Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his ex-Mexican journalist partner Lauren Sánchez have moved into a new chapter of their relationship. CNN reported that the couple is engaged, citing a source close to them who confirmed the news.
In addition, People magazine corroborated the engagement, noting that the announcement came from those involved. The confirmation adds a clear public acknowledgment to what had previously been tabloid chatter and social media speculation.
The engagement appears to have happened while the pair were enjoying a vacation together, with sightings of them on a yacht off the coast of the south of France. Reports from People describe a weekend marked by candid photographs and a high-profile appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, including the premiere of Killers of the Flower Moon on a Saturday night near the water’s edge.
Bezos and Sánchez have roots in a Mexican-American family background and first made their relationship public in 2019. Since then, they have kept most personal details private, even as they have been photographed at various events. Their ongoing presence in the public eye has drawn attention to the balance they maintain between private life and high-profile appearances.
The couple’s relationship grew amid Bezos’s high-profile divorce from MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children. The breakup marked a significant moment in the life of one of the world’s most visible business leaders and philanthropists, and it preceded the current public engagement, signaling a new phase for both individuals.
At that time Sánchez, who had previously been married and has children from prior relationships, also initiated a new chapter in her own life. Her public profile expanded beyond journalism and media work as she built a multi-faceted career while co-parenting and pursuing ambitious projects. The evolving dynamics of their personal lives have been a regular topic of media interest as they navigate life in the spotlight.
In 2022, the couple did share their story in a joint interview with CNN from their home in Washington, DC. The conversation touched on their relationship, their philanthropic efforts, and the impact of wealth on social initiatives, highlighting a commitment to charitable work that has echoed through Bezos’s endeavors and Sánchez’s own public projects.
Bezos remains the founder of Blue Origin, the space company that has captured attention with ambitious plans to enable private space travel. He has spoken about the dream of exploration and innovation, and his ventures have continued to influence the broader discourse around space, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Sánchez, who is also a licensed helicopter pilot, has expressed a desire to pursue space goals in the coming years. She spoke of joining the journey with a large group of women who are breaking barriers in science, technology, engineering, and aviation, underscoring a shared spirit of adventure and a commitment to empowering others to explore new frontiers.