Who Is Lauren Sánchez's Ex-Husband? All About Talent Executive Patrick Whitesell

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Lauren Sánchez and Patrick Whitesell were married for 14 years and welcomed two children together before their 2019 divorce
Whitesell is a Hollywood talent agent and executive
He married model Pia Whitesell in 2021Lauren Sánchez's wedding to Jeff Bezos is taking place on June 27 — but it's not her first trip down the aisle.
The former Good Day L.A. co-host was previously married to Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell. The pair wed in August 2005 and went on to welcome two children, Evan and Ella. Sánchez also has a son named Nikko, whom she welcomed with NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Sánchez and Whitesell eventually filed for divorce in April 2019 — just a few months after PEOPLE confirmed that she and Bezos were dating.
Whitesell is now married to model Pia Whitesell. They tied the knot in 2021 and share a blended family, which includes Pia's two sons from previous relationships.
So, who is Lauren Sánchez's ex-husband? Here's everything to know about Patrick Whitesell and his relationship with the former TV host.
Whitesell was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was raised by his parents, Jack and Patricia, and is the youngest of their six sons, according to The Athletic.
His oldest brother, John, is a TV and film director, while his second-oldest brother, Christopher, is a Daytime Emmy-winning TV writer. Tom, the third son, is a Los Angeles banking executive, and Jim, the fourth son, is a college basketball coach.
Meanwhile, Sean, the second youngest Whitesell brother, was a TV producer, actor and writer of series like House and Cold Case. He died in 2015 at age 52 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
The youngest Whitesell brother graduated from Luther College in 1987 before starting his career in the InterTalent mailroom, per Bloomberg.
He went on to become an agent at United Talent Agency (UTA) and eventually led the talent department at Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
In 2001, he joined talent agency Endeavor, bringing along several celebrity clients including Drew Barrymore, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston, per The New York Times. Eight years later, he helped orchestrate the company's 2009 merger with William Morris Agency.
Whitesell also launched a yet-to-be-named media company in March 2025, per Variety.
Whitesell and Sánchez married in 2005. Although they announced their separation in January 2019, they continued living together.
'Over the last two or three years, their marriage felt more like a business relationship,' an insider told PEOPLE at the time.
Whitesell and Sánchez officially filed for divorce in April 2019 and reached a settlement that October.
During their marriage, Whitesell and Sánchez welcomed two children.
Their son, Evan, was born in June 2006, while their daughter, Eleanor "Ella" Patricia, arrived in January 2008. Sánchez is also a mom to son Nikko from her relationship with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Whitesell and Sánchez have largely kept their children off their social media accounts.
Occasionally, though, the mom of three will share about her kids online. In November 2021, Sánchez shared a photo with Ella and Evan on a hike and wrote 'Love these precious moments" in the caption.
Whitesell married Pia, an Australian actress and model, in 2021.
The couple made their first public appearance together at the 2019 Casamigos Halloween party.
Pia has two sons, Lennox and Isaiah, from previous relationships, but she also isn't shy about showing her love for Whitesell's children. In May 2025, she and Whitesell attended Evan's high school graduation.
"CONGRATULATIONS EVAN!!" she wrote on her Instagram Stories about the event. "We love you so much 🤍 @evan_whitesell ✨."
In February 2025, Pia also gave her husband a sweet birthday shout-out on Instagram.
"Here's to many more years of laughter, love, and making incredible memories. We love you deeply," she wrote. "You've worked so hard, loved so deeply, and led with such GRACE. I Love you always."
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