{"id":29213,"date":"2025-06-25T18:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29213"},"modified":"2025-06-25T18:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:48:55","slug":"lauren-sanchez-and-jeff-bezos-wedding-invite-revealed-igniting-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29213","title":{"rendered":"Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos&#8217; Wedding Invite Revealed, Igniting Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">While the date of their wedding is fast approaching, it&#8217;s their whimsical wedding invitation, not the billionaire guest list, that&#8217;s sparking the loudest reaction online.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A pastel-themed digital wedding invitation for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez has surfaced ahead of their multi-day celebration in Italy. The card, obtained exclusively by ABC News, asks guests not to bring gifts and instead honors three Venetian organizations with donations made on behalf of attendees.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/taYmJULAu9kze4FYU-0-7OxnY7ik5VuqxQEgGamgNUw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhMTE0MDM3ZmE2MmZlYmM3NGFkZThmZTYyNWFkYzYwOGQ3MTllN2Q4OGE1NzBkNzc0NDVhMDY2YTgyMjllMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/MOvZa9TPNvlZmPTghg3aRWE0scq05PYZy_-HIYVPga0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhMTE0MDM3ZmE2MmZlYmM3NGFkZThmZTYyNWFkYzYwOGQ3MTllN2Q4OGE1NzBkNzc0NDVhMDY2YTgyMjllMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/m4HmcwPgQYNjN_HbBpKK3ixOc1a8DDtYcHe1259zpHw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhMTE0MDM3ZmE2MmZlYmM3NGFkZThmZTYyNWFkYzYwOGQ3MTllN2Q4OGE1NzBkNzc0NDVhMDY2YTgyMjllMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/cdRTIPoNMieCJwgWY9pcaC2Jtc7HjF7ni_iXC9xjOi0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhMTE0MDM3ZmE2MmZlYmM3NGFkZThmZTYyNWFkYzYwOGQ3MTllN2Q4OGE1NzBkNzc0NDVhMDY2YTgyMjllMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/M7mqbjuUqTynraaLu8jn87Edkh9oSbLmiZ4xBDgNOOM\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhMTE0MDM3ZmE2MmZlYmM3NGFkZThmZTYyNWFkYzYwOGQ3MTllN2Q4OGE1NzBkNzc0NDVhMDY2YTgyMjllMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/bfa114037fa62febc74ade8fe625adc608d719e7d88a570d77445a066a8229e0.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen\u2019s comment, dated June 24, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/tmz_tv\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen\u2019s comment, dated June 24, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/tmz_tv<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The note\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/GMA\/Culture\/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding\/story?id=123131487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/GMA\/Culture\/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding\/story?id=123131487\"><u>reads<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in part: &#8220;We are making contributions in your honor and with gratitude to you for making the journey to celebrate with us in Venice.&#8221; The organizations named include the UNESCO Venice Office, the lagoon restoration group CORILA, and Venice International University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/1bTiheTd?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the philanthropic gesture, the design of the invite drew intense scrutiny across platforms. Some users were surprised by the casual, cartoonish style given the high-profile nature of the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/MdVumbFT2jo_7OeVE0hjAGV60jnbAOl-F_r9x_cpSvE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE0MGVmYWY0ZTNkYTQwM2FlODhlYjE0NDAxOGUwYTUwOTc2MDI5MjIzNGFkMDA0ZWViODUxNWY5MmVjZTBhMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KQazuI81Nw4iQGoFrzvyf9yUN9c3I3qhNlHYv04L8uI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE0MGVmYWY0ZTNkYTQwM2FlODhlYjE0NDAxOGUwYTUwOTc2MDI5MjIzNGFkMDA0ZWViODUxNWY5MmVjZTBhMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/JkYvVGf43OzRVSHzchUM2wqiLBwG7hUGWjqGORdbvp4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE0MGVmYWY0ZTNkYTQwM2FlODhlYjE0NDAxOGUwYTUwOTc2MDI5MjIzNGFkMDA0ZWViODUxNWY5MmVjZTBhMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/6cpE8eF5l1GPmaOvzM23UfE3dqcWoYaEY2_ZYbPjvQU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE0MGVmYWY0ZTNkYTQwM2FlODhlYjE0NDAxOGUwYTUwOTc2MDI5MjIzNGFkMDA0ZWViODUxNWY5MmVjZTBhMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/N2PxunTGoG64rH0BSOgyOJzT7dLSZDAvZHeGYiJ9dy0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE0MGVmYWY0ZTNkYTQwM2FlODhlYjE0NDAxOGUwYTUwOTc2MDI5MjIzNGFkMDA0ZWViODUxNWY5MmVjZTBhMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/d140efaf4e3da403ae88eb144018e0a509760292234ad004eeb8515f92ece0a0.