ZENDAYA IS EXPECTED TO MISS THIS YEAR’S MET GALA, AND IT IS ALREADY GETTING PEOPLE TALKING+JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SANCHEZ, ARE STEPPING IN AS LEAD SPONSORS AND HONORARY CO CHAIRS.(PHOTO).

 All eyes on the sponsors - Zendaya reportedly sits out fashion’s biggest night, Met Gala as controversy swirls around event sponsors

Zendaya is expected to miss this year’s Met Gala, and it is already getting people talking.

The actress, known for turning heads at the event, will reportedly not attend Monday night’s gathering in New York. Her absence stands out, especially after her sharp white Louis Vuitton look last year.

This time, it appears to be about timing. She has been on a packed schedule, moving between promotions for The Drama and Euphoria, leaving little room for another high profile appearance.

Away from work, she has also been keeping things low key. She recently showed support for Tom Holland at his Bero event in California, choosing a quieter moment over the usual red carpet spotlight.

Still, her absence is landing in the middle of a bigger conversation.

This year’s Met Gala is drawing attention for its major backers, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, who are stepping in as lead sponsors and honorary co chairs. 

Their involvement has stirred mixed reactions across parts of the fashion world.

Some insiders say the decision has not sat well with everyone. There have even been reports of at least one high profile name stepping away from official roles tied to the event.

Meryl Streep has been mentioned in that conversation, with claims she turned down a possible co chair position, though there has been no official confirmation from her side.

In the background, the debate has spilled into the streets. Posters calling for a boycott have appeared around Manhattan, showing that the discussion is not just happening behind closed doors.

Even so, Anna Wintour has publicly backed the couple’s involvement, standing by the direction of the event.

The Met Gala, often described as fashion’s biggest night, is no stranger to headlines. 

But this year, the spotlight is not just on the outfits, it is also on the people behind the scenes.