Lauren Sánchez Reportedly ‘Chased’ for Her ‘Money’ at Met Gala After Report Anna Wintour Saw Jeff Bezos as the ‘Bankroll’ - Yahoo

Reports that Bezos and Lauren Sánchez paid roughly $10 million to be lead sponsors said Sánchez became the event's "gravitational center," with guests reportedly circling her for money. A new opinion piece accusing the gala of becoming the "Bezos Ball" ties those social dynamics to a perceived decline in Hollywood creativity and argues the sponsorship transformed the evening's tone.