Lauren Sanchez went outside the box to achieve her look for the 2026 Met Gala. 

For fashion’s biggest night, Sanchez, who served as honorary co-chair, showed off her slim figure in a super-cinched designer piece.

Although fans had mixed opinions about the ensemble, the wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos couldn’t help but gush about the rigorous training she underwent in preparation for the Met.

Apart from the numerous fittings and a facial, Sanchez explained that she spent the hours before appearing on the red carpet undergoing an unusual procedure.

Speaking to Vogue, the former TV correspondent recalled, “I went to visit the New York Fire Department and did their training. It’s probably the most unique Met prep ever.”

The NYPD training involves wearing official gear, learning how to save a life, and crawling through an obstacle course filled with smoke. Describing the experience as “bananas,” Sanchez confessed that she “probably lost about two pounds doing it.”

The rapid weight loss, alongside Sanchez’s fitness routine, proved effective, as her toned figure was on full display at the Met Gala.

All About Lauren Sanchez’s Outfit At The 2026 Met Gala

For the big day, Sanchez stunned in a fitted dark blue Schiaparelli gown that featured a plunging neckline and bejeweled straps that hung loosely over her shoulders.

The socialite kept her makeup subtle and simple, letting her brunette hair styled in a side parting frame her face. Explaining why she opted for the dress, Sanchez noted she chose Elsa Schiaparelli because of the theme.

“The theme is ‘Costume Art,’ and that’s exactly what Elsa Schiaparelli was doing 100 years ago,” she noted.

Sanchez collaborated with celebrity stylist Law Roach and Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry to come up with the masterpiece, allowing them creative control. However, she had just one major request.

“I was like, ‘Let’s do a waist,’” she recounted. “That might’ve been the one direction that I gave Daniel.” To achieve that super tiny waist look, the gown featured a laced-up corset behind the seams.

The Schiaparelli design was inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Madame X portrait in the Met’s collection. Often described as one of the museum’s most famous paintings, the artwork features a depiction of French socialite Madame Pierre Gautreau in a black fitted gown, with one strap slipping off her shoulder.

Protest Against Jeff Bezos Almost Rocked the Met Gala

Although Sanchez co-chaired the prestigious night without any hitch, that almost wasn’t the case as drama reportedly brewed behind the scenes.

With Bezos and Sanchez being named as sponsors, critics became vocal about how the event, which was meant to celebrate the art of fashion, was now catering to the billionaire’s whim.

As a result, the event was plagued with threats of protests and demonstrations disagreeing with Bezos’ sponsorship.

According to The Blast, just hours before the Met Gala kicked off, staff members were thrown into pandemonium after discovering hundreds of bottles filled with a yellow liquid substance all over the museum.

Besides the demonstration, outside the venue, more chaos ensued as passersby noticed baskets containing plastic bottles and a sign that read, “The Met Gala VIP toilet. Installed in honor of Met Gala chair Jeff Bezos. Go ahead, it’s good enough for his staff.”

How Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Earned Anna Wintour’s Approval

The usual excitement around the Met Gala dampened with the announcement of the power couple’s substantial role, with many speculating that their wealth earned them undeserved access.

Sources seemingly confirmed the speculations, saying Bezos and Sanchez reportedly donated $10 million to the event. Others say the contribution goes as high as $20 million. As a result, the hefty financial investment planted the couple in Anna Wintour’s good graces.

“The Bezoses are where the American dream is at right now for status, wealth, and style. They display conspicuous consumption [and] they have the ‘AWOK,’ the Anna Wintour OK,” a Vogue insider revealed, per The Blast.

Unfortunately, the approval from Wintour didn’t resonate across the board, with some parties expressing disappointment that access could even be bought.

A-listers Boycott Met Gala Over Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez

Industry critics weren’t the only ones disapproving of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez being the faces of this year’s Met Gala.

Some Hollywood powerhouses felt rubbed the wrong way by the decision and boycotted the fashion event to take a stand. Among them was reportedly Meryl Streep.

As The Blast reported, the iconic actress, who posed alongside Wintour on Vogue for “The Devil Wears Prada,” was reportedly considered for the co-chair position. However, Streep allegedly declined because of the Bezoses’ association.

