Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jeff BezosandLauren Sánchezare fully committing.

A source confirmed to PEOPLE in May 2023 that the Amazon CEO and Emmy Award-winning journalist are engaged.

News of their romance broke in early January 2019, around the same time that Bezosannounced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott— after 25 years together — in a joint statement on X (formerly Twitter). Bezos and Scottshares four children.

At the time, the formerGood Day LAco-host was also divorcing her husband of 13 years,Patrick Whitesell. Sánchez has two children with the Hollywood agent, as well as a son from a previous relationship with former NFL star Tony Gonzalez.

Exactly when and how the pair initially met remains unclear, but sources have told PEOPLE that theystruck up a working relationshipwhile collaborating on several projects and “gradually” fell for each other.

Over the years, the Blue Origin founder and helicopter pilot have continued to grow together. They’ve gone onfamily vacations,advocated for climate changeand packedon the PDA.

Neither Bezos nor Sánchez has commented on their engagement since a source told PEOPLE the exciting news, but the journalist has been seen flashing her sparkly ring.

Here’s a look at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s relationship timeline.

October 2018: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are spotted on a helicopter ride

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“At first it was socially at parties… here and there. But their time together has definitely seemed to evolve, raising some eyebrows,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “Jeff has met a small group of Lauren’s girlfriends, too. The two of them are sort of thick as thieves right now.”

Later that month, photos from October 2018 surfaced that showed Bezos and Sánchezenjoying a romantic helicopter ride togetherin Santa Monica, California. The images were taken two months before Bezos and his then-wife MacKenzie, announced they were separating in a joint statement.

January 6, 2019: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are spotted together at a Golden Globes afterparty

Just days before announcing his divorce, Bezos was spotted chatting with Sánchez and Whitesell at Amazon’sGolden Globesafterparty, a partygoer told PEOPLE in 2019.

“Jeff was in great spirits and having lots of fun,” the source said of the billionaire. “He had a crowd of people around him. Lauren was there but wasn’t with Jeff all the time. Her husband was there, too.”

January 9, 2019: PEOPLE confirms Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are dating

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After ending their respective marriages,PEOPLE confirmedthat Bezos and Sánchez were dating. The news came after Bezos announced his divorce from MacKenzie Scott after 25 years of marriage.

In a statement shared on Bezos' X account, the couple announced that they had decided to continue their “shared lives as friends.”

“We feel incredibly lucky to have found each other and deeply grateful for every one of the years we have been married to each other. If we had known we would separate after 25 years, we would do it all again,” they added in the statement.

Meanwhile, the formerGood Day LAco-host was also divorcing her husband of 13 years, Whitesell. A source told PEOPLE Sánchez and Bezos had been spending more time together in the months leading up to the divorce.

January 24, 2019: PEOPLE reports Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are moving in together

Bezos and Sánchez kept low profiles in the wake of their relationship confirmation in January 2019 and hadn’t been spotted out in public as a couple in the months that followed.

However, a source told PEOPLE later that month that the two were still going strong. “They are very much together, and are planning to move in together,” the source said at the time.

February 7, 2019: Jeff Bezos accuses theNational Enquirerof blackmailing him

A month after their relationship made headlines, Bezos wrote a lengthy post on thewebsiteMedium accusing theEnquirerand its parent company American Media Inc. of attempting to blackmail and extort him with intimate photos he and Sánchez had shared.

May 5, 2019: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez step out for dinner in N.Y.C.

Five months after news of their relationship broke, Bezos and Sánchez were spotted for the first time in public when theystepped out together for a datein N.Y.C. in May.

“Both Jeff and Lauren have been focused on their kids for the last several months,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “Any relationship had to be on the back burner for that reason. Now that each has reached a divorce settlement, they thought the time was right to finally date like regular people.”

August 9, 2019: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez vacation in St. Tropez

Bezos was seen boating along the French Riviera with Sánchez whilevacationing togetherin St. Tropez. The two were spotted smiling as Bezos' arm was wrapped around his then-girlfriend.

December 21, 2019: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez vacation in St. Barth

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Bezos and Sánchez jetted off to a sunny destination to celebrate the holidays together in December 2019. The pair werephotographed vacationing in St. Barthtogether to round out the year.

The outing came after the couple have been seen spending time together all summer, including outings at restaurants and Broadway shows around N.Y.C. “Things are going great,” a source told PEOPLE.

However, Sánchez claimed her older brother was in the wrong. “He secretly provided my most personal information to theNational Enquirer– a deep and unforgivable betrayal. My family is hurting over this new baseless and untrue lawsuit, and we truly hope my brother finds peace,” she said in a statement through her lawyer.

June 1, 2021: A source tells PEOPLE that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are focused on philanthropy

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Bezos and Sánchez sightings were far and few between — but theirphilanthropic effortsremained constant.

The couple was dedicated to making an impact even before the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the last meetings they attended together before the lockdown was in Paris, where they met with French President Emmanuel Macron to talk about climate and sustainability related to Bezos’Earth Fund.

July 20, 2021: Lauren Sánchez hugs Jeff Bezos after his first space venture

When Bezos landed safely back on earth following his first foray into space,Sánchez was among the squad of cheerleadersready to welcome him back home. She could be seen jumping up and down and cheering just before the capsule’s door was opened and Bezos stepped back on earth alongside his brother Mark and fellow space travelersWally FunkandOliver Daemen.

