Restaurateur Keith McNally, known for his controversial Instagram posts targeting celebrities, recently took aim at Lauren Sánchez, the fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In a now-edited post, McNally called the couple “bizarre-looking” and questioned the impact of their wealth on their appearance.
However, Sánchez, an Emmy-winning former news anchor and accomplished actress, pilot, and philanthropist, quickly found support from a slew of celebrities. Chrissy Teigen, Jessica Seinfeld, and MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle all came to her defense, praising her character, accomplishments, and kindness.
Despite the backlash, Sánchez remained composed, sharing quotes on Instagram Stories about leading with kindness and not letting others’ opinions define you. While representatives for both McNally and Sánchez have not commented on the situation, it’s clear that Sánchez’s circle of famous friends has her back.
This isn’t the first time McNally has stirred up controversy on social media. In the past, he has feuded with James Corden, accusing the TV host of mistreating staff at his restaurants, and lashed out at Adele for her appearance on a talk show segment.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: when it comes to insulting powerful celebrities like Lauren Sánchez, Keith McNally may want to think twice before hitting “post” on Instagram.