Bezos & Sanchez Nature-Filled Xmas Eve Stroll ... Back in Town After Vacay
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez touched down in Miami just in time for Christmas -- but their "Winter Wonderland" looks like a regular summer day ... just peep their walking attire.
The couple went for a stroll with their family members Sunday at a park near their Indian Creek Island property -- which is now Bezos' home base after leaving Seattle behind earlier this year. Looks like they're enjoying it out there ... 'cause they had some pep to their step.
Plus, they were dressed like it was June rather than December ... which we suppose comes with the territory in Florida -- it's pretty warm all year round, so they can get away with this.
Lauren was rocking a top that exposed her toned arms and shoulders ... whereas JB was showing off his legs in shorts. Of course, they were sporting shades too ... the whole fam was in fact. Talk about a power family -- that's the kind of vibe they give off as a unit.
Remember, Jeff and Lauren were just in the Caribbean last week enjoying a little holiday getaway together ... but it seems they wanted to be back stateside for Xmas Eve/Xmas.
It caps off a wild past few weeks for them, where they've been sailing the open seas and ringing in birthdays with friends in style ... with flash and cash to spare. Seeing them in a more low-key environment here seems to be them finally coming down off a year-long high.
They certainly look grounded and in lockstep unison ... telegraphing their marriage to come. It must be nice to be these two going into the new year -- they got a whole world to conquer.
Happy (hiking) trails, y'all.
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Checkin' Out 'Beautiful' Islands ... During Caribbean Vacay
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez seem to be checkin' out all that the Caribbean has to offer ... 'cause the happy couple has been doing some island hopping during their vacation.
On Thursday, Jeff and Lauren were spotted by locals touring Saba, a small island in the Dutch Caribbean.
Kemaul Lee, who runs an after-school activity center for kids on the island, tells TMZ ... once the word got out that the billionaire couple was making their way around, the kids were determined to go find the pair themselves.
We're told the group eventually found Jeff and Lauren hopping off a bus after touring the island ... and as they were making their way back to their yacht, Jeff told the kids and staffers their island was a beaut -- something everyone LOVED.
As we reported, JB and LS were enjoying some time in St. Barts earlier this week, after Lauren celebrated her 54th birthday ... but the 2 are definitely still on vacay mode.
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LAUREN SANCHEZ Curves On Parade W/ JEFF BY HER SIDE After WILD 54th Bday Bash!!
Lauren Sanchez was looking fresh-faced and ready to take on the day during a hand-in-hand stroll with fiancé Jeff Bezos in St. Barts ... after some wild celebrations for her 54th birthday.
The soon-to-be billionaire wife paraded her curves Sunday ... opting for her signature engagement-ring flashing look in a barely-there Chanel crop top and teeny-tiny shorts.
She was clearly lovin' the spotlight ... pouting away during the excursion with Jeff.
The media personality's birthday is Tuesday -- though she was clearly intent on starting festivities early -- no doubt hoping to ring in her milestone year, which included her engagement and a Vogue spread.
Lauren's been painting the town red, almost literally, sharing an IG snap of herself and pals dolled up in sexy scarlet 'fits.
She expressed gratitude at celebrating her birthday with her girl gang ... saying she considers them family and loves them deeply.
Lauren added she always has a lot of fun with them, which seems clear based on reports of her squad letting their hair down Fri night ... with LS busting out her best dance moves on top of a table.
They add that other notable figures were present ... including movie producer Brian Glazer, media mogul David Geffen, IAC head Barry Diller, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor -- and Lauren's sister Elena.
During their stay at the Caribbean island, Lauren is hunkering down with Jeff aboard this $500 million superyacht, Koru.
Clearly, Lauren was always destined for the bling life.
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JEFF BEZOS & LAUREN SANCHEZ HAND IN HAND AT MIAMI ART SCENE ... This Is Home Now!!!
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are scoping out the social scene around Miami ... as they get ready to put down roots in the Sunshine State.
The billionaire Amazon founder and former TV anchor arrived hand in hand Thursday at Art Basel Miami Beach ... an outing that comes after last month's announcement they're relocating to Miami.
The engaged couple were matching in denim jeans as they perused art installations ... and Lauren showed off some skin with a halter neck top and cool shades. Yeah, she's gonna do just fine in Miami.
The duo was joined by Lauren's son Nikko Gonzalez ... heading inside to check out the pricey artwork while rubbing shoulders with the city's elite on day 1 of the prestigious art event.
