Kendall Jenner, Nicole Kidman and glam Lindsey Vonn on crutches lead A-listers at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ pre-Met Gala occasion amid backlash over billionaire couple’s involvement in vogue’s largest evening

Kendall Jenner put on a stylish display as she led the A-list stars at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos‘ starry pre-Met Gala party in NYC on Saturday. 

The 30-year-old model – who has been romantically linked to actor Jacob Elordi – dressed to impress alongside the star-studded guest list, which also included her mother Kris Jenner making an appearance at the bash. 

It comes as Sanchez and Bezos have faced backlash due to the billionaire couple’s involvement as honorary co-chairs for fashion’s biggest night, which is set to take place on May 4. 

Jenner was effortlessly chic wearing a long-sleeved black dress which featured a stylish cutout at the top as well as a slit on the hem which were held together by velvet embellishments. 

She slipped into a pair of closed-toed black heels and carried a black clutch in her hand. 

The media personality was seen strolling across a crowded street as she arrived to the festivities over the weekend. 

Bezos and Sanchez sent out invites to A-list stars via email which appeared to contain a disco-themed image, per Variety. 

A location for the party was not given in the initial invite, but sources told Variety that the bash could possibly have taken place at the Amazon founder’s NYC residence.

The billionaire couple are making their debut as honorary co-chairs and lead donors at the upcoming Met Gala. However, their involvement has been met with backlash. 

Posters have been put up around Manhattan ahead of fashion’s biggest night which read: ‘Boycott The Bezos Met Gala.’ 

However, former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour previously defended the couple’s involvement in the annual fundraiser.

‘I think Lauren is going to be a wonderful asset to the museum and to the event,’ she told CNN last year in November. 

Wintour added, ‘[I’m] very grateful for her incredible generosity, and she’s a great lover of costume and obviously of fashion, so we’re thrilled she’s part of the night.’

The theme for this year’s Met Gala is Costume Art, while the dress code is ‘Fashion Is Art.’

The co-chairs additionally include Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and also Wintour.   

Other celebrities were seen attending Sanchez and Bezos’ pre-Met Gala bash on Saturday, including Kris Jenner. 

The momager dressed for the occasion in a dark navy satin dress which was layered with a shimmering navy jacket on top. 

The reality star slipped into a pair of black-heeled leather boots and accessorized the ensemble with dangly silver earrings as well as fashionable shades. 

To complete the outfit, she also carried a blue clutch in her hand and flashed a big smile as she arrived to the venue. The TV personality was seen holding hands with another guest as they prepared to head inside. 

Wintour also made her grand arrival to the star-studded soiree in a pastel yellow dress that contained colorful floral details. 

She slipped into a pair of open-toed black pumps and added a vibrant green coat over the ensemble. 

Wintour added a sparkling necklace for a flashy flare and also opted for a pair of stylish black shades. 

Lisa Rinna made a statement wearing a black dress that contained sheer fabric at the top and fell into a satin skirt. 

Red feathery details were added on the sleeves and the RHOBH star also donned a pair of leopard-print shoes. 

She carried a black clutch bag on her hand and styled her locks to have an edgy flare for the night. 

Rinna was accompanied by husband Harry Hamlin who donned a classic black suit as well as a black shirt and satin tie. 

Serena Williams put on a leggy display in a gray minidress with ruched details and slipped into a pair of sheer tights and black pumps. 

Her voluminous locks flowed down past her shoulders and she carried a mini black clutch in her hand.  

The former tennis player sweetly held hands with husband Alexis Ohanian, whom she tied the knot with in 2017. 

Donatella Versace showed off her sense of style in a black minidress that had colorful embellishments on the material. 

The designer also opted for over-the-knee, black patent leather boots and carried a small purse over her shoulder. 

Her blonde hair was parted to the side and fell down past her shoulders in natural waves. 

Ashley Graham was radiant in a pastel orange dress that clung to her frame and contained a deep plunging neckline on the front. 

The model slipped into a pair of open-toed, gold heels and held a large gold clutch in her hand. 

She also strolled hand-in-hand with her husband Justin Ervin who accompanied her to the party. 

Vittoria Ceretti wore a sleeveless, sheer black dress with intricate floral details and donned a pair of black bottoms underneath. 

The girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio added a dazzling necklace with a green pendant on the front and allowed her brunette locks to flow down in light waves. 

She held a black clutch in her hand as she made her way through the crowded sidewalk towards the bash. 

Laura Harrier was also glammed up in a shimmering pink corset as well as a tan-colored skirt that fell down past her ankles. 

The actress, who recently starred in the 2026 Michael biopic, swept her hair up into a chic updo and slipped into open-toed pumps for the special evening.