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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 cast, plot, release date. How many seasons will be there in total?
Cast, Plot and Release Date How many seasons will be there? When The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returned with its second season after a two-year gap, fans were quite excited by the series' visuals and compelling storytelling. Now, the makers are officially filming for season 3, and we can't keep calm. On February 13, 2025, the OTT platform, Prime Video, confirmed that a new season is currently in pre-production and would kickstart filming in the Season 3 in the pipeline, here's all the details you need as we wait for new part of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of 3 will see the return of many familiar faces. Morfydd Clark reprises her role as Galadriel, joined by Charlie Vickers, Robert Aramayo, Ismael Cruz Córdoba, Owain Arthur, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Benjamin Walker, Markella Kavenagh, Maxim Baldry, and Daniel addition to the returning cast, three new actors were reportedly added in June 2025: Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, and Adam Young. Richardson will be a series regular, while Varla and Young will have recurring roles, though details about their characters remain under the series' overall trajectory, showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne have long expressed their vision for The Rings of Power to span five seasons. They believe the show is just "hitting its stride" with Season 3 and anticipate the story to continue 3 will dive deeper into the rich mythology of Middle-earth, inching closer to the forging of the iconic One Ring. The series will expand its scope beyond this central theme, exploring the vast lands and complex characters Tolkien fans cherish. A key focus will be on Galadriel's character development. While her earlier appearances showed her as a determined and fierce warrior, Season 3 aims to reveal more emotional exciting element to watch is the storyline surrounding Sauron. The Season 2 finale hinted that Sauron is going to start a new chapter, possibly connected to his quest to create the One for the release date, no official announcement has been made yet. The showrunners are still deep into writing and production, with the expectation that the new season will be worth the wait. Both McKay and Payne remain optimistic and excited, promising that Season 3 will raise the stakes and enrich the summary, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is underway with returning and new cast members. Stay tuned for more updates!
CNET
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
The Best Fantasy Movies to Stream on Prime Video
Prime Video is home to original fantasy series like The Legend of Vox Machina and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and you can also access some top-notch fantasy movies with your subscription. Prime Video comes with an Amazon Prime membership, and you can also sign up for the service on its own for $9 per month. If you prefer your fantasy fare without ads, removing them costs an extra $3 per month. If you have Amazon's streamer, it's time to find out what fantasy worlds you can explore without leaving your couch. Read more: The Best TV Shows to Watch on Prime Video Universal Pictures Wicked (2024) Ready to spend time at Shiz University in the Land of Oz? The first part of Universal's film adaptation of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, is streaming now on Prime Video. The follow-up, Wicked: For Good, hits theaters on Nov. 21. See at Amazon 20th Century Fox How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) A live-action remake of 2010's How to Train Your Dragon debuted in theaters last month, and the second animated movie is getting the same treatment. That version won't be here until 2027, but you can watch Hiccup, Astrid and Toothless in 2014's How to Train Your Dragon 2 with Prime. See at Amazon New Line Cinema The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) Like all things Lord of the Rings? Not only does Prime Video carry Peter Jackson's original film trilogy -- including the Oscar-best-picture-winning The Return of the King -- but you can binge all three Hobbit flicks right now, too. Prime Video also exclusively carries the prequel show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. See at Prime Video Universal Pictures The Dark Crystal (1982) In Jim Henson's iconic dark fantasy film, a young Gelfling named Jen -- seemingly the last of his kind -- must go on a harrowing quest to save the world from the villainous (and unfortunate-looking) Skeksis. The movie features animatronic puppets, but no human characters. See at Prime Video
Newsweek