Weeks earlier, Jeff revealed on IG their plan to relocate to Indian Creek Island in Miami Beach ... ending his time in Seattle, the birthplace of his mega tech company.
He's been making significant preps since then -- like docking his $500-million dollar vessel in Ft. Lauderdale -- though he has yet to confirm when they actually plan to move.
Clearly, it's all systems go for the engaged couple -- just don't ask them about wedding plans any time soon. Lauren told Vogue, they have yet to make any headway with that.
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LAUREN SANCHEZ DEBUTS 'MRS. B' BLING ... For Billionaire or Bezos???
Make way for Mrs. B! Lauren Sanchez was out for dinner at Nobu in Malibu with her billionaire fiancé Jeff Bezos and pals Wednesday ... rocking a jaw-dropping new piece of bling.
The former TV anchor's 20-karat engagement ring -- reportedly worth $2.5M -- clearly isn't enough to cement their pending union ... as she took a subtle "Mrs. B" gold necklace out for a spin.
Whether the "B" symbolizes "Bezos" or "billionaire" remains a mystery ... but one thing's for sure, the chain was putting all focus on her decolletage ... complementing her plunging all-black look and pink-lined coat.
Lauren is clearly loving every moment of their engagement ... earlier this month she posed for a western-themed spread with Jeff, and told the fashion bible they haven't made any headway with wedding planning yet.
While we can only assume they'll hire a team of wedding planners to diligently orchestrate their A-list nuptials ... the duo is currently engrossed in planning a cross-country move.
Jeff recently announced their plans to relocate to Indian Creek Island in Miami Beach ... closing the chapter on Seattle, where the businessman founded his iconic tech company.
Jeff's $500-million dollar vessel is also docked in Ft. Lauderdale now ... signaling the impending move.
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Just a Couple Ranchers in Love!!! Pose in Vogue, Celebrate Engagement
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez look damn comfortable in the country and in the city -- $160 billion will do that for ya -- as they posed for a western-themed spread in Vogue ... but also partied with their celeb pals in Bev Hills.
Their latest engagement party went down Sunday night ... a private affair at the home of Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg with a serious who's who guest list.
The guests of honor mingled with Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble, Mick Jagger, Oprah, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Rock, David Geffen and Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse.
TMZ has learned the couple invited Jewel to perform at the event, and guests partied in a throwback disco dancing room. BTW, a few more from the mega guest list -- Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, Rita Wilson, Scooter Braun, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, Bob Iger and Lauren's ex, Tony Gonzalez. They're cool like that.
As for Lauren and Jeff's wedding day ... she talked to Vogue about planning the massive event, but sounds like they don't have a ton of details yet. They've only been engaged for 5 months, after all.
However, the couple was happy to strike several poses for multiple photo shoots ... one on his Western Texas ranch, and another with a glossy, futuristic theme that looks kinda spacey.
Makes sense, as Lauren says she's getting ready for her trip to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule. She also talked about their $10 billion philanthropic efforts through the Bezos Earth Fund -- as she put it to Vogue, "This is the most important work I’ve ever done, ever.”
And, not that anyone had any doubts about this ... but Lauren confirms she'll be taking Jeff's name when they walk down the aisle -- "Uh, yes, 100 percent. I am looking forward to being Mrs. Bezos."
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez 'Heartbroken' Over Maui Wildfires ... Donate $100 Mil for Relief
Jeff Bezos is taking some much-needed action to help Maui recover and rebuild after the horrific wildfires -- not only by donating a huge sum of money, but also by creating a fund to keep the relief effort going.
Jeff's fiancee Lauren Sanchez announced they're donating $100 million and launching the Maui Fund, saying ... "Jeff and I are heartbroken by what's happening in Maui. We are thinking of all the families that have lost so much and a community that has been left devastated."
The deadly fires -- which have claimed at least 59 lives and wiped Lahaina off the map -- have left thousands homeless and without any personal belongings. The humanitarian crisis would be enough to draw Bezos' attention, but he also has a personal tie to the island.
He purchased a 14-acre estate for $78 million in 2021 ... which is about 20 miles south of where the fires are raging.
Lauren says she and Jeff are thinking long term -- "The immediate needs are important, and so is the longer term rebuilding that will have to happen -- even after much of the attention has subsided."
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Jeff Bezos Shirtless, Sexy Snap of Amazon Founder ... Lauren Shows Off Her Man!
