As Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos walk down the aisle in Venice, they have a big secret
Want to congratulate Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on their nuptials? You're a little late.
In the midst of all the fanfare going on in Venice, Italy, we hear that the high wattage couple is already married and have been for a hot minute.
Page Six reports that the Amazon founder, 61, and former 'Extra' correspondent, 55, were legally wed in the United States. They did not apply for a license in the so-called Floating City, Italian sources told the outlet.
Another source told The Daily Mail they've been married for 'at least a month.'
As per the Miami Dade County clerk, they didn't do the deed in Bezos' hometown, but may have swapped vows somewhere else in Florida under the radar.
Sources told Page Six that a mega prenuptial agreement was also signed. Experts say that it was likely extremely complex and one of the reasons why it took so long for these two to walk down the aisle.
Remember when there were rumblings that Bezos and Sanchez were to become man and wife in Aspen last December at Kevin Costner's ranch? The Hollywood Reporter says that actually wasn't a rumor and was going to happen, but the tech titan's lawyers forbid him to move forward unless his fortune was safeguarded properly.
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You'd think Bezos, who as of Friday is the world's fourth richest person, would have learned his lesson in his first go around.
The Palmetto Senior High alum did not have a prenup with this ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. The 55-year-old mother of four received 25 percent of their shared stake in Amazon, about $35 billion. After their 2019 divorce, she ended up giving away almost half of that to various causes, including a number of South Florida organizations.
Now that the icky matter of finances are taken care of, Bezos and Sanchez can really can get down to the business of partying. Despite protests held throughout the historic city forcing them to move the venue, plus a freak thunderstorm Thursday night, everything seems to be rolling along.
A ton of celeb guests, including Indian Creek Village neighbors Ivanka Trump and Tom Brady, were on hand to to celebrate the ceremony Friday night — possibly blissfully ignorant of the fact that the bride and groom were already hitched.
At least no one had to pony up for presents, even though most could afford it. As per the unusually simple wedding invitation that was leaked online, the newlyweds requested 'no gifts.'
That's because they made contributions in the attendees' honor to three Venetian organizations, $1 million apiece.
'This magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories,' the invite said. 'Our hope is that through these efforts and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come.'
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