Jeff Bezos and Lauren S¨¢nchez are preparing to tie the knot after nearly two years of being engaged. The couple, who have been in the public eye since their relationship was revealed, has reportedly sent out wedding invitations. The ceremony is expected to take place in Venice, Italy, during the summer, and is set to be a grand affair. As the couple gears up for this milestone, let¡¯s take a look back at their relationship timeline and how their love story unfolded.
In early January 2019, news broke that Jeff Bezos and Lauren S¨¢nchez were in a relationship. This came around the same time Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott after 25 years of marriage. S¨¢nchez was also in the process of divorcing her husband, Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares two children. A source told People that Bezos and S¨¢nchez had been spending time together for a while, and their relationship had evolved from professional collaborations into something more personal.
On January 6, 2019, just days before announcing his divorce, Bezos was seen at Amazon¡¯s Golden Globes afterparty. S¨¢nchez and her then-husband, Patrick Whitesell, were also at the event. While Bezos was surrounded by people and in high spirits, his interaction with S¨¢nchez caught attention.
By January 24, 2019, People reported that Bezos and S¨¢nchez were planning to move in together. The couple had been keeping a low profile since their relationship became public, but sources confirmed they were still going strong and looking forward to their future together.
On May 5, 2019, Bezos and S¨¢nchez were spotted out for a dinner date in New York City. This was their first public appearance together since news of their relationship surfaced. A source told People that both had been prioritizing their children in the previous months but were now ready to be more open about their relationship.
In August 2019, the couple was seen vacationing in St. Tropez, France. Bezos and S¨¢nchez were spotted on a boat, enjoying time together, and were later seen in a group photo with entertainment mogul David Geffen, model Karlie Kloss, and her husband, Josh Kushner.
To end 2019, Bezos and S¨¢nchez traveled to St. Barth for a holiday vacation in December. The couple was frequently seen together throughout the summer, including at Broadway shows and restaurants in New York.?
On July 20, 2021, when Bezos returned from his first space mission aboard Blue Origin, S¨¢nchez was there to welcome him back. She was seen cheering and jumping in excitement as Bezos stepped out of the capsule after his successful trip to space.
In October 2021, just before Blue Origin¡¯s mission with William Shatner, S¨¢nchez wished Bezos good luck with a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared a photo of him riding a horse and expressed her love and support.
On November 8, 2021, a video of S¨¢nchez and Bezos interacting with Leonardo DiCaprio at an event went viral. In the clip, S¨¢nchez was seen smiling at DiCaprio while Bezos stood nearby. The internet had fun with the moment, leading Bezos to joke on X (Formerly Twitter), tagging DiCaprio and standing next to a sign that read, ¡°Danger...Fatal drop.¡±
On January 25, 2023, S¨¢nchez spoke about her relationship with Bezos in WSJ. Magazine. She shared that they love working out and flying together, and described Bezos as someone who makes her laugh all the time.
In May 2023, Bezos and S¨¢nchez were seen sailing around Mallorca on his massive $500 million yacht, Koru. The yacht features a sculpture of S¨¢nchez, symbolizing new beginnings.
On May 20, 2023, the couple was spotted enjoying a vacation in the south of France, showing public displays of affection, including Bezos playfully tapping S¨¢nchez on the back as they walked together.
In May 2023, Bezos proposed to S¨¢nchez in a romantic gesture aboard his sailing yacht, Koru. He hid the pink diamond ring, valued at $2.5 million, under her pillow after a private dinner. When S¨¢nchez found it, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Later, in an interview with Vogue, she admitted she was so surprised that she "blacked out a bit."
In August 2023, Bezos and S¨¢nchez hosted an extravagant engagement party on their mega yacht in Positano, Italy. The event was attended by high-profile guests, including Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Kris Jenner.
On January 12, 2024, S¨¢nchez shared a heartfelt tribute to Bezos on Instagram for his 60th birthday. She posted a series of pictures, including one of Bezos as a child, and expressed her love for him, saying she hopes his year is filled with joy and happiness.
On November 20, 2024, S¨¢nchez appeared on Today and revealed that she was actively planning their wedding. She shared that, like many brides, she had a Pinterest board full of wedding ideas.
From their first interactions to vacations, space launches, and a highly anticipated wedding, Jeff Bezos and Lauren S¨¢nchez have had a relationship that has captivated the public. With their wedding expected to be a grand affair in Venice, all focus is on the couple as they prepare to begin their new chapter together.