Bezos Wedding Sparks Celebrity Backlash, Venice Protests

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez faced significant backlash following their extravagant wedding in Venice, which included about 100 private jets and drew protests from locals. Actress Charlize Theron publicly criticized the couple for the event's ostentation and their exclusion of many Hollywood figures, sarcastically noting she and her guests were not invited but were "cool" despite that. Theron's comments, delivered at her charity event, highlighted global political issues and contrasted them with the perceived tone-deafness of the wedding. Other celebrities, including Katie Couric and Rosie O’Donnell, also expressed disdain, with Couric criticizing Sanchez's wedding dress and O'Donnell condemning the display of wealth and questioning Bezos's character. In response, Bezos and Sanchez reportedly banned Theron from future events, including Blue Origin launches and charity galas. The wedding, attended by high-profile guests such as Ivanka Trump, sparked debates about wealth, exclusivity, and social responsibility among Hollywood and public figures.