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez seated together at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025, held at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and presented by Chopard, May 22, 2025, in Cap d\u2019Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4001\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez seated together at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025, held at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and presented by Chopard, May 22, 2025, in Cap d\u2019Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">This is the UGLIEST invitation i&#8217;ve ever seen \ud83d\ude02<\/i>&#8221; one Instagram user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLS4A3czffg\/c\/18487746022071959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLS4A3czffg\/c\/18487746022071959\/\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>, earning over 1,200 likes. A second person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLS4A3czffg\/c\/18082638376645710\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLS4A3czffg\/c\/18082638376645710\/\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">That&#8217;s the invite??? It looks so cheap. How much did they pay for that???<\/i>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-VsWtjDAcaUTZFvPCQaHPjm0tvTY9JmQieOGhzwQDsw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzQ3NzhmMzA1OGU0NjE4ZmZlZTZlNGM1YjkxNGNlZDUzM2ZmMTA4MzY1Y2IyMDk0YTRmOTNkYmU4NjQ3Mzc0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjgzMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjEyMw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vi34g2iT_NWQL8x7skfgIORV5w2r9zvFIOgg5VYxD28\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzQ3NzhmMzA1OGU0NjE4ZmZlZTZlNGM1YjkxNGNlZDUzM2ZmMTA4MzY1Y2IyMDk0YTRmOTNkYmU4NjQ3Mzc0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjgzMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjEyMw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/DfjDmm5F143J5970vsOXxQoLPiGu1fe8xIGFE-hvq9A\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzQ3NzhmMzA1OGU0NjE4ZmZlZTZlNGM1YjkxNGNlZDUzM2ZmMTA4MzY1Y2IyMDk0YTRmOTNkYmU4NjQ3Mzc0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjgzMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjEyMw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/AqQFmDUDoSCPFAqfTuVof-Xylm61i9dWen4Qe0_9xgc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzQ3NzhmMzA1OGU0NjE4ZmZlZTZlNGM1YjkxNGNlZDUzM2ZmMTA4MzY1Y2IyMDk0YTRmOTNkYmU4NjQ3Mzc0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjgzMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjEyMw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/rvOeEMGmd7AWHLjg9F26hxbBy55mdNeI2mzVCuWDwJI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzQ3NzhmMzA1OGU0NjE4ZmZlZTZlNGM1YjkxNGNlZDUzM2ZmMTA4MzY1Y2IyMDk0YTRmOTNkYmU4NjQ3Mzc0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjgzMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjEyMw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/c4778f3058e4618ffee6e4c5b914ced533ff108365cb2094a4f93dbe8647374e.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos walk hand-in-hand at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, held in Monte Carlo on May 25, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2831\" height=\"2123\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos walk hand-in-hand at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, held in Monte Carlo on May 25, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some netizens questioned whether the card was authentic at all. One\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid0RwRE3MDskS3HfWjNA83adpGVdxbNhgRnTzSN5DgpqxL3rsDucpRaM1ZKrtaHWcqfl?comment_id=1437203160768430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid0RwRE3MDskS3HfWjNA83adpGVdxbNhgRnTzSN5DgpqxL3rsDucpRaM1ZKrtaHWcqfl?comment_id=1437203160768430\"><u>commented<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">You&#8217;re telling me this is the wedding invite of one of the world&#8217;s richest men?? There is no way \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/i>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Fauxmoi\/comments\/1ljlag5\/comment\/mzkn6ue\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Fauxmoi\/comments\/1ljlag5\/comment\/mzkn6ue\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button%20\/\"><u>remarked<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">This can&#8217;t be the real invite<\/i>.