Inside the Luxe Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez — and Oprah’s Place Among the Black Stars on the Guest List
- BFW Staff
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
Black Film Wire Staff| June 2025
Next week, Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos will tie the knot with former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez in what’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated — and tightly guarded — weddings of the year. As of current exchange rates (June 2025), $4 million AUD is approximately $2.65 million USD.
The stunning brunette was recently seen in Cannes, France, showing off a breathtaking 20-carat engagement ring — a sparkler estimated to be worth $2.65 million USD.
It’s giving lavish. Bezos and Sánchez are set to tie the knot in what's shaping up to be one of the most extravagant weddings of the decade — a three-day celebration aboard Bezos’ $500 million superyacht, Koru, docked off the coast of Venice, Italy. And while the media has been abuzz with headlines about the A-list attendees, here at Black Film Wire, we’re keeping our eyes on the Black excellence in the building.
According to India Times and other early reports, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are among the confirmed guests. No surprise there — the media mogul and her longtime best friend are often spotted where power, prestige, and philanthropy intersect. If there’s a wedding worth jetting to Venice for, it’s this one.
While official details of the guest list are still closely guarded, sources say the intimate affair will be dripping in old-world Italian glamour — think white-tie, coastal couture, and champagne sunsets on the Adriatic Sea. As for entertainment? Bezos spares no coin. Past events have included private performances by Lizzo, Katy Perry, and Usher. So don’t be surprised if this wedding feels more like a micro-festival at sea.
In the swirl of celebrity sightings, other non-Black attendees reported to be making an appearance include Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Jessica Alba, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria, and even Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. But as always, we’re watching to see which Black creatives, moguls, and trailblazers will be present and represented.
With a setting like Venice, a yacht that reportedly took five years to build, and a guest list curated for power couples and culture makers alike — this wedding is more than just a union. It’s a moment of global spectacle, soft power, and elite Black visibility.
We’ll be watching — and reporting — as more names surface. For now, just know: Black presence is always part of the story.
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