Jeff Bezos is lookin' absolutely JACKED taking a dip in the ocean ... at least, according to a shameless thirst trap -- posted by none other than his boo, Lauren Sanchez.
Lauren shared the pic of her hunky fiance Sunday, showing the bigwig coming out of the water in his trunks. She captioned it, "Is it just me, or is it hot outside?" The comments make it clear ... it ain't the weather that's heating things up.
Jeff ain't the only tech guru gettin' shredded ... because Mark Zuckerberg's been looking as fit as ever, thanks to his training with UFC legends Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski while a potential fight with Elon Musk looms over his head -- better to be prepared.
Mark and Jeff are both looking pretty fire, so we gotta ask ...
As we reported, Jeff and Lauren have been having a blast on his $500 mil superyacht -- dubbed Koru -- and his $100M support vessel named Abeona.
The shirtless pic was taken aboard the Koru during their latest Mediterranean vacay near Italy.
The happy couple's had an amazing couple of months at sea, and Jeff even proposed to Lauren while in Spain. BTW, her love for the guy is beaming, if the spicy post was any indication.
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Getting Outta Dodge, Er, Sardinia Hold On Tight, Baby Doll!!!
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez left their Sardinia vacation the same way James Bond might leave a villain's island after a successful mission -- full-throttle and completely badass.
The Amazon founder and his fiancée beelined it away from the Italian island Monday after spending several days there ... where they were soaking up the sun and enjoying the open seas. As a getaway vehicle, they opted for what seems to be a very expensive speed boat.
JB and LS were rocking their shades and chatting it up as the vessel roared through over the water and approached an even larger boat -- a massive support boat that was waiting for both of them.
This is not Bezos' superyacht ... it's appears to be the tender that takes them from the yacht to shore, and even IT is awesome ... it has a freaking helipad on top of it, which Jeff and Lauren used.
Indeed ... they ended up leaving the area entirely up in the skies. A helicopter flew 'em out -- so they went from land to sea ... and finally to the air. We suppose we wouldn't expect anything less from a multibillionaire -- they tend to travel in style, especially on vacation.
As we've reported ... Jeff and Lauren have gotten their honeymoon started early this summer. They've been hopping all over Europe for the past month -- and wherever they go, they seem to be rolling solo and enjoying each other's company ... almost exclusively.
If this is all going down before the actual wedding, ya gotta wonder where they'll go once they say "I do." The options are, obviously, endless.
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Jeff Bezos to Lauren Sanchez Work It, Babe!!! Plays Photog on Superyacht
Jeff Bezos isn't too rich to be a good Instagram photog for his hot fiancée, Lauren Sanchez ... proving as much during an impromptu photo shoot on his superyacht.
The Amazon founder/multi-billionaire was kinda playing the role of head-over-heels simp Monday while aboard his new nautical plaything -- and by that ... we mean he was snapping sexy shots of LS, who was posing for him on the deck of his boat, wearing just a bikini.
When you got a lady as smoking hot as Lauren ... sometimes a gig like this just comes with the territory. At a certain point, ya gotta play photog for your girl -- and Jeff did his part.
As for the shoot itself ... well, it looks like JB was getting Lauren from the front, back, side and just about every other angle as she worked the camera for him. He was just using his camera phone for the pics -- and they might even end up on the 'Gram if we're lucky.
BTW, the soon-to-be-married couple was sailing Jeff's massive $500 million vessel -- which is 417 feet in length, complete with 3 masts -- out in Italy ... off the coast of Portofino, specifically. They landed on the boat via helicopter ... and eventually went jet-skiing.
Jeff Bezos Superyacht Figurehead Compared to GF Lauren Sanchez
It's just the latest homage Jeff has made to Lauren ... remember, there's a carved figurehead at the front of this yacht here that's sculpted in the shape of a beautiful woman -- and some see a resemblance to Lauren. Basically, it's possible/likely she was his muse in the art piece.
Now, with him proving to be a reliable partner for social media purposes ... it's full circle.
We've seen Jeff and Lauren use this superyacht quite a bit this summer. You'll recall ... they were out there last month soaking in the sun and showing off some skin. We've got a long season ahead of us ... and something tells us they'll be showing face (and bod) a lot more.
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Renting Out Kenny G's Malibu Home! While Bev Hills Home Gets Renovations
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez have apparently plopped down on a massive rental while their Beverly Hills pad gets the multimillion-dollar treatment ... and the new home away from home is reportedly none other than Kenny G's humble abode.
