Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Wedding in Venice Attracts Celebrity Guests

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sánchez are getting married in Italy this weekend. A star-studded list of celebrities was seen arriving in Venice for the first planned events on Thursday. The ceremony is set for Saturday at an undisclosed location, with some 200 guests expected to attend. Notable attendees included Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, and Tom Brady.

The arrival of high-power stars has led to protests from Venice locals and the creation of the 'No Space for Bezos' campaign. This pushback is part of broader resistance against tourists in Europe, with some attributing increased costs and rent to them.

This will be the second marriage for both Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55. Bezos was previously married to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, while Sánchez was married to Patrick Whitesell, the executive chair of talent firm Endeavor. Both couples divorced in 2019.

Various celebrities were seen attending Thursday's reception, including Kim Kardashian, Usher, Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Corey Gamble, Kris Jenner, Orlando Bloom, Domenico Dolce, Barry Diller, and Diane von Furstenberg.