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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lauren Sanchez Embraces High-gloss Glamour in Strapless Gown With Larger Than Life Diamond at Cannes' Global Gift Gala
Lauren Sánchez made an official appearance at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday, attending the Global Gift Gala, where she was honored with the Global Gift Women Empowerment Aware for her advocacy through the Bezos Earth Fund and This Is About Humanity. The children's book author and fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos posed on the white carpet alongside Eva Longoria in a sleek, strapless gown fit for the festival's black-tie standard. Sánchez wore a form-fitting black gown featuring a structured bodice with a sweetheart neckline. The design was embellished with intricate sequin detailing, while the skirt fanned into a soft, cascading silhouette with a dripping effect at the hips. Her shoes, which barely peeked out from her train, featured a sharp box toe. More from WWD How Halle Berry's Cannes Stiletto Strategy Marries Sculptural Drama and Elegance for Chopard Universe Gala Rihanna Cuts a Sculptural Silhouette in Sky Blue Alaïa Gown Draping Her Baby Bump at Cannes Isabelle Huppert Flips the Script With Backward Denim Jacket at Cannes Film Festival 2025 She kept accessories classic, opting for a diamond-encrusted choker featuring a square-cut center stone and matching oversized diamond stud earrings. For glam, Sánchez styled her hair in an updo, with a soft side-parted bang framing her face. Her beauty look included a diffused smoky eye and a glossy pink lip for a polished finish. Earlier in the festival, Sánchez found herself at the center of an amusing case of mistaken identity. A lookalike couple, complete with dark sunglasses, a bow tie, and a strapless gown, drew attention from festivalgoers who mistook them for the Blue Origin executive and the Amazon founder at the 'Dossier 137 (Case 137)' premiere. Sánchez has leaned into classic Hollywood glamour in recent appearances. In April, she attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in a vintage 1994 John Galliano gown once worn by Sophia Loren. 'I wore a little piece of history,' she shared on Instagram. 'This 1994 John Galliano dress was once worn by the legendary Sophia Loren — an icon of strength and timeless beauty.' Co-chaired by Eva Longoria and María Bravo, the 12th annual Global Gift Gala featured performances by Laura Pausini and the Gipsy Reyes Heritage, and included a live auction to benefit charitable initiatives such as Casa Ángeles in Marbella, Spain, and an orphanage in Vietnam. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival concludes on May 24. Films premiering at this year's festival include Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Julia Ducournau's 'Alpha' and Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love.' View Gallery Launch Gallery: Lauren Sanchez's Style Through the Years: An Evolution of Sensual Power Dressing, Photos Best of WWD Inside Jackie Kennedy's Three Engagement Rings: Untold Stories of the Love, Loss and Luxury Behind Her Iconic Jewelry Vittoria Ceretti's Runway Modeling & Red Carpet Photos Through the Years [PHOTOS] Zara Tindall's Royal Style Through the Years: Equestrian Influences, Formal Occasions and More, Photos
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Details about Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sánchez's trip to award ceremony spark outrage: 'These people have no shame'
As the glitterati descended on Cannes for the 2024 Global Gift Gala, it wasn't a film or fashion moment that caught the internet's attention — it was a boat. In a recent post on social media platform X, user Vicky @mtllatina commented on a post about Jeff Bezos' 417-foot megayacht, Koru, docked along the French Riviera. Bezos' partner, Lauren Sánchez, is set to receive a Global Gift Women Empowerment Award for her work with the Bezos Earth Fund and This Is About Humanity. "SPOTTED at Cannes: the Bezos yacht has arrived," the post read. "Lauren Sánchez will receive the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award…" The luxury vessel, while impressive, has drawn significant backlash online — and not for the first time. At an estimated $500 million to build and $25 million a year to operate, Koru is more than just a symbol of wealth. It's also a major source of pollution. According to estimates reported by the New York Post and Indiana University researchers, the yacht releases more than 7,000 tons of heat-trapping pollution annually — about 447 times more than the average American does in a year. This kind of high-consumption lifestyle contributes directly to the overheating of our planet. Superyachts run on dirty energy, and their fuel-intensive engines, air conditioning systems, and helicopter pads often remain active even when the boat is anchored. The environmental cost becomes even more stark when these yachts are used for short, unnecessary trips, particularly when cleaner, more efficient alternatives exist. "These people have no shame," an X user added to the polarizing thread. Another quipped and edited the original headline by saying, "Breaking : rich people shuffle money, gifts and awards amongst themselves for the purpose of tax evasion and ego feeding." Luckily, innovations in green transportation are rapidly advancing. Solar-powered yachts by companies like Silent Yachts, hybrid electric boats, and sustainable fuels are all gaining traction. On land and in the air, more people are turning to electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and sustainable aviation solutions like hydrogen-powered aircraft. Even for non-billionaires, opting for public transit, rideshare programs, or offsetting travel pollution through trusted platforms can meaningfully reduce personal pollution. And when it comes to climate philanthropy, actions that align with values often speak the loudest. As public scrutiny grows, the conversation isn't just about extravagance — it's about accountability, and the very real impact our choices have on the planet we all share. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Telegraph
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Lookalikes mistaken for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez at Cannes
The world's media at the Cannes Film Festival confused a bald man and a brunette woman for Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez. All major news wires captioned an image of the as yet unidentified pair as the Amazon founder and his future wife on the red carpet. The couple bore a striking resemblance to the billionaire couple. The bald man was pictured in black tie with aviator-style sunglasses and had a similar complexion and features to the Blue Origin boss. Meanwhile, the woman's dark hair and tanned skin were not dissimilar to that of Ms Sánchez. The woman also wore black sunglasses, a black and white strapless dress – which bore a resemblance to the gown worn by Ms Sánchez at the 2024 Met Gala – and a diamond collar necklace with diamond earrings. However, a closer examination of the image suggests that the couple in question are not in fact the tech billionaire and his wife-to-be. It is not yet known whether the pair were deliberately trying to impersonate the couple. Although it was not Mr Bezos and Ms Sánchez on the red carpet, the couple are expected to attend Cannes this year where she is being honoured with an award by Eva Longoria at the annual Global Gift Foundation charity gala. The television host, 55, is being honoured with the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award for her commitment to climate justice with the Bezos Earth Fund and social justice with This Is About Humanity. A photograph of a yacht floating off Cannes, believed to belong to the Amazon founder, has circulated on social media. The couple celebrated their engagement aboard Bezos' $500 million yacht during the 2023 edition of the film festival. Ahead of their June wedding, Ms Sánchez made headlines for spearheading a controversial all-female Blue Origin mission to space alongside celebrities including Katy Perry and Gayle King.