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Harry Potter TV Series Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Production is now in full flow on the "Harry Potter" TV show. In this article you'll find all the latest info you need to know about it, from the updated cast list to when we can expect the first trailer. Exclusive to HBO, it's poised to be the platform's biggest ever splurge. Reports claim each episode has a budget of $100 million. In fact, with seven planned seasons contributing to a potential total cost of $4.2 billion USD, that would surpass Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" ($715 million) as the most expensive show ever made. The eagerly awaited adaption of author JK Rowling's fantasy novels is currently filming its first season. But why does it cost so much? How will it differ from the films? And who exactly is playing Voldemort? Aidan Monaghan stars in Harry Potter Aidan Monaghan stars in Harry Potter HBO Read on for all the newest info on HBO's "Harry Potter" series. What is the Harry Potter TV Series About? HBO's "Harry Potter" series is based on author J.K. Rowling's books. That means it will essentially follow the plot from the films, which spanned 2001-2011. If you're new to this Wizarding World, here's the general premise. We follow the exploits of Harry Potter, an 11-year-old British boy unaware he's actually blessed with the power of magic. After being accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he has to contend with the rise of an evil wizard called Voldemort who has the power to destroy everything and everyone he loves. Is the Harry Potter TV Series Adapting the Books? Yes, "Harry Potter" is adapting all seven of J.K. Rowling's books. Each season is based on a different one. In terms of its source material, HBO says the series will be "a faithful adaptation of the iconic books". Is JK Rowling Writing the Harry Potter TV Show? No, J.K. Rowling is not writing the "Harry Potter" TV show. However, she is acting as executive producer. In a statement, Rowling said, "Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series." HBO has defended Rowling's involvement. HBO chief Casey Bloys told reporters at a press event on November 12, 2024 that Rowling was "very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director," A spokesperson for the network said in a statement to Variety that "her contribution has been invaluable." Harry Potter TV Series Release Date The first series will launch in 2027. This is 30 years after the publication of the first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (also known as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"). It's also 16 years after the final film, 2011's, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two". How Many Season Will There be in the Harry Potter TV Series The series will have seven seasons. In February 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed the series will run for seven seasons, with each one based off a "Harry Potter" book. Since the running length of each episode combined will span more total time than the films, you're in for a more detailed show that really dives into Rowling's created universe. The series is expected to take ten years to complete, from season one to season seven. Ralph Fiennes in Harry Potter Ralph Fiennes in Harry Potter Warner Bros Who is the New Harry Potter Actor? 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin replaces Daniel Radcliffe as the acting playing Harry Potter. He's already been shot in costume as Harry Potter, and confirmed alongside several new cast members, including the character's best friends Ron and Hermione. Who is Playing Voldemort in the new Harry Potter Show? Producers have not yet revealed who is playing Voldemort in Harry Potter's TV series. While word is the actor has indeed been cast, there's been no official announcement. Ralph Fiennes is best-known in the role, taking it on in 2005 film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". Before him, Richard Bremmer played Voldemort in a flashback scene in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Additionally, Ian Hart provided the voice and motion capture for Voldemort in the same film. Who is Playing Herminone in the Harry Potter TV Series? Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" TV series. She was named alongside Harry and Ron in May 2025 following an extensive casting search among British children aged 9-11. Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley. Nick Frost features in Harry Potter Nick Frost features in Harry Potter HBO Who is the New Hagrid Actor in the Harry Potter TV Series? Nick Frost is the new Hagrid. Famous for his role in "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz", the actor in full costume looks incredibly similar to Robbie Coltrane's version from the Harry Potter movies. "While I'm really aware of what went before me in terms of Robbie [Coltrane]'s amazing performance, I'm never going to try and be Robbie," Frost tells Collider. "I'm going to try and do something, not 'different. I think you have to be respectful to the subject matter, but within that, there's scope for minutia." "I always read Hagrid as he's like a lovely, lost, violent, funny, warm child," Frost continued. "I think the beauty of being able to do a book a season means I get to explore that a lot more, and I can't wait. He's funny! I want it to be funny and cheeky and scared and protective and childlike." Harry Potter TV