Who is Jeff Bezos’ new wife? (And which NFL legend is her baby’s dad?)

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It’s official!

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez bundled the knot in Venice today.

And while the couple has been together since 2018, their star-studded wedding has brought them more attention-and more control-end ever before.

It has also left many people with the same burning question:

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez participate
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez participate in “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” World premiere at Leicester Square on August 30, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Who is Lauren Sanchez?

Before she became Mrs. Bezos, Lauren lived her to live as an entertainment reporter and news anchor.

She is also a licensed pilot and the founder of Black Ops Aviation.

These days she is a full -time philanthropist and Vice President of Bezo’s Earth Fund.

Has Lauren Sanchez been married before? Does she have children?

Sanchez got married once before and to another successful businessman.

Lauren’s first man was Patrick Whiteesell, a performing chairman at the famous Endeavor Talent Agency. They have two children together.

Lauren also has a child with NFL legend Tony Gonzalez.

Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo of Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Controversially, it seems that Lauren and Jeff’s relationship began while they were both married to other people.

She was still with Whitesell and Bezos was with her first wife, writer Mackenzie Scott.

Sanchez and Bezos have weathered several controversy in the years ago, including a recent kerfuffle over her fashion sense.

Lauren Sanchez makes a splash, generates controversy at the inauguration

Lauren received more control than ever after her performance at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez and businessman Jeff Bezos, including Dignitarian, participate in the United States capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez and businessman Jeff Bezos, including Dignitarian, participate in the United States capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez and businessman Jeff Bezos, including Dignitarian, participate in the United States capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo of Shawn TheW-Pool/Getty Images)

Bezos has been critical of Trump in the past, but he donated to his former rival inauguration fund from 2024, and he was ready to see the 47th president taking his oath in office.

Some blasted Lauren’s “lingerie-inspired look as” inappropriate “for the occasion.

“Jeff Bezos’ future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state apartment. Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on the display is not acceptable,” an X user wrote according to Yahoo! News.

Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez resigns inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda in the US capital on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo of Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“Lauren Sanchez has to hire someone to teach her to dress like a classic lady.

“Lauren Sanchez Complete inappropriate dress today. Really, a bra that is clearly visible. Today it is not a nightclub event. Show some class and dignity,” a third chimet in.

Of course, Lauren participated in an inauguration, not on his way to church, and her clothes really didn’t reveal much.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sãnez participate in the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party, host of Radhika Jones in Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sãnez participate in the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party, host of Radhika Jones in Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sãnez participate in the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party, host of Radhika Jones in Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

But hey, as someone who has never thrown herself away from the limelight, she probably doesn’t mind all this unexpected attention.

Especially since it means more people than ever are interested in her colorful past.

As the wife of one of the richest men on the planet, Lauren has a very bright future ahead of her.

Our sincere congratulations go out to the happy couple!

We can’t wait to see where they want to honeymoon. We hear Niagara Falls and the lake of Ozarks are lovely this time of year!

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