Lauren Sánchez Bezos said she lost about two pounds [1] hours before attending the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026 [3].
The revelation highlights the extreme lengths some public figures go to for high-profile red carpet appearances. Such rapid weight loss routines often spark conversations about the pressures of celebrity image and the sustainability of last-minute fitness trends.
Sánchez Bezos, 56 [4], achieved the weight loss by visiting a New York City New York Fire Department training facility. She participated in a "fireman" workout, which she described as a unique way to shed weight quickly [1].
"I lost two pounds hours before the Met Gala — it was bananas," Sánchez Bezos said [2].
She detailed the intensity of the experience, noting that she joined the NYFD for their specific training routine to help her shed the weight fast [1]. The workout took place in New York City shortly before she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual event [1].
While some reports suggested the weight loss occurred days before the gala, Sánchez Bezos specified that the process happened in the hours leading up to the event [1].
"I joined the NYFD for their intense training routine and it helped me shed the weight fast," Sánchez Bezos said [1].
“"I lost two pounds hours before the Met Gala — it was bananas!"”
The use of high-intensity, professional-grade workouts like those used by the NYFD for rapid weight loss underscores a trend toward 'bio-hacking' and extreme fitness among the ultra-wealthy. While the weight loss was minimal, the timing and method reflect the intense scrutiny of the Met Gala, where attire is often custom-fitted to precise measurements, making even small fluctuations in weight a concern for participants.
