Founded in 1948 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, the exclusive event started as a gala dinner among Manhattan socialites to raise money for the museum's annual exhibits.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
When the New York Times recently posted a fluffy profile of billionaire socialite Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Katie Couric couldn’t resist.
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