&#8221; One user on Facebook\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid0RwRE3MDskS3HfWjNA83adpGVdxbNhgRnTzSN5DgpqxL3rsDucpRaM1ZKrtaHWcqfl?comment_id=1074812823981494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid0RwRE3MDskS3HfWjNA83adpGVdxbNhgRnTzSN5DgpqxL3rsDucpRaM1ZKrtaHWcqfl?comment_id=1074812823981494\"><u>mocked its appearance<\/u><\/a>, saying it resembled a last-minute community college brochure project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/myzYC5L1JSozViBfxCUs4ZTQfBj8hwa5821LPLWa-Xo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRiZjNkZjJhM2M1MTZjNTRiZDIxNjVmZDUxZWYzMDJmZTlmOTA1OTQ0OGM2MzEzZWQ3MzhiY2QzMTMwZDliMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/IWJ1SL0d0csEwqib3FFCj7bev88GG6l1_b1gJtrmr48\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRiZjNkZjJhM2M1MTZjNTRiZDIxNjVmZDUxZWYzMDJmZTlmOTA1OTQ0OGM2MzEzZWQ3MzhiY2QzMTMwZDliMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/LOUBdlOPLZe4AWMOjw7xquGpfkdZqoRF_oqeQ1Th-dg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRiZjNkZjJhM2M1MTZjNTRiZDIxNjVmZDUxZWYzMDJmZTlmOTA1OTQ0OGM2MzEzZWQ3MzhiY2QzMTMwZDliMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/yVl4t2wNHRm1FU_GL6sUBQhmkw1AgD04vszWRkNYopA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRiZjNkZjJhM2M1MTZjNTRiZDIxNjVmZDUxZWYzMDJmZTlmOTA1OTQ0OGM2MzEzZWQ3MzhiY2QzMTMwZDliMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KZabBzlrTvxGD4jCY8CeZsxbVs7CQQCBGycGWMZiztE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRiZjNkZjJhM2M1MTZjNTRiZDIxNjVmZDUxZWYzMDJmZTlmOTA1OTQ0OGM2MzEzZWQ3MzhiY2QzMTMwZDliMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/edbf3df2a3c516c54bd2165fd51ef302fe9f9059448c6313ed738bcd3130d9b2.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez spotted arriving at the Dolce &amp; Gabbana Martini Bar in Milan on June 8, 2025, days ahead of their wedding | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez spotted arriving at the Dolce &amp; Gabbana Martini Bar in Milan on June 8, 2025, days ahead of their wedding | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The couple, who began dating publicly in 2019 and got engaged in 2023, are hosting a three-day affair in Venice, with celebrations taking place from June 26 to June 28,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-14834981\/Jeff-Bezos-Lauren-Sanchezs-wedding-date-CONFIRMED-new-details-emerge-lavish-marriage-events-luxury-yacht-heading-holiday-island.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-14834981\/Jeff-Bezos-Lauren-Sanchezs-wedding-date-CONFIRMED-new-details-emerge-lavish-marriage-events-luxury-yacht-heading-holiday-island.html\"><u>according to MailOnline<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/QN596VUb8RGygu5PvHFSQZtM9ocBr8zYu1Mxf2Yzm5c\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTk2Nzg4MDM0OWZkMGYxOTMwMWRiOGVmOTE1ZDBhYWE0ZGIyNDM1ZTJhNmFmMjliYjc0YjJiMjMxZWFiYWI3Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KThYWxrfA-as62a_63OcBnpaP8kFms_Cl_Pmr5-K9P0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTk2Nzg4MDM0OWZkMGYxOTMwMWRiOGVmOTE1ZDBhYWE0ZGIyNDM1ZTJhNmFmMjliYjc0YjJiMjMxZWFiYWI3Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/_tD7YADj8cVYl19-CpFYPzI6L8SU9BdsTWMRyyrQzG8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTk2Nzg4MDM0OWZkMGYxOTMwMWRiOGVmOTE1ZDBhYWE0ZGIyNDM1ZTJhNmFmMjliYjc0YjJiMjMxZWFiYWI3Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/79akPBqYO4mCvgwmV1-864IibVTDV7cmrHsxrUUrFdk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTk2Nzg4MDM0OWZkMGYxOTMwMWRiOGVmOTE1ZDBhYWE0ZGIyNDM1ZTJhNmFmMjliYjc0YjJiMjMxZWFiYWI3Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/sog-L3vVpa9ay6ZfI7JE1aatrLGWP5TyChvgXFxJOvI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTk2Nzg4MDM0OWZkMGYxOTMwMWRiOGVmOTE1ZDBhYWE0ZGIyNDM1ZTJhNmFmMjliYjc0YjJiMjMxZWFiYWI3Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMg.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/1967880349fd0f19301db8ef915d0aaa4db2435e2a6af29bb74b2b231eabab77.