Taraji P. Henson Slams Met Gala… And Fans Think She’s Aiming At Beyoncé!
Media Take Out has the absolute coldest tea on the fashion “Civil War” that just erupted in New York City! While the 2026 Met Gala was supposed to be a celebration of “Fashion is Art,” it quickly turned into a battlefield of ethics. Taraji P. Henson is leading the charge against the star-studded event, and honey, she is NOT mincing words!
The Empire star joined social media personality Meredith Lynch in a scathing critique of the gala’s honorary co-chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
“WTF Are We Doing?”
The drama started when Lynch posted a viral video warning A-listers not to dare wear their “ICE Out” pins (protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to a gala funded by the man whose servers reportedly power those very systems.
- The Critique: Lynch slammed Bezos for backing the current administration and “slashing arts funding,” calling it “wild” that he is now the face of the biggest arts fundraiser in the world.
- Taraji’s Bomb: Taraji didn’t just “like” the post—she went off in the comments! “I am so confused by some ppl that are going,” she wrote. “I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!”
- The Superyacht Shade: Taraji followed up on her Instagram Story, resharing a post highlighting Bezos’ $500 million superyacht while Amazon workers face low wages and injury rates. Her caption? A very pointed, “Enjoy the MET.”
The Beyoncé Factor: A New Rivalry?
Insiders tell Media Take Out that Taraji’s “confused” comment felt like a direct shot at the night’s lead guest and co-chair, Beyoncé.
- The Lead Guest: Beyoncé was the literal face of the 2026 Gala, co-chairing alongside Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams.
- The “Black Excellence” Conflict: Critics are asking how Beyoncé—who has championed social justice and the “Black Parade”—could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Bezos.
- The History: This isn’t Taraji’s first time clashing with a titan. Just two years ago, she had a very public fallout with Oprah Winfrey during The Color Purple press run, claiming she felt “disrespected” by the production team despite Oprah’s personal efforts to accommodate her.
The “Scabs” vs. The “Stars”
Despite the noise, the carpet was still packed. While Zendaya, Meryl Streep, and Timothée Chalametnotably snubbed the event, others like Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Margot Robbie, and Teyana Taylor were front and center.
- The Irony: Several stars were seen struggling to balance the “protest” vibe with the “billionaire sponsor” reality.
- The Debut: Even Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, made her debut, making the event a family affair that Taraji clearly thinks they should have skipped.
Is Taraji P. Henson right to call out the “hypocrisy” of the Bezos-backed gala, or is she just “salty” that she wasn’t on the co-chair list? Let us know in the comments!