Brooks Nader & Ellie Goulding amongst the worldwide celebrities who showed up at Bezos wedding
By Alex Ford
Recently Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest individuals and founder of Amazon, tied the knot with Lauren Sánchez in Venice. The wedding has been widely reported in the media and became a global spectacle.
The couple became engaged in May 2023 after Bezos proposed while aboard their luxury sailing yacht. Sanchez has shared her excitement about planning the big day in numerous media appearances since.
Reasons for the event drawing such massive attention included his immense wealth, high-profile relationship and the number of high-profile celebrities on the guest list. In this article, we provide a rundown of some of the most well-known names that received an invite to the nuptials.
The luxury Italian venue
The marriage celebration took place across multiple days on the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. The event was as extravagant as expected, with guests arriving by water taxi and the city buzzing with excitement.
No expense was spared for this occasion and it was estimated that the cost could have exceeded more than 40 million euros. Not everyone was pleased about the big day and the couple were forced to change the venue a week before due to protesters against Benzo threatening to ruin the event.
The celebrations kicked off with a welcome dinner in the evening, followed by the reception on the main day.
Many influential names were in attendance, including those from both the entertainment world and the business world.
So, who were the most famous celebrities in attendance?
Among the famous guests was Brooks Nader, she is known for being a professional model and for her photographs for the Sports Illustrated swimwear range. Brooks Nader is known not just for her modeling but also for her involvement in high profile entertainment events.
Recently, she made headlines for her appearance at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida. Nader appeared alongside other icons like Mike Tyson and Rick Ross and placed the first ceremonial bet. The product offers everything you’d expect to find at an online casino UK, including craps, roulette, blackjack and more to residents over the Atlantic in the UK.
Her presence at both the casino launch and the Bezos wedding highlights her rising profile in both the entertainment and lifestyle industries.
The British pop singer Ellie Goulding not only attended but also performed at the wedding. She serenaded the newlyweds and their guests with her rendition of Elton John’s “Your Song.” Interestingly, Ellie Goulding also performed this same song at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton back in 2011.
From across the pond, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kris Jenner all attended the wedding. They are considered to be reality TV royalty and have a close personal relationship with bride Lauren Sánchez.
The Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom arrived solo to the wedding and look sharp in his formal attire.
From the world of US professional sports was Tom Brady. The legendary NFL quarterback was one of a number of sporting icons present.
The Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio attended with his partner Vittoria Ceretti. While media royalty Oprah Winfrey arrived with best friend Gayle King.
Also, R&B superstar Usher joined in on the celebrations. He recently performed at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The Kardashian’s half-sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner were also seen at the celebration, both dressed elegantly for the occasion. As were Karlie Kloss, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner from the worlds of fashion and politics. Other famous faces included Sydney Sweeney, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman.
Why did all of these celebrities attend the wedding?
Many of the attendees share business, philanthropic, or personal ties with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. But also some, such as the Kardashian-Jenner family, for example, are long-time friends of the couple.
Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom are also a part of their social circle. They are often seen at similar high-profile gatherings together.
Oprah Winfrey’s presence shows just how significant the couple’s influence across media and philanthropy is, while the attendance of tech leaders like Bill Gates and Sam Altman reflects Bezos’ profile in the business world.
Ellie Goulding’s vocal performance made the occasion even more special, drawing a parallel to her previous performance at the British royal wedding.
Final thoughts
Although not everything went to plan with the venue changing at the last minute, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding was spectacular and more than just a celebration of their love for one another. It was a showcase of international influence over business and culture. From the Kardashian-Jenner family and other Hollywood icons to wealthy tech moguls and sports stars, the guest list showed just how far reaching the couple’s connections and influence is.