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Sanchez kisses Jeff Bezos on the cheek during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025, in Cap d\u2019Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4002\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez kisses Jeff Bezos on the cheek during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025, in Cap d\u2019Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Sources told the outlet that the pair will officially say &#8220;I do&#8221; on June 27 on the private island of San Giorgio, home to the 16th-century Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore. 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California | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2945\" height=\"3906\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos share a light moment on the red carpet at the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Roughly 80 percent of the wedding&#8217;s vendors are Venetian, according to the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-venice-fd8bbdcd626d0a31c125d03182211cb3#:~:text=They%20are%20sourcing,and%20design%20clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-venice-fd8bbdcd626d0a31c125d03182211cb3#:~:text=They%20are%20sourcing,and%20design%20clients\"><u>Associated Press<\/u><\/a>, including pastry makers Rosa Salva and Murano glassware firm Laguna B.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xFMz9bX1FrEETyWzU5qf_hzmKuoQYUgQUg_8I5xRSnk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGEyYTMxMGZmY2FmMzE2NDI3ZjQ4ZjA4MjVjM2Q1ODExOGRmZmE2YmQ0MDM0NGU0M2ExMTdiZmU0MGE0NzMxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/RVt91ZIkTkJNXWxFipl0I8RcjQjPS3cnLtH-8vdMQE4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGEyYTMxMGZmY2FmMzE2NDI3ZjQ4ZjA4MjVjM2Q1ODExOGRmZmE2YmQ0MDM0NGU0M2ExMTdiZmU0MGE0NzMxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gMiTjlrMhdw-0mJO7RIl-XM_iNiZGoc11ih9GTQAN48\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGEyYTMxMGZmY2FmMzE2NDI3ZjQ4ZjA4MjVjM2Q1ODExOGRmZmE2YmQ0MDM0NGU0M2ExMTdiZmU0MGE0NzMxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 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Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez looks toward Jeff Bezos as they pose on the arrivals carpet at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on April 5, 2025, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Regional president Luca Zaia confirmed 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Bezos split from MacKenzie Scott in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. Sanchez, a former news anchor and helicopter pilot, finalized her divorce from talent agent Patrick Whitesell that same year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7DGwxCsCse3xnI1ShVSMoIW4gVfjxVmIuMuGU4I-eqM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThiNjI2ODk4YTQ2MTg2YmVhMzE1YWUzMWVkZTYwZGYxMmZiODg3NWE2YWFlOTVmYjk4ZjNhY2UzZGUxYWU1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwNyZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzOA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xTms7UJMJwKaXACUN9jeL8OuAIh2tTU0gIawwraDuqA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThiNjI2ODk4YTQ2MTg2YmVhMzE1YWUzMWVkZTYwZGYxMmZiODg3NWE2YWFlOTVmYjk4ZjNhY2UzZGUxYWU1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwNyZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzOA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/18z9OBHIipUWtPz29dihrL23aW4_s4SC85y8Jp84Tcg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThiNjI2ODk4YTQ2MTg2YmVhMzE1YWUzMWVkZTYwZGYxMmZiODg3NWE2YWFlOTVmYjk4ZjNhY2UzZGUxYWU1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwNyZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzOA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/B2sOjTdwwbbfcYxoCKgYDllMLrCROhU59_WZs148S14\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThiNjI2ODk4YTQ2MTg2YmVhMzE1YWUzMWVkZTYwZGYxMmZiODg3NWE2YWFlOTVmYjk4ZjNhY2UzZGUxYWU1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwNyZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzOA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/BjzO5Ob_pyzdb8z1e8imlAumsovvxENw_tkfOe79jeY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThiNjI2ODk4YTQ2MTg2YmVhMzE1YWUzMWVkZTYwZGYxMmZiODg3NWE2YWFlOTVmYjk4ZjNhY2UzZGUxYWU1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwNyZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzOA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/58b626898a46186bea315ae31ede60df12fb8875a6aae95fb98f3ace3de1ae50.