Lauren Sánchez may now be best known as the wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, but long before their relationship made headlines, Sánchez built a career across television.
The Emmy-winning journalist first gained fame as a reporter and anchor for “Extra, Good Day LA,” and as a frequent guest on “The View.” She also carved out a unique space in the film industry by founding Black Ops Aviation, one of the first female-owned aerial production companies, which has worked with major clients including Netflix, Sony, and IMG.
Sánchez, a licensed helicopter pilot, has often spoken about her passion for flying, describing it as her personal escape from life’s chaos. Her aerial expertise even landed her consulting roles on Hollywood films like “Dunkirk.”
Her entrepreneurial success and TV work have contributed to her estimated $30 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Sánchez also recently added “author” to her résumé with her New York Times best-selling children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew to Space,” which reflects her own struggles with dyslexia.
In 2019, Sánchez’s relationship with Bezos became public following both of their divorces. The couple made headlines for their lavish lifestyle, which includes vacations aboard Bezos’ $500 million superyacht and red-carpet appearances at the Met Gala and Wimbledon.
Bezos proposed in 2023 with a rare pink diamond ring worth up to $5 million. They married on June 27 in Venice, reportedly under a “watertight” prenup that protects Bezos’ vast fortune, currently estimated at over $190 billion.
Though Sánchez’s net worth is dwarfed by her husband’s, she remains an influential figure in her own right, now serving as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, the couple’s $10 billion philanthropic initiative to combat climate change.
Before Bezos, Sánchez was married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, whose net worth exceeds $300 million due to his leadership role at WME and stake in the UFC.
