Molly Rogers criticises stars for attending Bezos-backed Met Gala 2026

6 articles · Updated · Page Six · May 6

Speaking at Fashionphile’s New York flagship, the Sex and the City and Devil Wears Prada costumer praised arrested protester Chris Smalls and mocked Lauren Sánchez’s Schiaparelli gown.
Rogers said she would not have attended and was disappointed some cast members did, while noting Meryl Streep stayed away; Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci were among attendees.
The Bezos-Sánchez sponsorship reportedly cost at least $10 million, helping the Metropolitan Museum of Art benefit raise a record $42 million for the Anna Wintour Costume Institute.

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