Actress Sarah Paulson wore a blindfold made of U.S. dollar bills at the Met Gala on Monday, May 6, 2026 [1].
The choice of accessory serves as a visual critique of the event's financial backing. By incorporating currency into her attire, Paulson targeted the sponsorship of Jeff Bezos and the wealth disparity linked to his business practices [2].
The event took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City [3]. Paulson's attire was interpreted as a subtle dig at the intersection of high fashion and extreme corporate wealth. The use of a blindfold specifically suggests a willful ignorance, or a masking of the social costs associated with the accumulation of such fortunes [2].
Met Gala attendees often use the red carpet to make political or social statements through their clothing. Paulson joined a tradition of celebrities utilizing the global platform to highlight economic inequality, even while participating in one of the world's most exclusive social gatherings.
While the actress did not provide a formal statement, the imagery of the money blindfold aligned with broader criticisms of Bezos' role as a sponsor [2]. The contrast between the luxury of the venue and the blunt symbolism of the dollar bills created a focal point for discussions on corporate influence in the arts.
“Sarah Paulson wore a blindfold made of U.S. dollar bills”
This gesture highlights the growing tension between philanthropic corporate sponsorship and the public perception of billionaire wealth. By using her visibility at the Met Gala to critique a sponsor, Paulson underscores a trend where celebrities leverage high-profile industry events to challenge the very power structures that enable those events to exist.
