Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Sparks Fierce Comparisons Between Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott and New Bride Lauren Sánchez

Jeff Bezos’ recent $50 million wedding to Lauren Sánchez in Venice dazzled the internet—but also reignited public fascination with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. While Sánchez’s couture gowns and lavish celebration grabbed headlines, many online praised Scott for her quiet grace and record-breaking generosity.

Bezos and Scott were married for 25 years, raising four children before their 2019 divorce. Since then, Scott has donated over $19 billion to 2,400+ nonprofits through her “no strings attached” approach. Actress Mia Farrow called her “awesome,” and stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Olivia Munn echoed the sentiment.

Online, many praised Scott’s authenticity. “She looks real,” one wrote. Another said, “She doesn’t need to rent Italy to be important.” Memes and messages declared: “In a world of Laurens, be a MacKenzie.”

Meanwhile, Sánchez—an Emmy-winning journalist and helicopter pilot—sparkled in custom Dolce & Gabbana and Versace looks during the wedding. Her fashion-forward style drew admiration but also scrutiny, with debates over extravagance versus substance.

While Bezos and Sánchez are now one of the world’s most high-profile philanthropic couples, many feel Scott’s quiet impact overshadows the spectacle. As one commenter summed up: “Total class! Jeff seriously downgraded.”

In the end, both women reflect different legacies—one of bold beauty, the other of bold giving.