vogue. Due to her filming schedule for the project, Streep will not be appearing on the red carpet for this year's festivities.[1][2]
The absence of these two major stars occurs as the Met Gala undergoes a change in its corporate sponsorship. With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez taking on sponsorship roles for the first time, the event's financial structure is evolving. Despite the high-profile nature of the new sponsors and the annual excitement surrounding the gala, both Zendaya and Streep will be missing from the red carpet this year.[1][2]