Series Cast The "Harry Potter" cast is now locked in - the show has already begun filming. Every major character has been confirmed (Voldemort aside). This includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. John Lithgow plays Dumbledore, Janet McTeer is Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu plays Severus Snape. Here's the full cast list. Dominic McLaughlin – Harry Potter Alastair Stout – Ron Weasley Arabella Stanton – Hermione Granger John Lithgow – Albus Dumbledore Paapa Essiedu – Severus Snape Janet McTeer – Minerva McGonagall Nick Frost – Rubeus Hagrid Paul Whitehouse – Argus Filch Luke Thallon – Quirinus Quirrell Lox Pratt – Draco Malfoy Bel Powley – Petunia Dursley Daniel Rigby – Vernon Dursley Katherine Parkinson – Molly Weasley Alessia Leoni – Parvati Patil Leo Earley – Seamus Finnigan Bertie Carvel – Cornelius Fudge Rory Wilmot – Neville Longbottom Amos Kitson – Dudley Dursley Louise Brealey – Madam Rolanda Hooch Anton Lesser – Garrick Ollivander Where is Harry Potter Being Filmed? The show is being shot at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, UK. This is also where the eight "Harry Potter" movies were also shot, suggesting the series is going for a similar look and feel. Who is Making the Harry Potter TV Show? The same company behind the Harry Potter films is making the Harry Potter TV show: Warner Bros. Mark Mylod, executive producer, will direct multiple episodes. They've previously helmed episodes of "Succession", "Game of Thrones", "The Last of Us", "Shameless", and "The Affair". The showrunner is Francesca Gardiner. They have writing credits on "Succession" and "His Dark Materials". How to Watch the Harry Potter TV Series? You can watch the "Harry Potter" TV series on HBO and HBO Max when it premiers in 2027. Before then you can stream all eight of the original films, along with the three "Fantastic Beasts" movies, and various specials like the "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" reunion.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kathy Bates, Minha Kim, Elisabeth Moss, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actress interviews
Over the past two months of Emmy campaigning, Gold Derby has spoken with several contenders in all categories. Now with voting underway ahead of the July 15 unveiling of the nominees, we have compiled 16 interviews for stars vying for Best Drama Actress, including: Annaleigh Ashford (Happy Face), Kathy Bates (Matlock), Morfydd Clark (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Tawny Cypress (Yellowjackets), Emma D'Arcy (House of the Dragon), Shanola Hampton (Found), Minha Kim (Pachinko), Ali Larter (Landman), Britt Lower (Severance), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Helen Mirren (1923), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale), Niecy Nash-Betts (Grotesquerie), Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), and Carrie Preston (Elsbeth). Read on for highlights from each interviews and links to watch our full video Q&As. More from Gold Derby An 'honored' Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie: 'To me, he's sacred territory' 'I was taken with the idea of a spy show': How 'Talamasca: The Secret Order' showrunners expand Anne Rice's Immortal Universe in new AMC series For the Paramount+ series, Ashford plays Melissa Reed, the daughter of Dennis Quaid's Keith Hunter Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer, who's in prison for murdering eight women. "My mom is actually the true crime aficionado in the family," she explains. "So, I called her right before I read the script, and she gave me the lowdown. But the podcast is quite extraordinary. Not only do you get to hear Melissa's journey, but you also get to hear her navigate her conscience, her relationships with the people in her family, and also the relationships that she has to the victims' families. What was the most interesting to me about the real Melissa is how she's become an advocate for people who've been touched by the trauma of crime." Watch our complete interview with Annaleigh Ashford. For the CBS legal series, the title character is a smart, savvy, 70-something lawyer who takes a job at a firm to ostensibly pay off her late husband's debts, but is actually seeking evidence of a coverup of the opioid issues that contributed to her daughter's death. 'Even though I've had a long career and people know who I am, I was feeling a little bit invisible,' says Bates. 