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Sometimes it feels like Hollywood just can’t churn out a super quotable laugh-out-loud movie like they used to. Before social media memes took control of the comedy zeitgeist, people used to watch a movie one time with their pals before quoting it forever and ever, solidifying their bond as best friends for life. For my money, the most quotable movie of all time has to be the 1992 courtroom comedy My Cousin Vinny, starring Joe Pesci and a smokin’ hot Marisa Tomei.

The Best Fish Out Of Water Story

In case you tragically missed out on this classic film, My Cousin Vinny opens with a pair of New York college kids (Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield), who travel down south for a road trip. Early on in their trip, the duo are pulled over and wrongly accused of robbing and murdering a clerk at a local general store. While they are held in jail, Macchio’s Bill Gambini calls upon his cousin, Vinny, to represent him in court. Vinny, as expertly portrayed by Joe Pesci, is a brash, flamboyant, and obnoxious New York Italian, who has just passed the bar after failing numerous times.

The very moment that Vinny arrives in Alabama, he’s mired with nonstop problems. His loud personality conflicts with the more reserved townspeople, his vibrant attire lands him in contempt of court, and his lack of trial experience causes him to make tons of mistakes during the discovery process. The whole time, he’s got an idiot looking to fight him over $200, a judge that wants to throw him in jail, slaughtered pigs, giant loud whistles, and his fiancé’s biological clock is tick, tick, ticking like a high heel boot slamming against a wooden deck.

Joe Pesci’s chemistry with Marisa Tomei is off the charts, and his back-and-forth bickering with the judge (played by Fred Gwynne in his final role) is the source of at least 50 hilarious lines of dialogue that will perk the ears of any film fan when repeated in public. Ralph Macchio is a little bit underused, but it’s well worth it to spend an extra five minutes focusing on Pesci and Gwynne sounding out the proper pronunciation of the word “youths.”

Maybe it’s because I come from a long, unbroken line of northeastern Italian dirtbags, but My Cousin Vinny quotes are as fundamental to my daily life as pool sharking and a tray of baked ziti.

A Bona Fide Comedy Classic

Of course, I’m not alone in my love of this film. My Cousin Vinny is an undeniable classic, which found quick success with both critics and audiences upon its release. The film made over $64 million worldwide on a measly budget of just $11 million, and currently maintains a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 85 percent. Marisa Tomei even won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, which is a well-deserved accolade, considering she drops several hilarious long-winded monologues over the course of the film.

If you’ve never seen My Cousin Vinny before, there’s truly no better time than the present to rectify that. Conversely, if you’re a super-fan of the film long overdue for a rewatch, you can find it streaming on Hulu today. Just be sure to warn your friends before you dive in, because you might walk away from this one with half a dozen new vocal stims, and an unyielding desire to don a leather jacket and a gold chain.

If the shoe fits, why stop at one pair? Alexia Ioannou certainly doesn’t.

The founder of nou built her fashion eye hunting down rare vintage treasures from labels like Valentino, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Dolce&Gabbana, Dior, Manolo Blahnik, and Chanel before turning that passion into her own footwear line filled with playful prints, bold colors, and vintage-inspired silhouettes.

“Moving from curation to design was a natural evolution because I noticed a void in the modern market,” Ioannou tells ET.

“The industry had stopped taking risks with the bold colors and playful patterns that once defined great design. I wanted to create pieces that captured that vintage aesthetic but were built for modern living.”

From animal-print heels to bridal-ready mules, nou shoes are designed to feel special enough to spark conversation, while still being practical enough to wear on repeat.

“My design process is instinctive, but highly tactical,” she explains. 

“I pull from every era, mixing a ’70s fit with ’90s hardware or an unexpected color reference until it feels completely nou.”

And according to Ioannou and celeb fans including Addison Rae, a standout shoe can make even the most low-key outfit feel instantly cooler.

“Wear them with a great pair of vintage jeans, our signature white tank, or a $10 thrifted dress,” she shares. 

“I love hearing from customers who get stopped in their tracks by strangers asking about their shoes.”

