Lauren Sanchez Faces Backlash After Boasting Two-Pound Weight Loss Before Met Gala Lauren Sanchez sparked controversy after sharing her two-pound weight loss ahead of the Met Gala, attributing it to FDNY training. While she dazzled on the red carpet in a Schiaparelli gown, social media users mocked her achievement as insignificant. The event, co-chaired by Sanchez and Jeff Bezos, featured A-list celebrities and marked a new era for Vogue under Anna Wintour's expanded role. Lauren Sanchez faced online ridicule after proudly announcing a two-pound weight loss just before attending the Met Gala. The 56-year-old media personality and fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos turned heads on the red carpet in a stunning navy blue Schiaparelli gown. The form-fitting dress featured off-the-shoulder silver straps, a plunging neckline, and intricate lace-up corset detailing on the back, paired with a flowing skirt. Sanchez accessorized with dazzling diamond earrings and styled her hair in loose waves, appearing noticeably slimmer. She revealed that her weight loss came from an unusual pre-Gala activity—visiting the New York Fire Department (FDNY) to participate in their rigorous training. During the session, she navigated a smoke-filled obstacle course in full firefighter gear and practiced rescue techniques.'It was bananas but I loved it. I probably lost about two pounds doing it,' Sanchez told Vogue, noting that the visit also supported the Leary Firefighters Foundation and the FDNY Foundation. While Sanchez celebrated her quick weight loss, social media users were less impressed. Critics dismissed the achievement as mere 'water weight,' pointing out that daily fluctuations of five to six pounds are normal due to hydration changes.Comments ranged from sarcastic remarks like 'That's literally water weight. She dehydrated herself. Hope this helps,' to humorous jabs such as 'Have a glass of water, it'll be right back.' Others questioned why such a minor weight change warranted attention, with one user writing, 'Some mornings I drop two pounds and you don't hear me bragging about it. ' The Met Gala, fashion's most prestigious event, took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with this year's theme, 'Fashion is Art. ' Sanchez and Bezos were lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs, reportedly contributing at least $10 million to the event.The gala's dress code encouraged attendees to interpret fashion as art, though many stars struggled to align their outfits with the theme. Notable guests included Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Bad Bunny, and billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Mark Zuckerberg. Actress Blake Lively made a surprise appearance in archival Versace, while others, like Sarah Paulson, used their looks to make social statements.The event also marked a transition for Vogue, with Anna Wintour stepping into a new global role and Chloe Malle taking over as head of editorial content for US Vogue. Malle praised Sanchez in a CNN interview, calling her a 'force' and highlighting her and Bezos's significant contributions to the exhibition's success.The accompanying exhibition, 'Costume Art,' will run from May 10 to January 10, 2025, exploring themes such as the classical body, aging bodies, and the anatomical body through historical and contemporary garments