Lauren Sánchez Bezos took part in a very unique prep routine ahead of the 2026 Met Gala May 4: joining the New York Fire Department for their intense training routine.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Brings Bombshell Energy to Met Gala 2026 in Curve-Hugging Gown
Lauren Sánchez Bezos was ready to stop, drop and pose ahead of the 2026 Met Gala.
Before her turn on the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the “Costume Art”-themed gala May 4, Jeff Bezos’ wife found herself taking part in a very unique type of party prep.
“I went to visit the New York Fire Department and did their training,” Lauren told Vogue. “It’s probably the most unique Met prep ever.”
The 56-year-old took part in the NYFD’s full training routine from donning gear and crawling through a smoke-filled obstacle course to practicing life-saving techniques.
“It was bananas, but I loved it,” Lauren added. “I probably lost about two pounds doing it.”
And the journalist didn’t just take part for any reason, but as a chance to help give back to the fire department.
“Yesterday I had the chance to train with @fdny to benefit @learyfirefighters and @fdnyfoundation,” she wrote on Instagram May 2 alongside a video of the experience, “and let’s just say, they do not mess around.”
“It gave me a very small glimpse into the strength, discipline, and courage firefighters bring to their work,” Lauren continued. “In honor of International Firefighters’ Day on May 4th, thank you to firefighters everywhere for your service.”
As for Lauren’s Met Gala fashion, the night’s honorary co-chair channeled John Singer Sargent's 1883 painting Madame X in a midnight blue Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry gown.
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In keeping with the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, Lauren's corseted look took styling notes from the painting with one of her bejeweled straps coming over the shoulder. She kept the rest of her look quite simple, finishing off her outfit with Lorraine Schwartz earrings. (See all the stars at the Met Gala here.)
And while she was solo on the Met steps, she was joined by husband and fellow honorary co-chair Jeff inside the Met. The Amazon founder kept it classic with his Met Gala fashion donning a black tuxedo and black bowtie.
To see all the stars who were having their own fashion-forward moments at the 2026 Met Gala, keep reading.
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Beyoncé
in custom Olivier Rousteing and Chopard jewelry.
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Rihanna
in Maison Margiela, Briony Raymond and Dyne jewelry.
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Kim Kardashian
in custom Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem and Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Bad Bunny
in custom Zara.
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Heidi Klum
in custom Mike Marino.
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Cardi B
in Marc Jacobs.
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Hailey Bieber
in custom Saint Laurent and Belperron jewelry.
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Blake Lively
in Atelier Versace and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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Sabrina Carpenter
in Dior, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chopard jewelry.
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Anne Hathaway
in Michael Kors.
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Kylie Jenner
in custom Schiaparelli.
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Katy Perry
in Stella McCartney.
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Gigi Hadid
in custom Miu Miu and Jessica McCormack jewelry.
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Lisa
in Robert Wun.
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Teyana Taylor
in Tom Ford.
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Blue Ivy Carter
in Balenciaga.
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Kendall Jenner
in Gap Studio by Zac Posen and Buccellati jewelry.
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Doja Cat
in Saint Laurent.
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Margot Robbie
in Chanel.
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Sunday Rose Kidman Urban & Nicole Kidman
in Dior (Kidman Urban) and Chanel (Kidman).
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A$AP Rocky
in Chanel.
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Emily Blunt
in Ashi Studio and Mikimoto jewelry.
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Cher
in Burberry.
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Zoë Kravitz
in Saint Laurent.
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Suki Waterhouse
in Michael Kors.
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Tyla
in Valentino and Jacob & Co. jewelry.
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Jeremy Pope
in Vivienne Westwood.
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Ayo Edebiri
in Chanel.
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Irina Shayk
in Alexander Wang.
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Colman Domingo
in Valentino and OMEGA watch.