Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot in Lavish Italian Wedding—But Will It Last?

The world’s second-richest man has officially said “I do” once again. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and space exploration giant Blue Origin, married television personality and former news anchor Lauren Sánchez in an extravagant wedding ceremony on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. But as dazzling as the celebration was—with A-list celebrities and billionaires in attendance—media voices and late-night commentators alike are asking a pointed question: Is this union built to last?

Fox News’ Saturday Night took on the billionaire nuptials with its signature satirical lens, featuring host Jimmy Failla and panelists dissecting every shiny detail of the Bezos-Sánchez wedding—from their physical chemistry to the practicality (and symbolism) of a prenup rumored to be signed before the couple walked down the aisle.

“It’s not the most romantic thing in the world,” Failla quipped, referencing the alleged prenup. “But his last attempt cost him like $35 billion.” The line drew laughs, but it also underlined a fundamental reality: Jeff Bezos’ first marriage to MacKenzie Scott ended with the most expensive divorce settlement in history.

With that context, it’s no surprise Bezos may have approached his second marriage with a more calculated mindset. According to reports and jokes alike, Sánchez may have received what one guest likened to a “signing bonus,” evoking images of high-stakes NFL trades more than romantic commitment.

The Wedding of the Year—or a Publicity Spectacle?

Held on a picturesque Friday, the wedding saw appearances from business and entertainment royalty. Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, and even Tom Brady reportedly made the guest list. But as comedian Jenny Failla observed on the show, “The bigger the wedding, the worse the sign for a couple.”

The spectacle was not lost on viewers, who were quick to comment on the irony of Bezos—a man whose success was built on streamlined efficiency—throwing a wedding that many described as unnecessarily over-the-top. Panelist Emily Compagno jested, “Bezos couldn’t even shell out for a Saturday wedding? Friday? That’s cost-cutting at its finest.”

Chemistry and Compatibility—Under the Microscope

Even the couple’s physical compatibility became a target of late-night banter. In a tongue-in-cheek assessment, the Fox News panel questioned whether Bezos and Sánchez were even “looks-compatible,” a segment that mixed barbs about plastic surgery with jabs at Bezos’ well-documented physical transformation—from bookish CEO to muscle-bound yacht enthusiast.

“She has so much filler in her cheeks she can’t close her mouth,” one comedian quipped. “And he looks like a shaved scrotum.”

Yet beneath the humor, there’s a broader cultural question at play: can two public figures, each with past relationships, fame, and fortune, truly forge a lasting connection? Especially in the social media age, where celebrity unions are increasingly commodified and critiqued in real time?

History Repeating or Lessons Learned?

Bezos’ previous marriage to MacKenzie Scott lasted 25 years and produced four children. Their split was, by most accounts, amicable—yet it served as a catalyst for Bezos’ transformation both physically and personally. Sánchez, too, has children from her previous relationships, and her high-profile romance with Bezos began while she was still in a long-term relationship with Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell.

According to reports, Sánchez’s ex was even present at the wedding party. “Only someone that rich could throw a phone party and invite the ex,” Failla joked.

Despite the sarcasm, some observers believe the couple may indeed have the foundation for a lasting partnership. Sánchez has been an ardent supporter of Bezos’ space ventures, even completing aviation training in hopes of eventually flying to space herself. Their shared passion for exploration, philanthropy, and media could provide common ground beyond the glamour.

The Verdict?

In the final segment of the Fox News episode, the panel was asked: Will it work?

The unanimous answer: No.

Whether it was the Friday wedding timing, the spectacle over substance, or just gut instinct, the panel concluded that this marriage was more sizzle than steak. “It’s just too much about the wedding,” one panelist said. “Not enough about the marriage.”

Still, if anyone can defy expectations, it might be the couple who just hosted one of the most high-profile weddings of the decade, drawing attention from every corner of the internet and headlines worldwide.

Only time—and perhaps space—will tell if this Bezos-Sánchez union becomes a lasting chapter in their personal story, or another high-profile detour on the road of billionaire romance.