Bezos Sells Amazon Stock During Lavish Venice Wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez hosted a lavish, star-studded three-day wedding celebration in Venice attended by around 200 celebrities and high-profile guests, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashian-Jenner family. The festivities included a foam party on Bezos's yacht, a pajama-themed afterparty with a live Usher performance, and exclusive events at historic Venetian landmarks. While wedding cost estimates now range from $9.5 million to $50 million, the event sparked criticism from environmental activists over its extravagance in a climate-vulnerable city. During the celebration, Bezos sold about $1.4 billion in Amazon stock under a prearranged plan, a move tied to his recent financial strategies. The wedding drew global attention for its fashion, glamour, and controversy, reflecting mixed public reactions to billionaire lifestyles. Despite criticism, the couple appeared deeply in love and enjoyed the festivities with their family and friends.