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Sanchez beams beside Jeff Bezos as they arrive at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3207\" height=\"2138\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez beams beside Jeff Bezos as they arrive at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Their union has\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/world\/article-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-cost-date-amazon\/#:~:text=A%20more%20than,reporters%20on%20Tuesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/world\/article-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-cost-date-amazon\/#:~:text=A%20more%20than,reporters%20on%20Tuesday\"><u>been dubbed<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the &#8220;Wedding of the Century&#8221; by some media outlets, not only for its scale but for its confluence of celebrity, wealth, and exclusivity. Guests reportedly include Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and possibly members of the Trump family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KcJY2sj8QECWPfQZJs2QpwrPoqXMo7R8l53eHdyVPZ4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU3YWZiNDVhN2ZiM2NhZTY4YWQwNjVmODZmYjM5ZTNhYjJhYzMwYmVmMTlhNWExNzU4NjAwNzdmMzNiZmMzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/WtJLte8YWU1DAJVQ1Bmsfp7Q0-VDbLHws-GmpNXYYbA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU3YWZiNDVhN2ZiM2NhZTY4YWQwNjVmODZmYjM5ZTNhYjJhYzMwYmVmMTlhNWExNzU4NjAwNzdmMzNiZmMzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/EAdzYnjwVih54T-AaI0qf0E6VYrPo453ACzjw8fmVvI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU3YWZiNDVhN2ZiM2NhZTY4YWQwNjVmODZmYjM5ZTNhYjJhYzMwYmVmMTlhNWExNzU4NjAwNzdmMzNiZmMzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/tFPcEHPMeWtrULgZcGbmx9_ZXSGR4Kg1oVp9Xa_wOjo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU3YWZiNDVhN2ZiM2NhZTY4YWQwNjVmODZmYjM5ZTNhYjJhYzMwYmVmMTlhNWExNzU4NjAwNzdmMzNiZmMzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8Y8A3UkpPIo6rzxQw03PRXDm2M53WzogIzrG7q1gjnQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU3YWZiNDVhN2ZiM2NhZTY4YWQwNjVmODZmYjM5ZTNhYjJhYzMwYmVmMTlhNWExNzU4NjAwNzdmMzNiZmMzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/fe7afb45a7fb3cae68ad065f86fb39e3ab2ac30bef19a5a175860077f33bfc3d.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos pictured after attending inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos pictured after attending inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The couple had been in the news a few months earlier due to Bezos&#8217; Blue Origin&#8217;s space mission. Sanchez had\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">traveled to space in April with five other women \u2014 Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguy\u1ec5n, Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Kerianne Flynn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In an interview after the trip, S\u00e1nchez spoke about the powerful experience, but instead of focusing on her words, many online couldn&#8217;t stop talking about her face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/g9tGZVgDzMIWL7iAD57an_SI7GwH-g8cslCCgyBzhew\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk5NzU4MGU0Yjg0YWJlYTU1M2IzNjBjNTFiYTY2ZmVkMjkwZTJjMzIxZjNhZWE0ZDZlOTU3NGY1NmY5N2NiNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7mb02knTNjI3cZZRLVlUeyr5kIUTY_QNor0kCbTfcIE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk5NzU4MGU0Yjg0YWJlYTU1M2IzNjBjNTFiYTY2ZmVkMjkwZTJjMzIxZjNhZWE0ZDZlOTU3NGY1NmY5N2NiNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/JSKVu6kwAbVNB4XGdPQXqfjN2sRK9K4QN8n6RgbEyfE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk5NzU4MGU0Yjg0YWJlYTU1M2IzNjBjNTFiYTY2ZmVkMjkwZTJjMzIxZjNhZWE0ZDZlOTU3NGY1NmY5N2NiNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/QRHtWqhP6KbrS-_bMUJZ3EFBFtPTPJVk65AEWUa-f0Y\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk5NzU4MGU0Yjg0YWJlYTU1M2IzNjBjNTFiYTY2ZmVkMjkwZTJjMzIxZjNhZWE0ZDZlOTU3NGY1NmY5N2NiNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/pJazxFdvarjCLWbM35JViA8OB8KKtjKYxS-DreF0Q-o\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDk5NzU4MGU0Yjg0YWJlYTU1M2IzNjBjNTFiYTY2ZmVkMjkwZTJjMzIxZjNhZWE0ZDZlOTU3NGY1NmY5N2NiNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/d997580e4b84abea553b360c51ba66fed290e2c321f3aea4d6e9574f56f97cb4.jpg\" alt=\"A fan's reaction to Lauren S\u00e1nchez's facial appearance after her spaceflight, from a post dated April 14, 2025 | Facebook\/FoxNews\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan&#8217;s reaction to Lauren S\u00e1nchez&#8217;s facial appearance after her spaceflight, from a post dated April 14, 2025 | Facebook\/FoxNews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Blue Origin celebrated another milestone after completing its 11th human space flight for its New Shepard program. 