June 2, 2023

Love discovered its approach to Jeff Bezos, the founding father of Amazon, and Lauren Sánchez, the leisure reporter, creating a mix of their respective households. 

Jeff, already a father of 4 from his earlier marriage to MacKenzie Scott, proposed to Lauren in Might 2023, setting the stage for an intriguing household set-up.

Lauren herself is a proud mom of three kids – a son from her relationship with NFL star Tony Gonzalez, and a son and daughter with ex-husband, Hollywood powerhouse Patrick Whitesell. 

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Lauren and Jeff met in 2016

Jeff and Lauren stepped into the limelight as a pair in January 2019, amidst Jeff’s’ divorce proceedings with MacKenzie, after 25 years of marriage.

Quick ahead to 5 years later, Lauren graced the world with a glimpse of her beautiful 20-carat engagement ring, reportedly price $2.5million, aboard her associate’s extravagant $500million yacht.

Lauren Sanchez runs her hand through her hair as she stands with Jeff Bezos
Lauren performed along with her hair as she watched the waves with Jeff

Who’re Jeff Bezos’ kids?

Seven years into Jeff’s marriage with Mackenzie, they welcomed their son Preston, named after Jeff’s’ center identify, persevering with an extended household custom. Preston’s arrival in 2000 marked the couple’s first youngster, and curiously, he’s the one certainly one of their 4 kids whose identify is publicly identified.

Whereas the couple went on to grow to be proud dad and mom of two extra sons, their names and ages have been thoughtfully saved non-public.

Jeff Bezos and family attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures' © Todd Williamson
Jeff Bezos and household attend the premiere of Paramount Footage’ “Star Trek Past” in 2016

Reflecting on elevating her three youngest kids, MacKenzie as soon as shared with Vogue in a February 2013 interview, “Children … have an pressing must be taken care of. After the third youngster, I knew I couldn’t be the form of mum or dad I needed to be and proceed writing. These years had been simply too busy.”

The previous couple additionally opened their hearts to their adopted daughter from China. As they determined to half methods, they dedicated to co-parenting their brood in concord. Their joint assertion learn, “Although the labels is likely to be completely different, we stay a household.”

Jeff Bezos in a suit with his ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos in a red dress© Getty
Jeff Bezos and his ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos attend the 2018 Self-importance Honest Oscar Occasion

Who’re Lauren Sánchez’s kids? 

Lauren’s parenting journey started in February 2001 with the delivery of her son whereas in a relationship with Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ participant, Gonzalez. 

Gonzalez, who later entered a dedication ceremony with October Gonzalez in 2007, maintains an excellent relationship with Sánchez, along with her referring to the couple as her “finest mates” in a January 2023 WSJ. Journal interview.

Lauren Sanchez and children in 2008© Jeffrey Mayer
Lauren Sanchez and kids in 2008

Lauren married Patrick in August 2005, marking the beginning of one other chapter in her life. Patrick, who curiously was mates with Jeff, and Lauren welcomed their son, Evan, in June 2006, practically a yr after their marriage.

Lauren Sanchez and her children in 2009 © Brian To
Lauren Sanchez and her kids in 2009

In January 2008, their daughter, Ella, joined the household. The previous couple parted methods in 2018 and formally divorced in October 2019. Patrick has since discovered love in Australian mannequin Pia Miller.

Presently, Jeff and Lauren are embracing their journey as a contemporary “Brady Bunch”. Lauren talked about to WSJ. Journal, that their blended household creates an fascinating dynamic, as they “by no means know the place the dialog goes to go along with this many children”

Patrick Whitesell with ex Lauren Sanchez and their children Evan and Ella © Kevin Winter
Patrick Whitesell with ex Lauren Sanchez and their kids Evan and Ella

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