On June 27, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, married former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez in a lavish wedding that transformed Venice into a playground for the ultra-wealthy. While the couple flaunted their status with every dazzling detail, one specific aspect of the celebration has captured the internet’s attention — and it’s not what you’d expect.
Dubbed “the wedding of the century,” Bezos and Sánchez spared no expense in their extravagant three-day celebration, which redefined billionaire luxury.
A City Transformed
Around 200 carefully chosen guests descended on Venice, a city of timeless charm with its crumbling palazzos and gondola-lined canals, which became a golden backdrop for the elite. The couple’s wedding cost a reported $56 million, according to Reuters — a price tag as grand as the city itself.
A-Listers Everywhere
The guest list read like a who’s who of the rich and famous. Kim Kardashian, along with sisters Khloé and Kris Jenner, made their grand entrance, while Oprah Winfrey cruised into town on a Venetian water taxi, joined by NFL legend Tom Brady. Tech mogul Bill Gates made a rare public appearance, and supermodels Kendall and Kylie Jenner brought their runway glam to the affair.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were already soaking up the la dolce vita, with Ivanka sharing snaps of her luxurious hotel suite, playfully labeled “Dolce Vita.” Yet, notably absent was her father, former President Donald Trump.
The Backlash That Stole the Spotlight
But while the rich and famous basked in the luxury, the internet wasn’t entirely enamored. What started as awe over the opulence quickly spiraled into online fury. Social media lit up with criticism — not of the wedding’s grandeur, but of its exclusivity.
Critics slammed the lavish event as more of a “high-society spectacle” than a genuine celebration of love. Many took to social media, accusing Bezos, the third-richest man in the world, of filling his wedding with carefully curated celebrities rather than true friends. Some even suggested that the billion-dollar guest list was more about flexing elite status than actual connections.
In a world where celebrity-driven events often blur the line between genuine moments and spectacle, Bezos and Sánchez’s nuptials became the latest flashpoint in a broader conversation about wealth, power, and authenticity.
Megyn Kelly, Rosie O’Donnell, and Celebrities Stir Controversy Over Bezos’ Lavish Wedding
The $56 million wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, while an undeniable display of opulence, quickly became the center of heated debates — especially online. What was initially a glittering celebration of wealth has sparked outrage from both critics and public figures alike, with accusations of “fake friendships” and “false humility.”
“Fake Display” – Megyn Kelly Weighs In
On her podcast, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly didn’t hold back, condemning the event as a “fake display of fake celebrity, fake humility, and fake friendships.” She added, “All of it. It’s so off-putting.”
Kelly’s listeners were quick to share their thoughts. One user tweeted, “None of them are friends, it’s all fake… let’s see how long they remain married.” Another chimed in, saying, “I love how Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have no real friends. Like why are you inviting Sydney Sweeney and Ellie Goulding to your 200-person wedding?”
Rosie O’Donnell Takes Aim at Oprah
As if the backlash wasn’t already intense enough, comedian Rosie O’Donnell fanned the flames with her scathing Instagram post. She criticized the event as an example of “gross excess”, writing:
“It turned my stomach seeing all these billionaires gathering in the gross excess of it all. The show of it. Is Oprah friends with Jeff [Bezos]? Really – how is that possible?”
But her critique didn’t end there. O’Donnell also unleashed a brutal attack on Bezos himself, calling him “not a nice man” and accusing him of mistreating his employees. She took a jab at Sánchez too, saying, “His fake fembot wife who looks like that?” alongside a before-and-after photo of the Amazon founder’s new bride. O’Donnell continued, “Sold his soul is what it looks like from here. The devil is smiling at all his conquests.”
The post gained traction in the comment section, with users echoing O’Donnell’s sentiments. One commenter pointed out, “How they all literally basked in being seen at this event. Like it was a sign of their status.” Another added, “Proof that money comes first, always. It’s the tie that binds…and buys friends.”
A Counterpoint: “Why Not?”
While some continue to criticize the Bezos-Sánchez wedding, others have come to their defense. One user jokingly wrote, “If I had even a fraction of the money they have, I too would be inviting random celebs to my wedding lol. Sending an invite to Beyoncé & Dakota Johnson? Why not?”
Another user pointed out that the couple likely interacts with these celebrities regularly, saying, “They see these people at high-ticket national and international fundraisers, balls, and galas. They do genuinely see these people a lot.”
A Spectacle, Not a Celebration?
Despite the glamour, the wedding’s extravagance has overshadowed what was supposed to be a deeply personal celebration of love. In an age of constant scrutiny, even billionaires’ fairy-tale moments come with a chorus of criticism.
So, what do you think? Was the $56 million wedding a beautiful display of love, or just another elaborate spectacle for the ultra-wealthy? Share your thoughts, and let’s keep this conversation going!
