Bella Hadid is stirring conversation ahead of the Met Gala after appearing to take a stance on the controversy surrounding this year’s event.
The supermodel, who has attended the gala multiple times, drew attention after liking a video criticizing Jeff Bezos’ involvement as a lead sponsor.
With growing backlash tied to Amazon’s alleged connections to immigration enforcement and labor concerns, her subtle move has fueled speculation about whether she will attend, and intensified debate around the event’s politics.
Bella Hadid has drawn attention ahead of the Met Gala after engaging with a viral video criticizing the event’s ties to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
The 29-year-old appeared to show support for the message by liking the clip, which questioned celebrities planning to attend the gala.
According to the Daily Mail, the video stated, “You cannot wear the ICE out pin to the Jeff Bezos backed MET Gala. Jeff Bezos is part of the reason we’re in this mess.”
The comment was tied to controversy surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its expanded deportation efforts earlier this year.
Hadid Fuels Speculation About Possible Met Gala Absence
Bella Hadid’s interaction quickly fueled speculation about whether she plans to attend the event this year, with many interpreting her move as a quiet but deliberate stance in the ongoing conversation surrounding the gala’s sponsors.
Social media users didn’t hold back in sharing their thoughts, with one writing, “Bella hadid seemingly confirmed she won’t be attending this year’s met gala after liking an instagram reel calling out celebs who protest ice but still attend events tied to jeff bezos, who is reportedly highly involved this year.”
Another added, “Bella Hadid liked a video saying it doesn’t make sense to wear a pin that says ‘ice out’ and still attend the met gala, since this year’s event is sponsored by Jeff Bezos. This lowers our chances of seeing her on the carpet on monday!”
Bella Hadid Joined By Stars Questioning Met Gala Participation
Hadid is not alone in raising concerns. Actress Taraji P. Henson also echoed the sentiment in response to the same video, writing, “I am so confused by some people that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!”
Meanwhile, other high-profile figures have also distanced themselves from the event, including Zendaya, who is reportedly skipping the gala, and Meryl Streep, who is said to have stepped back from a co-chair role.
Speaking about Streep’s decision to be absent, a source told Buzzfeed, “Meryl has been invited to the Met Gala for many years but has never attended. While she appreciates Vogue, Anna, and her incredible imagination and stamina, it has never quite been her scene.”
Hadid Controversy Reflects Deeper Industry Tensions
Bella Hadid’s role in the discussion shows a bigger split in the fashion world. According to insiders, the backlash has created tension behind the scenes, with some industry figures expressing discomfort about the direction of this year’s event.
One source described the situation bluntly, saying, “It’s, quite frankly, very hurtful and very disturbing for [the Bezoses] to be the face of this year’s Met Gala… Something that is really meaningful to a lot of people and to such a highly regarded and highly respected institution. It feels like a real slap in the face to a lot of people.”
The insider also pointed out that many within the fashion industry lean politically liberal, making the association with certain political figures and policies particularly contentious.
“Even the politicians that we’ve seen attend the Met Gala over the years have been overwhelmingly liberal,” the source shared.
They continued, “To have a couple that aligns themselves with and have contributed a million dollars to inaugurating a president who has sought to eviscerate DEI, dismantle Roe v Wade, disenfranchise Black voters and crack down on immigration in a way that is so inhumane and horrific, rubs a lot of people the wrong way.”
Bella Hadid Sparks Debate With Harsh Critique Of Dolce & Gabbana
Hadid never has been one to shy away from airing her thoughts publicly. Earlier this year, she didn’t hold back when reacting to Dolce & Gabbana’s controversial show, publicly calling it “embarrassing” and criticizing the brand’s long-standing issues.
As The Blast reported, the fashion model responded under a viral video that pointed out the lack of diversity in the runway lineup, which reportedly featured a largely homogenous cast.
Hadid wrote, “Shocked people actually support this company still it’s embarrassing,” adding that the problem extended across “models / stylists / casting the whole damn thing.”
She didn’t stop there. In a follow-up comment, Hadid doubled down, accusing the brand of “years of racism sexism bigotry xenophobia,” questioning why people were still surprised by the controversy.