Sarah Paulson’s ‘One Percent’ 2026 Met Gala Look Sparks Backlash<\/p>\n
There’s certainly a right time and place for political statements, and people seem to think that the Met Gala<\/a> red carpet is not one of them.<\/p>\n For context, the dress code for last night’s Met Gala was “Fashion Is Art,” which gave the celebs plenty of room for interpretation.<\/p>\n …While others interpreted the theme a little more loosely (i.e., Nicole Kidman<\/a> wearing red sequins “to embrace<\/a> the way in which red has been used in art.”)<\/p>\n And then we have Sarah Paulson<\/a>, who went in a more political direction on the big night. The American Horror Story<\/a> alum wore a gray tulle gown from Mati\u00e8res F\u00e9cales\u2019s F\/W 2026 collection, called “The One Percent<\/a>.” She accessorized with a dollar bill mask covering her eyes.<\/p>\n Explaining the message behind the look, F\u00e9cales wrote on Instagram<\/a>: \u201cFashion is Art and at its most daring, Political. [Sarah] is wearing the \u2018Blinded by Money\u2019 leather mask and the Destroyed Tulle Debutante Ballgown. The collection was a reflection of the greed and corruption that comes with extreme power.\u201d<\/p>\n Similarly, when asked to share the “name of [her] look” on the red carpet, Sarah replied<\/a> bluntly, “the one percent” \u2014 a term commonly used to describe the richest 1% of ultra-wealthy people, who own a disproportionate share of the world\u2019s money, property, and power.<\/p>\n As you’d expect, Sarah’s look is sparking a lot of conversation online, but the chatter isn’t necessarily positive…<\/p>\n It’s no secret that the Met Gala is one of the most prestigious and exclusive events in the Western world, with tickets costing a reported $100,000<\/a> each. And this year’s Gala has been more controversial<\/a> than usual due to significant criticism over billionaire Jeff Bezos<\/a> and his wife, Lauren S\u00e1nchez Bezos, serving as lead sponsors.<\/p>\n So, with all this in mind, some feel that Sarah’s “one percent” statement is “painfully out of touch.” “This isn\u2019t giving what she thought it did,” one Reddit user wrote<\/a>. “You can\u2019t really make a point about the distribution of wealth while actively attending the Bezos Met Gala.”<\/p>\n For what it’s worth, not everyone hates the look. On Instagram<\/a>, one user wrote that it “definitely made one of the best statements of the evening considering the company there.”<\/p>\n However, the general consensus seems to be that Sarah’s statement would have packed more of a punch if she’d skipped the event altogether, which plenty of other celebs did.<\/p>\n Amid calls to boycott the “Bezos Met Gala,” former Met Ball attendees like Bella Hadid and Olivia Rodrigo have liked social media posts subtly shading<\/a> this year’s event. Three-time Met Gala attendee Taraji P. Henson also wrote on Instagram: “I am so confused by some ppl that are going. I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!”<\/p>\n Now that’s a statement! Here’s where you can read about more of the celebs who seemingly took a stand against the 2026 Met Gala<\/a>. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section.<\/p>\n