Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Near completion of high-stakes prenup ahead of lavish wedding
Shreeaa Rathi | Apr 25, 2025, 22:41 IST
Jeff Bezos is finalizing a prenuptial agreement to protect his $223 billion fortune before marrying Lauren Sánchez in Venice. This move comes after his $38 billion divorce settlement with MacKenzie Bezos. The prenup may grant Sánchez $1 million per year of marriage, reflecting a cautious approach to this high-profile union between the tech mogul and media personality.
As one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appears to be taking no chances when it comes to protecting his fortune. Ahead of his highly anticipated Venetian wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez, Bezos is finalizing a meticulously structured prenuptial agreement designed to safeguard his $223 billion empire.
In the entertainment and business elite circles, prenuptial agreements are standard fare. But given Bezos' history—specifically his record-setting 2019 divorce from MacKenzie Bezos, which resulted in a $38 billion settlement—this particular prenup is attracting widespread attention. That divorce, paid largely in Amazon stock, remains one of the most expensive in history and vaulted MacKenzie into the ranks of the world’s wealthiest women.
Learning from the past, Bezos is said to be entering this marriage with a more cautious legal strategy. According to legal experts familiar with high-profile prenups, Sánchez could potentially receive $1 million for each year of marriage should the couple split. The deal may also include property and asset considerations, although official terms remain under wraps. What’s confirmed, however, is that Bezos proposed with a jaw-dropping 20-carat diamond ring reportedly worth $2.5 million—a symbol of both romance and serious financial intent.
Lauren Sánchez, a well-known American media personality and entrepreneur, has garnered significant media attention since her relationship with Bezos became public in 2019. Once a local news anchor and a correspondent for Extra, Sánchez has also co-hosted The View and carved out a niche as the founder of Black Ops Aviation, an aerial filming company specializing in high-end media production. Her estimated net worth is around $30 million, making her a prominent figure in her own right.
The couple’s relationship, which began shortly after both ended previous marriages, has evolved into a modern-day power pairing—one that merges tech, media, and entrepreneurship. With their wedding on the horizon and the prenup nearing completion, the union is as much a legal alliance as it is a romantic one.
While the final details of the agreement have yet to be disclosed, the structure of this prenup reflects the high stakes involved when ultra-wealthy individuals marry. It also signals a shift toward more cautious, calculated commitments, even among the world’s most glamorous couples.
As their Venetian vows draw near, the world will be watching—not just for the wedding gown or guest list, but for how this carefully negotiated prenup might shape one of the most talked-about unions in recent memory.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Bezos-Sánchez wedding approaches.