As for preserving vintage finds and new favorites alike, Ioannou wants shoes to be treated more like décor rather than something tucked away in storage.

“I don’t believe in hiding shoes in boxes,” she notes. “They should be displayed in your closet like art. Shoes are meant to be worn, seen, and lived in. A pair that’s a little rough around the edges is just a sign of a shoe well-loved.”

And when her collection needs a little TLC, she keeps it simple: “A quick trip to the cobbler for a resole is all it takes to keep them looking good for the long haul.”

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Stephen Colbert revealed that the end of “The Late Show” came without warning and left him surprised.

In a new interview, the comedian shared how the decision, tied to profitability, caught him off guard, especially so soon after signing a new contract.

Despite his upcoming exit from the show, Stephen Colbert has remained candid on-air, consistently criticizing President Donald Trump, who some believe to have played a role in Colbert’s firing.

In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Colbert revealed that news of his show ending didn’t come through some formal network sit-down. Instead, it came from his manager, face-to-face, which immediately set off alarm bells.

Colbert said he knew something was off the moment he heard James “Babydoll” Dixon was there to see him. He recalled being caught off guard, as he hadn’t expected such news, especially after signing a strong new deal.

“It hasn’t been two years since I signed my last contract, and they were feverish to lock me down. It was the best negotiation we’ve ever had,” Colbert said.

According to the comedian, the explanation was simple: the show wasn’t turning a profit. While he didn’t argue the business side of it, the timing still didn’t quite add up in his mind.

He admitted that the reason behind the decision “came as a surprise,” noting that “there’s no denying that the broadcast model is in huge trouble.”

“But our model [late night] within that overall model has been very profitable for, like, 70 years, starting with Steve Allen,” Colbert continued. “But maybe we were the first show to then be a detriment. Maybe we were the first one to flip in the other direction. I do not wish to litigate it. It’s their shop, and they can do what they want.”

Stephen Colbert Asked To Be Allowed To Poke Fun At His Firing And The $40 Million Claim

The cancellation also came during a period of major corporate shifts at Paramount Global, including a high-stakes merger and a controversial legal settlement involving President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview.

For critics and observers, the overlap raised questions, even if no direct link was ever confirmed.

In the months that followed, Colbert didn’t exactly stay quiet. He’s taken swings at the network, poked at its new leadership, and leaned into reports that the show was hemorrhaging $40 million a year.

That openness wasn’t accidental, as the comedian claims it was part of an understanding he reached with executives after the news broke. And on top of that, his nightly digs at Trump haven’t slowed down either.

There was a conversation later with his Paramount boss, George Cheeks, who reached out to acknowledge that the rollout of the decision could have been handled better.

“I’m not over here grinding a knife, but we are going to make jokes about how this went down and about the $40 million and about CBS’ apparent check-cutting spree to the president,” Colbert recalled about his chat with Cheeks. “That’s the show I want to do for 10 more months because I like working for CBS, and I’m not going to change that relationship between now and the end if you allow that to happen.”

Stephen Colbert’s Dream Guest Never Made It Before ‘The Late Show’ Ends

Still, there’s one thing Colbert didn’t get to check off his list. As the May 21 finale approaches, the comedian admitted his ultimate dream guest never made it to the stage: Pope Leo XIV.

He revealed in his interview that he wrote a letter, pitching a conversation about faith rather than politics, inviting the pontiff to discuss what it means to be an American Catholic.

Colbert said he tried to keep it thoughtful but still very much in his voice, jokingly opening with a line about hoping the message found the pontiff “well or, at the very least, infallible.”

The invitation, however, never got a response, and now, with the show ending, that opportunity is gone.

The loss of the show hits a bit harder for the comedian due to what he once believed about the job. When Colbert first took over in 2015, Jay Leno had called to congratulate him, joking that he’d landed a position for life.

Stephen Colbert Turns Attention To Longtime’ Lord Of The Rings’ Passion Project

Outside of late night, Colbert says he has been channeling his energy into something much closer to the heart, a long-developing project tied to “The Lord of the Rings.”

The comedian revealed he has been working on it quietly for about six years, describing it as a true passion project.

