Billionaire Jeff Bezos marries partner Lauren Sanchez
No expense was spared at the elaborate Venetian wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez.
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News.com.au
3 hours ago
- News.com.au
Aussie star Pia Whitesell's link to Jeff Bezos' much talked about wedding to Lauren Sanchez
Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez may be sailing off into the Italian sunset following their extravagant nuptials in Venice this weekend. But it wasn't always smooth sailing in their relationship, with an Aussie actress later finding herself in the tangled web. In 2019, it was exposed by US tabloid newspaper National Enquirer that the Amazon founder had been having an eight-month affair with former news anchor Sanchez. The news effectively ended their respective marriages: Bezos' 25-year marriage to novelist MacKenzie Scott, and Sanchez' 14-year marriage to Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell. But don't feel too bad for the dejected spouses: Scott walked away with $US38 billion ($58 billion) worth of Amazon stock and Whitesell still had his cushy net worth of $US450 million ($690 million). Then, months after his divorce from Sanchez, who is the mother of his two children, 60-year-old Whitesell found love again with former Home and Away star, Pia Miller, 41. Unlike the hoopla in Venice for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, Whitesell married Pia in a secret ceremony in 2021, and thus she became Pia Whitesell. The actress, who affectionately hashtags their couple posts 'PW2', has since moved into the Hollywood exec's sprawling $57 million mansion in Los Angeles along with her two sons from previous relationships: Isaiah, 22, and Lennox, 18. The couple enjoy the quiet life away from spotlight and live in complete contrast to the Bezos, 61, and Sanchez, 55. Even this weekend, when the newlyweds were living large in Venice, Whitesell and Pia enjoyed casual lunches and dinners with friends. She was even seen preparing to tuck into some Aussie snacks, such as Tim Tams, Burger Rings, Twisties and Minties, sent to her by an Aussie friend. 'Mate!!! Nothing says I [heart emoji] U quite like this,' she captioned a photo on Instagram. Although Whitesell and Pia shy away from the spotlight, they still live a very privileged life. This year alone, they have travelled to Ireland, Spain and Sydney, where Pia lived for the bulk of her acting career. The couple spent the New Year's break in the Harbour City, where they chartered a yacht for a few days to enjoy with their family and friends. Both Whitesell and Pia have not spoken publicly about their relationship, but the actress has paid tribute to her husband on Instagram many times. 'Patricï¸�k, Here's to many more years of laughter, love, and making incredible memories. We love you deeply, and can't wait to see what this next chapter brings!!!ï¸�' she wrote in a February post for his birthday. 'As you celebrate this milestone, my wish for you is to embrace this journey with all the joy and love it brings. You've worked so hard, loved so deeply, and led with such GRACE — it's time to enjoy life to its fullest!
Courier-Mail
5 hours ago
- Courier-Mail
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city. "Bezos, out of the lagoon", the demonstrators chanted as they wound through the city centre, some brandishing signs that read: "Eat the rich", "Rejected", and accusations that Venice's mayor is "corrupt". The peaceful protest, held in sweltering heat, was led by the "No place for Bezos" group, which has campaigned for days against what it calls the couple's harmful economic and environmental footprint on the city. "We are here against what Bezos represents, his model, the Amazon model, based on exploiting people and land," said Alice Bazzoli, 24, an activist with "No Space for Bezos" who has lived in Venice for five years, speaking to AFPTV. Protesters later unfurled a large "No place for Bezos" banner and lit flares above the famous Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal. Matteo Battistuta, a 20-year-old student, said he wanted to send the message that "Venice is fighting back, it's not a dead city, it acts in its own interest before tourism's". "We believe Venice can still be a place worth living in," he added. Bezos, 61, and Sanchez, 55, exchanged vows during a ceremony Friday evening on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, opposite St Mark's Square. The ceremony capped off a week of yacht parties and VIP events, due to end with a lavish ball Saturday night -- as Venetians remain divided over the impact on the city's image. Guests included Ivanka Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, American football star Tom Brady, TV host Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates. cor-cmk/blb/srg/gv Originally published as 'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
7NEWS
5 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Usher and DJ Cassidy to perform at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded wedding after-party in Venice
A major music star is set to headline the final celebration for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish wedding weekend in Venice, Italy, capping off days of festivities with a high-energy dance party. The couple, who tied the knot in a black-tie ceremony on Friday, June 27, have lined up Usher and DJ Cassidy to perform at their last big bash on Saturday night, June 28, according to a source speaking to People Magazine. 'It's the culmination, the final big party,' the source told People, noting that the newlyweds wanted a night centred around music to send off their guests after a packed week of celebrations. 'Tonight is all about the music. It's the culmination, the final big party,' the source said. 'First night was dinner, second was the ceremony with Andrea Bocelli's son performing, and tonight's the full-on dance floor.' Cassidy, known for his star-studded party sets, has previously performed at events for Oprah, Kris Jenner, and Kourtney Kardashian, making him a favourite for the couple. Usher, another close friend, will also take the stage for the night's entertainment. The wedding festivities have drawn a who's who of celebrity guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Brady. The celebrations began earlier in the week with a welcome party featuring gourmet Italian fare, followed by a ceremony serenaded by Matteo Bocelli, and now culminate with a dance party for the ages. Despite concerns from some locals about disruptions, a source told People Magazine that Venice 'is still running as normal' even with the influx of high-profile visitors. The three-day gala, estimated to cost $US50 million ($A76 million). For days, members of the 'No Space for Bezos' movement have been trying to spoil the party, hanging anti-Bezos banners on the iconic Rialto Bridge and laying out a huge canvas in central Saint Mark's Square telling the tech-tycoon to pay more taxes. While some residents and activists see Bezos' extravaganza as a symbol of inequality and arrogance, Venice's businesses and the city authorities have welcomed the event, claiming a major boost for the local economy. 'Those who protest are in contradiction with the history of Venice, which is a history of relations, contacts and business,' the city's mayor Luigi Brugnaro told Reuters in an interview. 'Bezos embodies the Venetian mentality, he is more Venetian than the protesters,' said the mayor, adding that he hoped Bezos, who donated 3 million euros ($A5.4 million) to local institutions, would return to the city to do business. Brugnaro said Bezos had attached no conditions to holding his wedding celebrations in Venice, and City Hall had only learned about his donations after they had already been made. Bezos, Amazon's executive chair, became engaged to Sanchez in 2023, four years after the collapse of his 25-year marriage to MacKenzie Scott.
