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Business Insider
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Everything to know about the life and career of Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' wife
Lauren Sánchez married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on June 27, 2025, in a dazzling Italian ceremony. Sánchez and Bezos' wedding was a star-studded affair, drawing some 200 guests, including billionaires and celebrities. Sánchez has captivated the public ever since her relationship with Bezos went public in 2019. Here's a look at Sánchez's life and career. Sánchez's early career in media Sánchez grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and studied broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California. She began anchoring UPN News 13 on Los Angeles' KCOP in 1999, where her team won a Los Angeles Area Emmy award in 2001. Sánchez went on to work as a host at various news channels before landing at Fox 11's "Good Day LA" in 2003, where she worked for six years. She then became a weekend anchor and special correspondent on "Extra" in 2009. In addition to once being an anchor in real life, Sánchez has played a news anchor in movies including "Fight Club," "The Day After Tomorrow," and "The Fantastic Four." She also used to host a dancing reality show; Sánchez was a host on the first season of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2005, but she left the show after one season. Sánchez's aviation career and company Sánchez is also a licensed plane and helicopter pilot. Sánchez learned how to fly while working as a news anchor and she started flying planes in 2011 before getting her helicopter pilot's license in 2016. Her interest in aviation seems to have been sparked at an early age, as her father was a flight instructor and mechanic who rebuilt planes. Sánchez founded Black Ops Aviation in 2016, a "female owned and operated" aerial filming company, which has shot footage for Amazon, Netflix, and Fox, among others. Sánchez also lent her aerial-filming knowledge to Christopher Nolan as a consultant on "Dunkirk." Sánchez's personal life and relationship with Bezos Sánchez was married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell for 13 years. Whitesell is co-CEO of the Hollywood agency WME, and his clients include Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Hugh Jackman. Whitesell and Sánchez married in 2005 and separated in the fall of 2018. They finalized their divorce in October 2019 with shared custody of their two children, People magazine reported. Sánchez also has a son from her previous relationship with NFL star Tony Gonzalez. Sánchez and Bezos got engaged four years after going public with their relationship. Bezos and Sánchez first connected at a 2016 Amazon Studios party for the film "Manchester by the Sea," according to Brad Stone's book, "Amazon Unbound." They would meet again in 2018, when Bezos hired Sánchez's company to film footage for his rocket company, Blue Origin. Their relationship came to light in a 2019 tabloid scandal, and the couple went public shortly after Bezos and his now-ex-wife, author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, announced their divorce in 2019 following 25 years of marriage. Sánchez and Bezos got engaged in May 2023. Sanchez was photographed with a large diamond ring on her left ring finger while onboard Bezos' yacht, Koru. Since then, Sánchez and Bezos have often been spotted cruising on his yacht or attending high-profile events, including President Trump's inauguration. In 2020, Bezos announced that he would commit $10 billion — about 7.7% of Bezos' net worth at the time — to fighting the climate crisis as part of an initiative called the Bezos Earth Fund. Sánchez serves as the organization's vice chair. She's also a children's book author — Sánchez's picture book, " The Fly Who Flew to Space," came out in September 2024. She's talked about how her own struggles with dyslexia were part of the inspiration for her writing the book. In April 2025, Sánchez went to space, leading Blue Origin's all-woman crew. The crew also included "CBS Mornings" cohost Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen, former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The roughly 11-minute journey took the six-person all-women crew past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Blue Origin says this was the first all-female flight crew since Valentina Tereshkova's flight to space in 1963.
Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded $10m wedding guest list 'revealed'
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have jetted out to Venice this week to celebrate the severely swanky wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez. The billionaire businessman, 61, and the former journalist, 55, went public with their relationship in 2019, and announced their engagement in 2023, after four years of dating. Details have remained under wraps over their nuptials but plans haven't gone down well with locals who have launched protests – hanging banners, stickers, posters and signs around the area condemning the celebrations. Kim Kardashian and momager Kris Jenner are said to be making the journey to Italy – having celebrated the bride's hen do in Paris last month – with Orlando Bloom also reportedly on the guest list. According to TMZ, Katy Perry received an invite after jetting to space with Lauren for a controversial trip, but is currently on the Australian leg of her tour, so may be sitting the event out. Although a full, finalized guest list has not been shared, the outlet reports that a string of famous faces received invites to support the happy couple on their big day. Around 200 people were personally invited, with suggesting that they were spending roughly $50,000 per person – racking up a rumored $10million bill. Following their jaunt to space, Gayle King is thought to have been sent an invitation along with her best friend, Oprah Winfrey. Kim has been a close friend of Lauren for years and will most likely be spotted around Venice alongside her mom, Kris, and the businesswoman's long-term boyfriend, Corey Gamble. It was also claimed that Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, Camila Morrone, Brooks Nader and Jewel scored a summons. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria may also be in attendance, after heading to Paris for the bride-to-be's bachelorette. TMZ reports that film producer Brian Grazer and businessman Michael Kives will be checking out the sites in Venice, with iconic fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg allegedly making the trip with her husband, Barry Diller, and son Alexander von Fürstenberg. Lauren's ex, Tony Gonzalez, has also made the guest list – which is not surprising as his wife, October Gonzalez, attended her pre-wedding bash in France. However, the publication alleges that her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell, will not be rubbing shoulders with the guests – though it is unclear whether he was invited. Jeff and Lauren were first linked at the beginning of 2019, amid reports that they had been spending time together. Shortly after, the mogul announced his divorce from ex-wife MacKenzie Scott – who he shares four children with – officially bringing their 25-year marriage to an end. The ex-Good Day LA host also separated from her husband – Endeavour agency chairman Patrick, after welcoming two children together. She is also mom to a son with NFL star Tony. It is unclear how the lovebirds met, but reports claim that they grew close while working on several projects together. Lauren has remained by Jeff's side ever since, and has publicly supported him at his space missions in 2021. They took things to the next level two years ago, and announced their engagement after a trip to the South of France. Unpacking the romantic moment with Vogue, she recalled: 'When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit.' She also confirmed that she would be changing her name when they tie the knot, adding: 'Uh, yes, one hundred percent. I am looking forward to being Mrs Bezos.' Last January, Lauren shared a glimpse into their relationship with a sweet post on Instagram, to mark her beau's milestone 60th birthday. More Trending 'Today is another day where your laughter fills our home, and that smile of yours lights up every room,' she penned, beside a string of snaps. 'Wishing you an abundance of simple joys and quiet moments of happiness. May this year be filled with everything you love, from peaceful mornings to joyous celebrations. 'I hope each day brings you countless reasons to smile, just like you give me a reason to smile every single day. Love you, and happy birthday, my love.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Simone Ashley glows at F1 premiere after being axed from Brad Pitt blockbuster MORE: I think Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson should kiss more often MORE: Tallulah Willis calls out critics after posting recent pictures of dad Bruce
