NYC restaurateur Keith McNally insulted Lauren Sánchez in an apparently unprompted Instagram post, calling Bezos and Sánchez “ABSOLUTELY REVOLTING.” Celebrities rushed to defend Sánchez, praising her as dynamic, accomplished, and kind. Sánchez is known for her work as an actress, pilot, philanthropist, and founder of an aerial filming company, and her public relationship with Bezos began after his divorce from MacKenzie Scott in 2019. The couple has been seen enjoying themselves on Bezos’ yacht, and Sánchez has gained a growing number of fans due to her reputation as a mover and shaker.
McNally has a history of making controversial and insulting Instagram posts, with Sánchez being just one of his many targets. In 2022, he had a public feud with James Corden, accusing the TV personality of being abusive to the staff at Balthazar. McNally called Corden a “tiny Cretin of a man” and banned him from the restaurant, but later allowed him back after Corden apologized. Corden defended himself in The New York Times, leading McNally to mock his acting skills and fanbase in another Instagram post. The issue was eventually resolved after Corden apologized on-air.
Adele has also been the target of McNally’s insults, with him calling her appearance on Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” segment “profoundly inauthentic,” “sickening,” and “HORSE SHIT.” He criticized Adele’s makeup and nails, comparing her to a scary version of Cruella de Vil. Sánchez has not directly reacted to McNally’s insults, but she has posted Instagram Stories calling for kindness and quoting fashion designer Rachel Zoe’s advice to lead with kindness and wish everyone the best. McNally’s edited post now reads: “What a Bizarre-looking couple. Is this what having 1000 billion dollars does to people?”
Representatives for McNally and Sánchez have not responded to requests for comment on the matter. While McNally seems to have learned not to mess with Sánchez and her famous friends, it remains to be seen if he will refrain from making similar controversial posts in the future. Overall, the incident highlights the power of social media in shaping public perception and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of one’s personal opinions.
