Among the greatest names in Hollywood have jetted out to Venice this week to have fun the severely swanky marriage ceremony of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
The billionaire businessman, 61, and the previous journalist, 55, went public with their relationship in 2019, and introduced their engagement in 2023, after 4 years of relationship.
Particulars have remained below wraps over their nuptials however plans haven’t gone down effectively with locals who’ve launched protests – hanging banners, stickers, posters and indicators across the space condemning the celebrations.
Kim Kardashian and momager Kris Jenner have made the journey to Italy, having celebrated the bride’s hen do in Paris final month. Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio and Invoice Gates have additionally been noticed within the space.
Because the couple put together to stroll down the aisle, listed below are the largest names hitting the streets of Venice, their internet worths and the way they amassed their fortunes.
Who’s going to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s marriage ceremony?
Though a full, finalized visitor record has not been shared, the outlet studies {that a} string of well-known faces obtained invitations to help the completely satisfied couple on their huge day.
Round 200 individuals have been personally invited, with Brides.com suggesting that they have been spending roughly $50,000 per particular person – racking up a rumored $10million invoice.
Kim Kardashian – $1.7billion
It’s onerous to recollect a time when Kim Kardashian and her household weren’t throughout billboards, journal covers, catwalks and our TVs and telephone screens.
The Kardashians shot to superstardom due to their standard actuality sequence, Maintaining Up With The Kardashians, in 2007 and have barely appeared again – with their present present, the Kardashians, breaking data on Hulu.
The budding lawyer, who shares youngsters North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West, used her fame to arrange a string of companies together with cosmetics model, KKW.
In 2019, she based shapewear firm Skims, which has been wildly profitable – and launched collaborations withFendi, the NBA, the WNBA and Dolce & Gabbana.
Khloe Kardashian – $60 million
Khloe adopted in her sister’s footsteps by entering into the style trade by launching denim model Good American alongside Emma Grede in 2016.
The mom-of-two not too long ago launched protein popcorn firm Khloud, and podcast Khloe in Marvel Land, whereas additionally serving as an government producer on the Kardashians.
Kylie Jenner – $670 million
Kylie Jenner might not have an EP title on the Kardashians however that hasn’t stopped her from making severe cash alongside her well-known household, having starred on their reveals from the younger age of 9 years previous.
At 18, she stepped into the enterprise world by launching Kylie Lip Kits in 2015, and finally bought a 51% stake to Coty of $600m in 2019.
Final yr, the fact star – who shares two youngsters with rapper Travis Scott – joined Kim and Khloe within the style world by introducing clothes line Khy, in addition to canned cocktail drink Sprinter.
Kris Jenner – $200 million
There’s a purpose that followers often use the phrase, ‘The satan works onerous however Kris Jenner works tougher’, because the momager is the mastermind behind the massive success of her household.
Not solely does she function the supervisor for her six youngsters, however she additionally will get a share of their offers, has a starring position – and EP credit score – within the Kardashians, all whereas sipping on martinis.
Kendall Jenner – $60 million
Kendall Jenner’s rise to changing into America’s greatest supermodel was captured by cameras on KUWTK, which means viewers received to go on the journey from her first ever catwalk and photoshoot as a young person, to being named the very best paid mannequin on the planet.
She has posed in designs for Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Gucci, Vera Wang, Versace and numerous others through the years, and graced the quilt of style magazines everywhere in the world, together with Vogue, LOVE, W, Self-importance Honest and Harper’s Bazaar.
Kendall collaborated on her sister’s manufacturers, earlier than launching her personal firm, 818 Tequila, in 2021.
Orlando Bloom – $40million
Orlando Bloom shot to superstardom due to his position as Legolas within the Lord of the Rings trilogy, in 2001, and has gone on to prepared the ground in big films ever since – together with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and Gran Turismo.
His most up-to-date position got here as Marlon in Amazon Prime Video hit, Deep Cowl, which was launched this month.
He’s rumored to have break up from fiancée Katy Perry shortly earlier than the Jeff and Lauren’s huge day, and is attending the ceremony solo because the singer is at present on tour in Australia.
Tom Brady – $530million (in 2023)
Tom Brady has gone down as a sporting legend after spending 23 years enjoying within the NFL, and is thought to be the very best quarterback of all time.
He received seven Tremendous Bowl championships in his profession – together with six with the New England Patriots, the place he performed for 20 seasons earlier than shifting to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, and remained there till his retirement in 2023.
The athlete is father to a few youngsters – welcoming son Jack with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, he additionally shares Benjamin and Vivian with ex-wife Gisele Bundchen.
Oprah Winfrey – $3.1 billion
Oprah has been a staple of the Forbes wealthy record for years, and is at present thirteenth on the charts of America’s richest self-made girls.
As a chat present host, she has secured big interviews with Michael Jackson, Meghan Markle, Tom Cruise, Barack Obama and lots of extra.
After helming her sequence for 25 years, she turned her model into an enormous media empire – launching her cable channel OWN and serving because the CEO and chairwoman of Harpo Productions, engaged on Selma, the Water Man and the Colour Purple amongst others.
Gayle King – $80million
Acclaimed journalist Gayle King has been within the highlight for many years, and started her profession as a information anchor within the 80s, earlier than showing as a particular correspondent on the Oprah Winfrey Present together with her greatest buddy.
