Fact Check: Did a woman wear a Jeffrey Epstein newspaper dress to the 2026 Met Gala?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: An image authentically shows a woman named Laree Chante attending the 2026 Met Gala in a dress made of newspaper articles about Jeffrey Epstein.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The image is fake and does not authentically show a Met Gala attendee wearing a dress made of newspaper articles about Jeffrey Epstein.


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Date: 05/12/2026


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Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check