'But more than that, I wasn't challenged by the work in the same way. I hate to say I was losing interest in what I love to do, but you really need to find something that you really love to do. And it was a miracle to find something this well-written, this exciting, this unusual, and this deep.' Watch our complete interview with Kathy Bates. For the Prime Video series, Clark plays Galadriel, an elf who in this time period has been tricked by the evil Sauron (Charlie Vickers) and now will stop at nothing to destroy him. "It was amazing for me to be back with Charlie but him giving a completely different performance," says Clark. "It was really exciting for me as an actor to be able to see this craft of Charlie's" in his new guise as Annatar, the Lord of Gifts. "I could barely recognize him. ... Charlie's such a lovely person that it was really quite incredible for me to be frightened of him." Watch our complete video interview with Morfydd Clark. The third season of the Netflix series ended with Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington marrying Luke Newton's Colin Bridgerton. At the beginning of those episodes, Penelope has "sort of given up on herself," Coughlan explains, and "she's kind of accepted her fate [and] given up on the idea of love, which is something that has driven her since the beginning." But when Colin comes back into Penelope's life, everything changes. "I loved the charting of the whole season and the way that there was something so compelling in each episode," she says. Watch our complete video interview with Nicola Coughlan. By the beginning of the Showtime drama's third season, Taissa (Cypress) has completely blown up her life. Having become the first state senator to "impeach herself" before taking office, she has destroyed any chance she had at a political career. "I always thought that Taissa was a narcissist. Everything she says comes from an 'I' perspective. You can go back to Season 1 — everything she says, even when she is trying to get rid of her wife in Season 1, she's like, 'I don't know what I'm gonna do.'... So I knew that about her, and so I took that even further," Cypress shares. "I was like, 'Oh, this is narcissism to the nth degree where she has completely created this other thing that she can blame that's not her.'" Watch our complete interview with Tawny Cypress. For the HBO series, D'Arcy plays Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, who experienced some truly epic moments during Season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel, including meeting up with Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) in secret and watching as Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) finally pledged his loyalty to his queen. They say, "It was a favorite scene of mine. Getting to act with Liv is one of the great privileges in my life. But as a result of such scarcity, there was quite a lot of pressure on it. You have two big, knotty dialogue scenes in which to house the whole of that relationship. It felt to me like we were being asked to achieve an epic scale within quite small, narrow parameters. It's very silly as well, because it's a high stakes environment, and I'm wearing a wimple. [Laughs] I'd say that's more work for Olivia than it was for me, because she would have been the one looking at me." Read our complete interview with Emma D'Arcy. For Hampton's Gabi Mosely, the second season of the Peacock series was a quest for penance. And although her team at Mosley & Associates eventually forgave her for keeping her kidnapper Hugh Evans, aka Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), imprisoned in her basement — and lying to them about it — she has yet to be able to give herself the same grace. "Even after all the good she does, the one thing that Gabi is a master at is torturing herself," the actress says. There's "a lot of work that she still has to do. Healing is a process; it takes years. We are used to seeing characters tied up in a nice little bow, but that's not real life. And what we're trying to do, in a lot of ways, is show that process and how long it can be, so that people watching it can be like, 'OK, I'm still in my stuff too. I don't have to be finished.'" Read our complete interview with Shanola Hampton. Kim stars as Sunja, who is introduced in Season 1 for the Apple TV+ series as a young woman in Japanese-occupied Korea who falls pregnant after an affair with married businessman Hansu (Lee). She eventually marries pastor Isak (Steve Sanghyun Noh) and they move to Japan to start anew. "She's still young. She's 35 years old. I am 30 years old right now, and I'm still a baby, but in that era, it's a different thing. I had to convey how she suffered," she explains. "I had to talk about it a lot with the directors and Soo, and with our makeup department to make very subtle wrinkles, a very subtle like eyeshadow to make her look exhausted. I talked a lot with the actors as well, like how could I have to walk, and I had to search a lot of things that made a voice different when they got old." Watch our complete interview with Minha Kim. The Paramount+ series stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, the right-hand man for a powerful West Texas oil executive (Jon Hamm). Larter plays Tommy's ex-wife, Angela, who is first introduced during a FaceTime call while vacationing with her new husband. It doesn't take long for her to make her way back to Texas. Larter was immediately drawn to working with creator Taylor Sheridan, who "loves his women to be emotional roller coasters. That to me, as an actress, is so exciting because I'm trying to hold it together for my family and figure out how I'm going to piece this together." She adds, "I love getting to play this woman who lays it all on the line. She wears everything on her sleeve. It's really