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Bezos\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvg8e5gq8ljo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvg8e5gq8ljo\">opened the capsule<\/a>\u00a0door, and S\u00e1nchez, the first to emerge, was visibly emotional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/uwSJOX7?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I&#8217;m so proud of this crew,&#8221; S\u00e1nchez\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n1rwzuhkJqU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n1rwzuhkJqU\">said<\/a>\u00a0tearfully, sharing how King, who had initially been afraid, found the experience deeply transformative. 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Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren S\u00e1nchez lifts off from Launch Site One in Van Horn, Texas, on April 14, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before the space flight, S\u00e1nchez, who played a key role in organizing the mission, shared\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\">her motivation<\/a>\u00a0for assembling the all-women crew. She said she carefully selected each participant for their ability to inspire others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/DJDf93I?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-14\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cAll of these women are storytellers in their own right. They&#8217;re going to go up to space and be able to spread what they felt in different ways,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\">expounded<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ZD9Bf8S?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-15\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As a journalist and author, S\u00e1nchez also expressed hope that the mission would help redefine what explorers look like for future generations. With women making up only about 11 percent of those who&#8217;ve ever traveled to space, and rarely without male counterparts, she emphasized the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/culture\/celebrities\/a64341516\/blue-origin-female-flight-crew-space-interview-2025\/\">importance of representation<\/a>\u00a0in space exploration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/h7KmqDQ?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-16\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">S\u00e1nchez also pushed back against criticism questioning the necessity of the mission. &#8220;We can all speak to the response we&#8217;re getting from young women from young girls about what this represents,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\">declared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/EEjAiZN?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-17\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CILviqeejY4DFQPyTAIdwb0pOQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_5__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_5\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_5\" width=\"320\" height=\"50\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-presentation\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"p\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Fired up about the negative comments, she emphasized the dedication of the thousands of Blue Origin employees who pour their energy and passion into their work. &#8220;They love their work and they love the mission and it&#8217;s a big deal for them,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\">gushed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/uYtm8Ff?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">But instead of dismissing the criticism, S\u00e1nchez encouraged skeptics to see the work firsthand, believing that\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-hit-back-blue-origin-flight-criticism-11713687#:~:text=S%C3%A1nchez%2C%20the%20fianc%C3%A9e,opening%2C%27%20%E2%80%9D%20she%20continued\">experiencing it<\/a>\u00a0up close would offer a more eye-opening perspective on the mission&#8217;s purpose and impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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