The Amazon founder and his new bride-to-be have picked the world-famous sax player's Malibu compound as their rental -- according to The Dirt, the happy couple's been shacking up there since March while work is still underway on their 9-figure property.
This temporary space looks pretty sweet, sitting cliffside and overlooking the ocean with a gorgeous backyard and massive pool. Unclear how much the 2 are payin' for a place like this, but it's gotta be a drop in the bucket for the wealthy pair.
The spot -- picked up by Kenny in 1998 -- has been expanded upon over the years, even adding on the smaller mansion next door ... the 2.5-acre property reportedly comes with a screening room, massive recording studio, and a key to Little Dume Beach, AKA one of the most exclusive beaches in Malibu.
As we reported, Jeff and Lauren got engaged during their recent vacay on his brand new $500 mil yacht, dubbed the Koru ... and sources told us the bigwig popped the question somewhere in Spain.
Going from half a mil yachts to swanky cliffside compounds while your massive Bev Hills home gets a facelift -- what a life!
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Sanchezos Jeff Popped the Question in Spain!!!
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Jeff Bezos clearly timed his big proposal to Lauren Sanchez to align with the maiden voyage of his spectacular superyacht and their grand arrival in the French Riviera ... because shortly after landing in Spain last week, he did the deed!!!
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jeff pulled out the 20-carat sparkler on dry land, somewhere in Spain ... we believe either Ibiza or Mallorca. We're told the proposal was private -- just the 2 of them -- and boy, did they keep a secret for a few days.
Check out our gallery. Sanchezos arrived in Mallorca by private jet on May 15 and that's where they first boarded the ship.
They headed to Ibiza May 17 ... check out the photo -- she has a ring, but it's turned around so you can't see the enormous rock.
Fast forward to May 20, when the yacht pulled into French waters, where they headed to Antibes. This is the now-famous butt-slapping pic with the newly-engaged couple.
From there they headed the next day to Cannes, and this is where we see Lauren with her hand on the railing of the ship. The ring is impossible to miss.
As for why Lauren finally turned the ring so the rock was visible ... the secret was out once their guests arrived ... guests including her ex, Tony Gonzalez.
Sanchezos celebrated Monday night on dry land, looking very much in love and super swanky.
CONGRATS!!!
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Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Engaged Couple Out in Cannes ... Stroll Back to Superyacht
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are celebrating their engagement on the romantic French Riviera ... and it's not just her giant diamond ring that's turning heads in Cannes.
The Amazon founder and his fiancée Lauren had a dinner date Monday night at La Petite Maison, where the soon-to-be-newlyweds dined with Jeff's sister, Christina, and her hubby Steve Poore. No doubt the family members were toasting Jeff and Lauren's big news.
And yes, Lauren's massive rock on her left hand drew plenty of attention ... along with her stylish white mini-dress!
As we reported, Lauren's engagement bling was first spotted while she and Jeff were aboard his new $500 mil superyacht, Koru. The couple sailed out of Mallorca, Spain, and beelined it for all the festivities around the Cannes Film Festival.
Lauren and Jeff started dating in late 2018, and they've been inseparable since ... traveling around the world together.
Unclear when Jeff and Lauren are going into wedding-planning mode, if they aren't in that zone already ... but odds are it'll be an extravagant affair. Comes with being one of the world's richest!!!
We covered it all in the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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JEFF BEZOS & LAUREN SANCHEZ WE'RE ENGAGED!!!
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are ready to spend the rest of their lives together ... TMZ has confirmed they're engaged!!!
The billionaire popped the question while sailing around Europe on his new $500 million superyacht, which includes a sexy homage to Lauren, and she said, "Yes." Page Six was first to report the news.
Of course, Lauren's answer should come as no surprise ... the two have been absolutely inseparable since they started dating back in 2019, following Jeff's divorce from his wife of 24 years, MacKenzie.
Jeff looks to have spared no expense on an engagement ring, which Lauren proudly showed off Sunday aboard Jeff's yacht. As you can see, the rock on Lauren's finger is HUGE!!!
Still, no matter what Jeff dropped on an engagement ring, it's just a drop in the bucket to the Amazon founder.
It seems Jeff and Lauren actually got engaged last week, because she was photographed Wednesday with a ring on THAT finger, but it was twisted so the huge rock was hidden on the inside of her hand.
Congrats!!!
We covered Jeff and Lauren's engagement in the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.