She went on to land her personal speak present and, in 2011, moved over to CBS to anchor CBS Mornings.
Gayle might have a more in-depth relationship to the couple than most, having traveled to house with the bride earlier this yr.
Ivanka Trump – $50million
The previous mannequin is President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter and often seems alongside her father for public occasions.
Throughout his first time period, she joined the White Home as a senior adviser, having beforehand served as an government vp on the Trump Group.
She married husband Jared Kushner in 2009 after two years of relationship, and so they share youngsters Arabella, Joseph and Theodore collectively.
Jared Kushner – ‘At the least $900million’
Businessman Jared was amongst Trump’s closest advisors throughout his first stint, and formally served as a senior advisor in his administration.
In 2021, he shaped funding agency Affinity Companions – in response to Forbes, he additionally runs a $3 billion non-public fairness fund.
Diane von Furstenberg – $1.2billion
Diane von Fustenberg is likely one of the most trendy girls on the planet, founding her eponymous style home in 1972 – she grew to very large fame after debuting her signature wrap costume two years later.
She relaunched her firm within the 90s, and her garments have been worn by a few of the greatest names on the planet, together with Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Whitney Houston.
Domenico Dolce – $2.4billion
Like Diane’ Domenico’s surname is among the many most identified on the planet of style – within the 80s, he partnered with Stefano Gabbana to launch Dolce & Gabbana, and the pair are nonetheless working onerous right now.
They’ve dressed Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Kylie Minogue and extra, and not too long ago collaborated with Kim Kardashian and SKIMS on a preferred assortment.
Forbes studies that each Domenico and Stefano nonetheless share possession and each design for D&G to this present day.
Leonardo DiCaprio – $300million
Leonardo DiCaprio is likely one of the greatest names in Hollywood, having began his profession as a younger actor within the 90s.
His filmography boasts a string of acclaimed, hit strikes, together with Titanic, Catch Me If You Can, Blood Diamon, Shutter Island, Inception, Django Unchained and Romeo + Juliet.
He earned his first Oscar nomination at 19 for his efforts in 1993 flick What’s Consuming Gilbert, and he went on to earn 5 extra nods earlier than lastly taking house the coveted statue in 2016 for the Revenant.
Karlie Kloss – $40million
Chicago-born mannequin Karlie was found in 2005 and made her debut in an editorial unfold the next yr – through the years, she has risen to change into one of many greatest faces within the trade.
She has lined style bibles British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W Journal and numerous others, whereas additionally showing in campaigns for Chanel, Nike, Jean Paul Gaultier, Victoria’s Secret and Coach.
She changed Heidi Klum as host of Venture Runway, whereas additionally launching her personal Kode with Klossy initiative for younger ladies involved in coding and pc science.
Josh Kushner – $3.8billion
Harvard graduate Josha based enterprise capital agency Thrive Capital in 2010, and co-created medical health insurance start-up Oscar Well being.
Forbes studies that he achieved billionaire standing in 2022, and has a internet value of $3.8bn.
In 2018, he married Karlie and so they went on to welcome two sons collectively – in March, the couple introduced that they’ve a 3rd baby on the best way.
Invoice Gates – $117billion
Invoice Gates was beforehand probably the most wealthiest man on the planet, having co-founded Microsoft in 1975 – his energy within the firm was ‘slowly handed over from 2006 onwards’, in order that he may give attention to his philanthropy.
He finally stepped down from the board in 2020, and is alleged to have donated shares value billions to the Gates Basis.
It’s estimated that he has handed over $59bn to good causes through the years.
When did Jeff and Lauren begin relationship?
Jeff and Lauren have been first linked at the start of 2019, amid studies that that they had been spending time collectively.
Shortly after, the mogul introduced his divorce from ex-wife MacKenzie Scott – who he shares 4 youngsters with – formally bringing their 25-year marriage to an finish.
The ex-Good Day LA host additionally separated from her husband – Endeavour company chairman Patrick, after welcoming two youngsters collectively.
She can also be mother to a son with NFL star Tony.
It’s unclear how the lovebirds met, however studies declare that they grew shut whereas engaged on a number of initiatives collectively.
Lauren has remained by Jeff’s aspect ever since, and has publicly supported him at his house missions in 2021.
They took issues to the subsequent stage two years in the past, and introduced their engagement after a visit to the South of France.
Unpacking the romantic second with Vogue, she recalled: ‘When he opened the field, I feel I blacked out a bit.’
She additionally confirmed that she can be altering her identify once they tie the knot, including: ‘Uh, sure, a hundred percent. I’m wanting ahead to being Mrs Bezos.’
Final January, Lauren shared a glimpse into their relationship with a candy put up on Instagram, to mark her beau’s milestone sixtieth birthday.
‘In the present day is one other day the place your laughter fills our house, and that smile of yours lights up each room,’ she penned, beside a string of snaps.
‘Wishing you an abundance of straightforward joys and quiet moments of happiness. Might this yr be crammed with every thing you like, from peaceable mornings to joyous celebrations.
‘I hope every day brings you numerous causes to smile, similar to you give me a purpose to smile each single day. Love you, and completely satisfied birthday, my love.’
This text was first printed on June 24.
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