Jeff Bezos Denies Reports That He and Lauren Sánchez Are Set to Wed This Christmas: 'None of This Is Happening'

Mar. 15, 2025

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos attend the opening night of “Sunset BLVD” at St. James Theater on Oct. 20, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Jeff Bezosis setting the record straight.The founder of Amazon, 60, denied rumors that he will be marryingLauren Sánchezin a lavish ceremony close to Christmas in asocial media postshared on Sunday, Dec. 22.Bezos responded to a post onX(formerly known as Twitter) that included information found in a recentThe New York Postarticle,which cited a report fromThe Daily Mail, that claimed he and his fiancée, 55, were set to have a $600 million wedding in Aspen, Colo. on Saturday, Dec. 28.As CEO of Pershing Square Bill AckmanrepostedthePostarticle with the caption, “This is not credible. Unless you are buying each of your guests a house, you can’t spend this much money,” Bezos replied, “Furthermore, this whole thing is completely false — none of this is happening.“Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City.Cindy Ord/MG24/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The businessman continued, “The old adage ‘don’t believe everything you read’ is even more true today than it ever has been.“Bezos added, “Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out there folks and don’t be gullible.“Bezos then called out publications who posted the false news about his nupitals, writing, “Will be interesting to see if all the outlets that ‘covered’ and re-reported on this issue a correction when it comes and goes and doesn’t happen.“PEOPLE confirmed that Bezos and Sánchezwere dating in January 2019, and the couple got engaged in May 2023.A source previouslytold PEOPLEthat they were “on cloud nine — so happy and madly in love” after their engagement news.“Her engagement ring is beyond stunning. And huge! She keeps playing with it and looking at it,” the insider added. “You can tell she loves it.“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez attend “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” World Premiere on Aug. 30, 2022 in London.Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/GettyBezosshares four kids— three sons and one daughter — with ex-wifeMacKenzie Scott, while Sánchezshares son Nikkowith exTony Gonzalezand kids Evan and Ella with ex-husbandPatrick Whitesell.During a November appearance on theTodayshow,Sánchez spoke aboutpulling together inspirationfor her upcoming nuptials.“I have to say, I do have a Pinterest,” she said. “I’m just like every other bride, so I do have a Pinterest board.”

Jeff Bezosis setting the record straight.

The founder of Amazon, 60, denied rumors that he will be marryingLauren Sánchezin a lavish ceremony close to Christmas in asocial media postshared on Sunday, Dec. 22.

Bezos responded to a post onX(formerly known as Twitter) that included information found in a recentThe New York Postarticle,which cited a report fromThe Daily Mail, that claimed he and his fiancée, 55, were set to have a $600 million wedding in Aspen, Colo. on Saturday, Dec. 28.

As CEO of Pershing Square Bill AckmanrepostedthePostarticle with the caption, “This is not credible. Unless you are buying each of your guests a house, you can’t spend this much money,” Bezos replied, “Furthermore, this whole thing is completely false — none of this is happening.”

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City.Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty

Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty

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The businessman continued, “The old adage ‘don’t believe everything you read’ is even more true today than it ever has been.”

Bezos added, “Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out there folks and don’t be gullible.”

Bezos then called out publications who posted the false news about his nupitals, writing, “Will be interesting to see if all the outlets that ‘covered’ and re-reported on this issue a correction when it comes and goes and doesn’t happen.”

PEOPLE confirmed that Bezos and Sánchezwere dating in January 2019, and the couple got engaged in May 2023.

A source previouslytold PEOPLEthat they were “on cloud nine — so happy and madly in love” after their engagement news.

“Her engagement ring is beyond stunning. And huge! She keeps playing with it and looking at it,” the insider added. “You can tell she loves it.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez attend “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” World Premiere on Aug. 30, 2022 in London.Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/Getty

Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/Getty

Bezosshares four kids— three sons and one daughter — with ex-wifeMacKenzie Scott, while Sánchezshares son Nikkowith exTony Gonzalezand kids Evan and Ella with ex-husbandPatrick Whitesell.

During a November appearance on theTodayshow,Sánchez spoke aboutpulling together inspirationfor her upcoming nuptials.

“I have to say, I do have a Pinterest,” she said. “I’m just like every other bride, so I do have a Pinterest board.”

source: people.com