The engagement of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to television journalist Lauren Sanchez recently made headlines, with Page Six confirming the news. Their relationship first came to public attention in 2019, when Bezos announced his divorce from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Scott. Here’s all you need to know about the billionaire’s fiancée as the couple begins their next chapter.
Lauren Sanchez worked as a TV reporter for many years. From 2011 through 2017, the Emmy Award-winning journalist co-hosted Fox’s Good Day LA, where she demonstrated her journalistic abilities to attract audiences. In addition, the 53-year-old media personality appeared on Extra as a special correspondent. Aside from her TV appearances, she has also acted in films such as The Longest Yard and The Day After Tomorrow, Fight Club, and Ted 2 showcasing her versatility.
Sanchez co-hosted the famous debate show The View
Lauren Sanchez has established her mark in the entertainment world with a varied repertoire of hosting and reporting. Aside from that, she dabbled in dance as the host of the renowned competition show So You Think You Can Dance. Her passion for reporting led her to co-host The View, where she aired her thoughts and participated in heated debates.
Lauren Sanchez founded Black Ops Aviation, an aerial film and production firm
Sanchez began flying planes in 2011 before obtaining her helicopter license in 2016. She also founded Black Ops Aviation, an aerial film and production firm, and was a consultant on Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed film Dunkirk. She was apparently recruited to capture stunning aerial shots for Blue Origin, the space exploration company owned by her partner, Bezos.
When Bezos filed a lawsuit against Sanchez’s brother
Sanchez has always chosen to keep her personal life private, however, allegations of a legal conflict involving her older brother Michael Sanchez and Bezos appeared some time ago. The case began when Bezos and one of his consultants claimed that Michael had released “graphic, nude photographs” of Bezos to the press. Sanchez claimed in his defense that he had no intention of leaking lewd photos.
Bezos and Sanchez have known each other since 2016
Bezos and Sanchez have known each other since 2016. Sanchez was a broadcast journalist for Fox’s Good Morning LA at the time. The two met through Sanchez’s ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell, whom she divorced in April 2019, following her connection with Bezos. Interestingly, during that time, Whitesell was aware of the evolving romantic relationship between Bezos and Sanchez, reportedly.