October 13, 2021: Lauren Sánchez wishes Jeff Bezos good luck before Blue Origin launch with William Shatner

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Sánchezshowed her support for Bezosas his aerospace companyBlue Originprepared for ahistoric launch. Just hours beforeWilliam Shatner’s highly anticipated flight — which made him the oldest person to ever travel to space — Sánchez shared an affectionate tribute to the Amazon billionaire onInstagram.

“Good luck on the launch my love,” the Emmy-winning journalist captioned the snap, which depicted Bezos riding on horseback shortly before the big day.

November 8, 2021: Jeff Bezos responds to a viral clip of Lauren Sánchez meeting Leonardo DiCaprio

Bezosthrew down a playful threatafter a video of him and Sanchez chatting withLeonardo DiCaprioat the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles went viral.

“Leo is Mr. Steal Yo Girl,” Barstool Sportsjokingly captioneda clip of the exchange, while another social media userquipped, “Leo about to lose his prime membership.”

Having fun with the viral moment, Bezos shared a message of his own to DiCaprio.“Leo, come over here, I want to show you something… @LeoDiCaprio,” he wrote onTwitteralongside a photo that showed the shirtless billionaire standing in front of a sign reading “Danger…Fatal drop.”

November 25, 2021: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrate Thanksgiving together

March 15, 2022: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez visit Colombia to learn about deforestation after $10B Earth Fun commitment

The Amazon founder and Sánchezvisited Amazon’s Chiribiquete National Parkto learn about the environmental problems in the region. They toured the Colombian national park as part of their work for the Bezos Earth Fund, an initiative they launched to help fight climate change.

November 12, 2022: Lauren Sánchez reveals her plans to go to space

In an interview withCNN, Sánchez said sheplans to launch into orbit at some pointin 2023, following in the footsteps of Bezos whofirst visited spacein July 2021.

Though the couple won’t blast off together. Instead, the Emmy Award-winning journalist anticipated at the time that she’d join a crew of women.

“It’ll be a great group of females,” she told CNN.

January 25, 2023: Lauren Sánchez opens up about her relationship with Jeff Bezos

Four years after making their relationship public in 2019, Sánchezshed light on what her life with Bezoslooks like — including the billionaire’s “goofy” side. The helicopter pilot opened up toWSJ. Magazineabout how they spend their time as a couple.

“We love to be together and we love to work together,” she said. “We fly together. We work out together. We’re together all the time.”

As for a side of the Amazon founder that the world doesn’t get to see, Sánchez said, “He’s really funny.” She added, “He makes me laugh all the time. He can be goofy.

May 17, 2023: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez vacation in Spain

In May, the couple was photographed in Spain, sailing around Mallorca aboard Bezos’rumored $500 million yacht, named Koru. It is believed to be the largest sailing yacht in the world, featuringthree towering masts, several decks (including one with a pool), and a supporting 250-foot-long yacht with a helipad, according to Boat International.

Plus, it has asculpture of Sánchez on itwith a hidden reference to “new beginnings.”

May 20, 2023: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez get romantic in the South of France

The couple was photographed showing PDA during their vacation in the South of France. In addition to being snapped holding hands, one photo featured a Bezos giving Sáncheza tap to the rearwhile they were out and about.

May 22, 2023: PEOPLE confirms Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are engaged

In May, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are engaged. The happy news came as the couple wereon vacation togetherin the South of France, where they attended the premiere ofKillers of the Flower Moonat the Cannes Film Festival.

The helicopter pilot was alsoseen rocking a ringon that finger while they spent time together on the billionaire’s $500 million yacht named Koru. She stepped out a day later,flashing the rock.

May 23, 2023: A source tells PEOPLE Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are on “cloud nine” following their engagement

After news of their engagement broke, a source told PEOPLE the couple is enjoying their new relationship status. “He proposed last week,” a source close to the couple told PEOPLE. “They’re on cloud nine — so happy and madly in love.”

“Her engagement ringis beyond stunning. And huge! She keeps playing with it and looking at it,” a source told PEOPLE. “You can tell she loves it.”

August 2, 2023: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez host their engagement party

August 26, 2023: Lauren Sánchez thanks Jeff Bezos for inspiring her to ‘make a difference’

Sánchez made an appearance and gave a heartfelt speech atThis Is About Humanity’s 5th Anniversary Soirée, where she was honored for her philanthropic efforts. During her speech at the event for the organization, which focuses on separated families at the U.S. and Mexico border, she shared several thank yous,including one for her significant other.

“I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out here today, and I want to thank you all for supporting This is About Humanity,” Sánchez said to the crowd. “Thank you, and Jeff, I just want to say thank you for inspiring me to go out into the world and make a difference.

January 12, 2024: Lauren Sánchez shares a tribute for Jeff Bezos for his 60th birthday

Sánchez shared a sweetInstagrampostdedicated to Bezos on his birthday, including a carousel of images that featured a photo of him as a child and one of the couple together.

“Today is another day where your laughter fills our home, and that smile of yours lights up every room. Wishing you an abundance of simple joys and quiet moments of happiness,” she wrote. “May this year be filled with everything you love, from peaceful mornings to joyous celebrations.

Sánchez continued, “I hope each day brings you countless reasons to smile, just like you give me a reason to smile every single day. Love you, and happy birthday, my love. ❤️🤍❤️”

April 10, 2024: Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the White House state dinner

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The couple were invited to theWhite House state dinnerwhere Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, were honored.

Sánchez turned heads in a plunging, off-the-shoulder red dress, while Bezos looked handsome in a classic black tuxedo.

November 20, 2024: Lauren Sánchez talks about planning her wedding to Jeff Bezos

During an appearanceonToday,Sánchez said she was already pulling together ideas for the wedding in the same way a lot of brides do.

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

source: people.com