exciting to get to play somebody that powerful." Read our complete interview with Ali Larter. The second season of the Apple TV+ series is about a near-future, retro-tinged dystopia where people could separate their work selves from their personal lives. The team behind the show, including Lower, joined our recent group discussion, where she discussed her approach to playing the innie and outie versions of her character. "For me, I use a lot of analogies. They sound like different music in my head. I use music a lot when I'm getting ready in the morning," Lower explains. "I'm also informed by how my costars are behaving with me, how the scene is written, how it's directed. There's a lot of inspiration once you get to set by the elements around you that are shifted slightly based on where you're at. Obviously when I'm Helena posing as Helly, Helena had a similar job to myself as an actor, which was to blend into this family that she is encountering for the first time. And she's having to do the same kind of role as we do as actors, which is to assume an identity and to move around like that person. And I think it was something we worked really closely on with [director] Ben [Stiller]. We were trying to figure out what things slip through. When is her acting not so good? And when is she able to tap into that part of her, that inner-rebel that she's maybe abandoned from childhood or has maybe never had full access to. Especially in [Episode] 204 ['Woe's Hollow'], she gets a kick out of playing against Milchick and getting to be the one in the classroom who's disrupting. Well, not the classroom, but the campfire." Watch our complete interview with Britt Lower. Season 3 of the Showtime series saw Lynskey's character, Shauna, delve into darker, more chaotic territory — a turn the actress found exhilarating. "It was fun because it felt like what the character has been building to," Lynskey explains. "From the beginning, I had the information that she's really trying to repress this side of herself. It's been fun when I've been able to let it out in little bursts. In [the first two] seasons there were little moments where it came out — but it went so wild this season. It was fun." Watch our complete interview with Melanie Lynskey. The Emmy and Oscar winner stars as Cara Dutton opposite Harrison Ford for the Paramount+ western series created by Taylor Sheridan. She says, 'Both Harrison and I, for the first time in our lives, had to commit without reading a single word of the characters or the story or anything. Because Taylor said he likes to write for the actor that he's got, he likes to write knowing who he's writing for, which I thought was very interesting.' But for Sheridan, she was willing to take the chance. 'We knew the history of Taylor's writing, And you know what? What a remarkable, brilliant, extraordinary talent he is. So we took a leap into the dark.' Watch our complete interview with Helen Mirren. The star, executive producer, and director were in the same physical place by the end, but the eight years between the series premiere and finale of the Emmy-winning Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood's seminal novel saw a huge evolution for both her and her character. "As an actor at the end, and as a director as well because they're so intertwined, it was so meta," Moss says. "I hadn't been back to the Waterford house in however many years it has been since June had been there. But I know how that felt, and I was able to then carry it into the scene. There [were] a lot of amazing memories, and there [were] also a lot of complicated memories of being very cold and it being very late at night and things like that — not quite as complicated as June's memories." Watch our complete interview with Elisabeth Moss. The FX series from Ryan Murphy begins with Nash-Betts' Det. Lois Tryon investigating several horrific murders in a small town, but viewers are soon thrown for a loop. "I will probably be working with Ryan until the day they throw dirt on my face," she says. "I love Ryan Murphy. I love him as a partner. I love him as a creator. I was so interested to see what was next, what was going on in his mind. And when I read that script — oh my gosh!" Watch our complete interview with Niecy Nash-Betts. The Season 3 finale for Showtime left fans with another cliffhanger — Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) calling for help from a mountaintop as Shauna (Nélisse) takes her throne as the Antler Queen. "I remember reading it and being like, 'This is so sick!' We were so excited, and I really wish that all of the cast could watch the finale together because it's such an important moment for us," says Nélisse. "When it ends with Natalie on the mountain, I was screaming out loud. We weren't there when she was shooting that scene, but I knew exactly how she was going to act it out, and I was like, 'This is going to leave people with their jaws just dropped on the floor.'" Read our complete interview with Sophie Nelisse. Preston has portrayed Elsbeth Tascioni — a delightfully unpredictable attorney — for more than 15 years. What began as a recurring Emmy-winning character on The Good Wife evolved into a fan-favorite performance that continued on The Good Fight and now leads her own CBS series, Elsbeth, heading into its third season. 