Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his ex-Mexican journalist partner, Lauren Sanchez, are again in the public eye after reports surfaced about their engagement. According to multiple outlets, the news is anchored by a close associate of the couple. (CNN) (People)
The engagement news centers on the 59-year-old tech magnate and the 53-year-old Emmy-winning journalist, confirming a new chapter in their ongoing relationship. The couple reportedly became engaged while enjoying time together on a vacation. The setting described includes a yacht scene off the coast of the South of France and a weekend that featured attendance at the Cannes Film Festival, including a premiere event for the film Killers of the Flower Moon. (CNN) (People)
The pair, both rooted in Mexican-American heritage, first publicized their relationship in 2019. Since then, they have kept most aspects of their life private, even as they have been photographed together at various public events. The engagement news marks a visible shift in how their story is shared with the world. (CNN) (People)
Bezos’s public life has long intertwined with his professional ventures. He announced a divorce from MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children and with whom he had been married for many years. Sanchez, in turn, was navigating her own marital dissipation, having separated from her husband after a lengthy partnership. She has two children with him and one child from a prior relationship with a well-known former NFL star. (CNN) (People)
In 2022, the couple spoke together in a joint interview to discuss their relationship, philanthropy, and shared charitable activities. The interview touched on how their partnership has evolved alongside the responsibilities of wealth and influence, highlighting a commitment to public service alongside personal interests. (CNN)
Bezos is also known for founding Blue Origin, the spaceflight company that has fueled public fascination with private space travel. He has spoken about the potential for human spaceflight to become part of everyday life, with past missions marking significant milestones in the civilian space industry. Sanchez is a helicopter pilot who has expressed plans to join in space travel in the coming years, aiming to participate in a broader mission that includes a large group of women who share the dream of exploring beyond the planet. (CNN)