With “The Late Show” wrapping up, that project is finally getting his full attention. He’s now co-writing a new installment in the franchise, taking a more hands-on role than he’s been able to before. Even with new scripts and offers already coming in, he’s not in a rush to jump into the next thing.

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While there’s still the possibility of building something entirely original down the line, for now, Colbert is staying focused on the “Lord of the Rings” project.

As for skepticism from parts of the fanbase questioning his place in such a beloved franchise, Colbert noted that he isn’t trying to win the “trust” of the fans and will let the work speak for itself.

“I mean, there’s no reason to,” he told the publication. “And there’s no value in me addressing that because all you can do as — I’ll use a loaded term here — an artist is follow your heart and the craft that you have learned to try to turn this into something that is not fandom but drama.”

The comedian is also not doing it alone as he is collaborating with Philippa Boyens, whose history with the franchise adds a level of credibility that helps anchor the project.

Gwyneth Paltrow is facing online criticism after weighing in on wealth inequality and tech billionaires during a recent podcast episode. During a recent conversation, Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on what she sees as a growing cultural obsession with wealthy tech figures.

The Oscar-winning actress and wellness mogul sparked debate after discussing Silicon Valley power players with business journalist Kara Swisher on “The Goop Podcast.”

“How did we get here as a culture?” she asked. “Obviously, there’s so much revenue and profit driving this whole thing, that’s at the heart of it, but how do you think we got to this place in culture where nothing matters and now all that matters is kind of these super rich white dudes who are breaking rules, setting rules, seemingly not caring so much about the downstream impact on everything, from health to culture.”

The comments appeared aimed at major Silicon Valley figures like Mark Zuckerberg and other influential tech executives.

Paltrow And Swisher Question America’s ‘Idolatry Of Wealth’

Swisher agreed with Paltrow’s concerns, arguing that society has become too focused on idolizing innovation and wealth. “I think we have an idolatry of innovators, an idolatry of wealth, and if you’re wealthy, you must be smarter, when they got all manner of shortcuts,” she said. “And the innovations that they took advantage of were paid for by the American public, by the way.”

Swisher also questioned why such a small group of people holds so much influence, asking, “Why does a small, homogeneous group of people get to decide for the rest of us?”

Paltrow then shifted the discussion toward broader cultural ideas around success and status. “I feel like there’s something so endemic to being an American about this idea that anybody can do it from whatever socioeconomic background,” she said. “But we put this hierarchy. It’s like we’re so hungry for a hierarchy to make sense of our lives or something like that. And we imbue these guys with this extraordinary, I don’t know, God-like…”

The conversation quickly sparked backlash online, with critics accusing Paltrow of being disconnected from the realities she was discussing. Many pointed out that the actress herself is extraordinarily wealthy, with an estimated net worth reportedly around $200 million.

Others noted her Hollywood upbringing, as the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and producer Bruce Paltrow. For some viewers, that background made her criticism of wealthy elites feel ironic, leading several social media users to label the interview “tone deaf.”

Paltrow Previously Revealed She Was ‘Fired’ Following ‘Conscious Uncoupling’ Backlash

The latest criticism comes just weeks after Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on another public backlash moment that she says impacted her career following her split from Chris Martin. During an appearance on “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” Paltrow recalled the intense reaction surrounding the phrase “conscious uncoupling,” which she famously used when announcing her divorce from the Coldplay frontman in 2014.

“I was supposed to do a movie at one point, and it was right after the conscious uncoupling thing with Chris, and there was a lot of harsh stuff in the press,” she explained. “The distributor was like, this might be too hot to touch.”

She then added sarcastically, “That was great because I was getting a divorce, and then I got fired. That was so awesome.”

Gwyneth Paltrow Reflects On ‘Conscious Uncoupling’ Fallout Years Later

Host Amy Poehler defended the actress during the conversation, telling her, “You were ahead of your time.”

Paltrow went on to explain that the phrase was never intended to criticize traditional divorces, but rather to suggest separations didn’t always have to be hostile. “Say you had a really nasty divorce or your parents had a nasty divorce, and then you hear this idea that it doesn’t have to be done this way,” she said. “I think the implicit learning is like, ‘Oh f-ck they’re saying I did something wrong,’ which, of course, that wasn’t the intention.”