'I love Elsbeth's curiosity and her wonder and her positive attitude,' she says. 'It takes discipline to approach the world that way. It's infectious. I love getting inside of that mindset every day because it really helps me in my life.' Watch our complete interview with Carrie Preston. Best of Gold Derby Lee Jung-jae, Adam Scott, Noah Wyle, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actor interviews Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2 Adam Brody, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actor interviews Click here to read the full article.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding kicks off, a look back at their romance
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are tying the knot, and it might just be the biggest wedding of the year. The techpreneur and socialite's upcoming Italian nuptials have turned the internet (and the city of Venice) upside down as photos and reports emerge of lavish celebrations and a who's who of A-listers arriving via boat. The Amazon founder is among the world's richest men, and Sánchez, his romantic second act, is an ex-journalist who has lent a quasi-feminist spin to his oft-critiqued business ventures. Their romance has captured the world's attention, and its opulence will be on full display this month as a slew of celebrity guests arrive to watch the power couple say "I do." Here's a look back at their relationship timeline. January 2019: Rumors of a romance swirl Bezos and Sánchez were first reportedly linked in 2019, around the same time both parties announced splits from their previous partners. Bezos and his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children, split officially that same year. Sánchez was already in the process of divorcing her husband, Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares two children. February 2019: Bezos accuses National Enquirer of blackmail In a post to the blogging website Medium in February 2019, Bezos accused the National Enquirer of blackmailing him with intimate text messages and photos he and Sánchez exchanged, several of which, the outlet claimed, showed him still with his wedding ring on. "Of course I don't want personal photos published, but I also won't participate in their well-known practice of blackmail, political favors, political attacks, and corruption," Bezos wrote in the post. 2019: Vacations, Wimbledon, more Throughout 2019, the couple were spotted out and about, vacationing together and attending sporting events. The first year of their romance was marked by a slow ramp-up of public appearances, contrasted heavily with their current, more saturated presence in the public eye. 2020: A trip to India In 2020, the pair jetted off to India for a trip to the Taj Mahal and several public engagements. 2021: Sánchez watches Bezos work For one of the world's leading businessmen, public appearances are often varied and high-powered. As their romance heated up, Sánchez became a familiar figure on his arm not just during personal outings, but during business ventures as well. In 2021, the former TV journalist accompanied her partner to business meetings with world leaders, a speech at his space company Blue Origin, and a charitable gala. 2022: Movie premieres, commencements, oh my! Sánchez and Bezos stayed on the party circuit in 2022, attending various movie premieres, including one for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," a spinoff released on streaming under Amazon Prime, the entertainment subsidiary of Bezos' e-commerce giant Amazon. They also shared a laugh at a commencement ceremony for MIT graduates. 2023: A multi-million dollar engagement Bezos popped the question to Sánchez on his yacht during a trip to the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. He hid a box containing a $2.5 million pink engagement ring under her pillow, Sánchez shared with Vogue, telling the outlet: "When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit." January 2025: Inauguration Day Bezos, who has shared a fraught relationship with Donald Trump over the years, attended the 47th president's second inauguration this year, along with a bevy of other tech leaders in an apparent attempt to cozy up to the executive. Sánchez was by his side in an all-white getup. Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, wears white to Trump inauguration: See the photo April 2025: A trip to space In April, Sánchez took a flight alongside other celebrities and scientists in a much-critiqued, all-female mission aboard a Blue Origin capsule. Bezos greeted her upon landing, and the two embraced. June 2025: Wedding bells ring As the summer heats up, Bezos and Sánchez are set to shut down a large portion of Venice, a major tourist destination, for their wedding festivities. This week, celebrity guests began arriving for the nuptials and protestors took to the city to voice dissatisfaction with the billionaire's growing wealth and opulent display. Contributing: Saman Shafiq
