Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, and Lauren Sanchez.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has denied reports of an extravagant $600 million (Rs 5,000 crore) wedding next Saturday with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, following rumors of their winter wonderland-style ceremony in Aspen, Colorado , had made headlines. The billionaire quickly dismissed the claims, but curiosity remains high about the couple, who have been together since 2019.
Here’s what you should know about Lauren Sanchez:
Early life and career
Lauren Sanchez was born on December 19, 1969 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and comes from a second generation Mexican-American family. Sanchez’s career in the media industry began as a broadcast journalist, where she worked as an entertainment reporter and news anchor. She was a host on Fox Sports Net and received an Emmy nomination for her work on “Going Deep.” Sanchez later became an entertainment reporter for Best Damn Sports Show Period and returned to KCOP-TV in 1999, where her team won an Emmy Award for her work.
Rise to prominence
Sanchez gained wide recognition as co-host of Good Day LA, a morning show where she worked from 2011 to 2017. In addition to her television career, Sanchez also ventured into acting and appeared in films such as The Longest Yard, Flight Club and Ted 2.
A passion for aviation
In 2016, Lauren founded Sanchez Black Ops Aviationan aerial film and production company, making her the first woman to own such a company. Inspired by a childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant – a dream initially denied her because of her weight – Sanchez eventually earned her helicopter pilot’s license. As an experienced pilot, she has worked on major film projects, including the 2017 hit “Dunkirk” by Christopher Nolan.
Family life and personal relationships
Lauren was previously married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children, Ella and Evan. She also has a son, Nikko, from her previous relationship with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Relationship with Jeff Bezos
Sanchez began dating Amazon’s Jeff Bezos in 2018, and the couple made their relationship public in July 2019, shortly after Bezos finalized his divorce from his first wife, MacKenzie Scott. Sanchez serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fundan organization founded by Bezos to combat climate change and environmental protection.

Author and advocate
In September 2024, Lauren Sanchez authored a bilingual children’s book entitled The Fly Who Flew to Space, further expanding her influence beyond media and aviation.
Despite the lavish wedding rumors, it’s clear that Lauren Sanchez is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a passionate advocate for the environment, making her a force in her own right.