Reflecting on the backlash years later, Paltrow admitted she understands why people reacted so emotionally. “When we’re hurt, we say things we don’t mean,” she said. “We get angry, we respond. That’s humanity.”

Goldie Hawn was reportedly unhappy with Meryl Streep‘s comments about her tardiness on the set of “Death Becomes Her.”

Sources close to Hawn claim the remarks struck a nerve, with the actress feeling that her former co-star should not have addressed the issue publicly.

It was also suggested that Goldie Hawn is concerned that the comments could further impact her chances of landing major roles, particularly at this stage in her career.

Despite sharing a close friendship, Streep didn’t shy away from calling out Goldie Hawn recently over what she claimed was the actress’s past habit of being late to set and sometimes being difficult to work with.

While Hawn hasn’t given any public response to the comments, sources close to her have revealed that she heard everything and felt “stung” and unhappy that her so-called friend would make such remarks about her in public.

“The pain is not what Meryl said — it is that she said it in public,” a source told Rob Shuter’s “Naughty But Nice Substack.”

According to the source, Streep could have stopped herself from making such comments during her chat with Vanity Fair, where she discussed the 1992 comedy-fantasy Death Becomes Her, in which they both starred.

“She did not have to say it. She chose to. And Goldie heard the message loud and clear,” added the insider.

Adding to the conversation, another source hinted that there was no upside to Streep making such a comment about Hawn.

They pointed out that Hawn has allegedly struggled to land top roles over the years, despite having both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.

Now, the negative attention on her persona, caused by Streep, could make it even harder for her to secure such roles.

“Goldie has spent years trying to quietly find her way back into meaningful roles,” shared the insider about the actress, who had been in only a handful of movies since the last decade.

The insider added, “Hollywood already gives women her age fewer chances, fewer scripts, and far less grace. Being publicly branded unreliable by one of the most respected actresses in the business is the last thing she needed.”

Per the source, the situation hurts Hawn even more due to how Streep’s comments wouldn’t affect her own chances of getting roles.

“Meryl loses nothing by saying it,” the source shared. “She still gets the scripts. She still gets the calls. Goldie is the one who pays for it.”

What Meryl Streep Said About Goldie Hawn

Streep’s interview was published on April 30 and included a recollection of her time with Hawn on the set of Death Becomes Her.

In addition to noting that Hawn was often late to set, she reflected on how her tardiness sometimes frustrated her, as she herself was always punctual.

“She had a red convertible, I remember. And she’d drive herself to set, so that was probably the problem,” Streep further recalled, per E! News.

Streep’s remarks about Hawn weren’t entirely critical, as she also described her former co-star as “adorable” and said she “loved her.”

Meryl Streep Called Goldie Hawn One Of Her ‘Buddies’

Streep further shared that over the years they had become even closer, adding that any differences they experienced on set had long since been put behind them.

“She’s one of my buddies, and over the years, we’ve had some laughs about that movie because people love it,” the Oscar winner said.

“I thought it was like a documentary on Beverly Hills,” she noted about the cult classic.

Meryl Streep Also Spoke About Walking With Bruce Willis

Elsewhere in the interview, Streep opened up about starring alongside Bruce Willis in the film.

The actor, who is currently living with frontotemporal dementia, played the love interest Ernest Menville, over whom Streep and Hawn’s characters battle.

Unlike her comments about Hawn, Streep had nothing negative to say about working with Willis, despite the actor having a reputation at the time for being difficult on some film sets.

“Bruce was divine,” she said of the Hollywood veteran who quit acting after his diagnosis. “I guess he was a bad boy on certain sets and came with a little reputation for being difficult, but we had so much fun with him. He was such a gent, and so game, and willing to be ridiculous. I just thought he was wonderful.”

Martha Stewart has spent decades perfecting that polished, camera-ready glow — so when one of her reported beauty staples surfaces, it’s worth paying attention. The lifestyle icon’s complexion always looks smooth, bright and effortlessly refined, which makes her rumored concealer choice especially intriguing.

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