Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiance Lauren Sanchez kicked off their extravagant wedding celebrations in Venice, Italy. The grand wedding was a three-day event started on June 24 which had over 200 high profile guests from across the world.
According to the Forbes, Bezos’ net worth at $231 billion. Since founding Amazon in 1994, he has transformed it into a global e-commerce leader. While he stepped down as CEO in 2021, Bezos still retains a significant share in the company. His ventures also include aerospace firm Blue Origin, media house The Washington Post, and the Bezos Earth Fund.
Bezos pledged to contribute $10 billion to climate action by 2030 through the Earth Fund. His real estate portfolio includes properties in Washington D.C., multiple New York penthouses, and a $165 million estate in Beverly Hills. He also owns Koru, a $500 million superyacht.
While Jeff Bezos commands global recognition, Lauren Sanchez has built a successful career in her own right. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sanchez holds an estimated net worth of $30 million. An Emmy-winning journalist, Sanchez built a strong media presence with anchor roles on Good Day LA, Extra, and The View.
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She is a licensed helicopter pilot and founder of Black Ops Aviation, a female-owned aerial filming company. Sanchez also authored a New York Times bestseller and maintains a growing presence as an entrepreneur.
Sources suggest Bezos and Sanchez already formalized their marriage in the United States before hosting their international ceremony. According to Page Six, a Florida-based attorney stated, “Often a marriage in a foreign country is not valid in the USA, or creates other issues, so yes it is likely they are already married.”
