Some fans have accused Meghan Markle of copying Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, according to multiple reports. Emma Thynn, who is of half-Nigerian and half-English descent, made history as the first black woman to marry into an aristocratic British family. She became the Marchioness after her husband, the Marquess of Bath, inherited the title in 2020.
Thynn has attended high-profile events such as the King's Trust Gala alongside the prominent fashion editor Edward Enninful. In contrast, Meghan Markle has never attended the Met Gala and is not believed to have been invited to the 2026 edition. Serena Williams was photographed with Emma Thynn at the pre-Met Gala celebration, and the two are known to be close friends, multiple sources said.
Their friendship has become a talking point among fans who accuse Meghan Markle of imitating Thynn's aristocratic background and lifestyle. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are serving as lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, according to multiple reports. The couple reportedly paid a substantial $10 million for their sponsorship role, securing a prominent place at the star-studded fundraiser for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The 2026 Met Gala embraced the theme "Costume Art – Motekunst," which translates to "Fashion Art" from Norwegian, Vogue reported. Venus Williams arrived in a custom light-reflecting crystal black gown by Swarovski, while Serena Williams chose a shining silver gown that glistened on the red carpet, as noted by Vogue. A number of other sports stars attended the event, including Olympic freestyle skiing gold medalist Eileen Gu, who wore a striking pearlescent bubble dress; figure skating champion Alysa Liu in a red ruffled dress; tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, who arrived in a white ensemble before revealing a dramatic red dress; and basketball phenom Paige Bueckers, all according to Vogue reports.
Additionally, Gustav Magnar Witzøe, a Norwegian heir to a salmon fortune, was spotted at the gala, according to Norwegian media.