Jeff Bezos and Lauren Celebrate Engagement on $500 Million Yacht in Italy
Amazon magnate Jeff Bezos and acclaimed journalist Lauren Sánchez have come together to revel in their engagement, hosting a spectacular celebration aboard Bezos' opulent $500 million yacht.
The 59-year-old Amazon founder and the Emmy-awarded journalist, aged 53, commemorated their engagement with an exquisite party held on Bezos' luxurious yacht docked along the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy.
Their romantic journey began in January 2019 when Bezos and Sánchez made their relationship public, a development that emerged shortly after Bezos announced his amicable divorce from MacKenzie Scott, his partner of 25 years.
Likewise, Sánchez was also in the process of concluding her 13-year marriage to Patrick Whitesell, during which she became a mother to two children. Sánchez also has a son from a previous relationship with former NFL star Tony Gonzalez.
A confidential source shared with PEOPLE magazine following the engagement that Bezos and Sánchez are deeply enamored and their joy is infectious to everyone around them. “All of her friends say this is her dream come true. She found the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with and they felt the time was right,” the report conveyed.
Throughout this summer, the couple has been relishing quality time aboard the impressive $500 million yacht. Their affectionate moments were recently captured in Capri, where they were spotted sharing a kiss.
Named Koru, the yacht is believed to hold the title of the world's largest sailing yacht. An exquisite wooden sculpture adorns the prow, depicting Bezos' fiancée with a necklace featuring the Koru symbol. Derived from the Māori culture, Koru signifies a loop or coil, mirroring the unfurling shape of a silver fern frond.
Having stepped down as Amazon's CEO in 2021, Bezos has been dedicating himself to conservation and his aerospace venture, Blue Origin. The couple is also fervently involved in the Bezos Earth Fund, an initiative they co-chair, aimed at combatting climate change.
In a joint interview conducted last year, Bezos articulated his intention to donate the majority of his $124 billion fortune during his lifetime. His focal areas include battling climate change and supporting individuals who strive to bridge societal and political disparities. “The challenge lies in determining how to maximize impact,” he contemplated, with Sánchez emphasizing their exceptional teamwork.
As they embark on this exciting new chapter, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez continue to captivate the world with their extraordinary journey, their love story leaving an indelible mark on both their personal lives and global endeavors.
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