Lauren Sánchez Is Unrecognizable in Photo 20 Years Before Jeff Bezos Wedding
is nearly unrecognizable in a photo taken 20 years before her over-the-top wedding with .
On July 27, 2025, the journalist, 55, and Amazon founder, 61, said "I do" during a star-studded wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy. The three-day celebration included guests like , , , Orlando Bloom, , , Mick Jagger and more.
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Sánchez looked absolutely stunning in photos she shared on Instagram of her rocking a white dress with long, lace sleeves and a long train on her big day.
However, the new Mrs. Bezos looked very different more than 20 years ago. Check out what Sánchez looked like in January 2003 when she attended the "Dreamkeeper" ABC All-Star Winter Party at Quixote Studios in Los Angeles, Calif.
The snap was taken before Sánchez married Patrick Whitesell in 2005; their marriage ended in 2019. During their relationship, Sánchez and Whitesell welcomed two kids, Evan and Ella Whitesell. She also shares a son, Nikko Gonzalez, with her ex, Tony Gonzalez.
Meanwhile, Bezos shares three sons and one daughter with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott.
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Lauren Sánchez Is Unrecognizable in Photo 20 Years Before Jeff Bezos Wedding first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025
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