Lauren Sánchez through the years: Her evolution in photos
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Lauren Sánchez rose to prominence in 2019 when her relationship with Jeff Bezos became public, but her journey to becoming known as the future wife of the Amazon mogul started much earlier. Prior to this high-profile relationship, Sánchez was already a familiar face on the red carpet, a seasoned TV news anchor, and someone who regularly mingled with A-list celebrities.


Lauren Sánchez wears MaxMara 271/s sunglasses at Ma Maison in Hollywood in 2002.
Lauren Sánchez wears MaxMara 271/s sunglasses at Ma Maison in Hollywood in 2002. WireImage


Derek Fisher and Lauren Sánchez pose for photographers at the Los Angeles Lakers' victory celebration at Ian Schrager's Ultra Chic Mondrian Hotel in 2002.
Derek Fisher and Lauren Sánchez pose for photographers at the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory celebration at Ian Schrager’s Ultra Chic Mondrian Hotel in 2002. WireImage

Lauren Sánchez attends an "Entertainment Tonight" and Glamour Emmy party at Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif., in 2002.
Lauren Sánchez attends an “Entertainment Tonight” and Glamour Emmy party at Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif., in 2002. WireImage


Lauren Sánchez walks the red carpet at Junior League of LA's Viva Los Angeles Casino Night at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood in 2002.
Lauren Sánchez walks the red carpet at Junior League of LA’s Viva Los Angeles Casino Night at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood in 2002. FilmMagic, Inc


Lauren Sánchez and son Nikko hit the Bony Pony Ranch Halloween Fundraiser in Malibu, Calif., in 2002.
Lauren Sánchez and son Nikko hit the Bony Pony Ranch Halloween Fundraiser in Malibu, Calif., in 2002. WireImage

Lauren Sánchez and then-fiancé Henry Simmons attend a Lakers vs. Timberwolves game at Staples Center in LA in 2003.
Lauren Sánchez and then-fiancé Henry Simmons attend a Lakers vs. Timberwolves game at Staples Center in LA in 2003. Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez attends the Custo Barcelona show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., in 2004.
Lauren Sánchez attends the Custo Barcelona show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., in 2004. Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez and Patrick Whitesell sit front row at Mercedes-Benz Fall Fashion Week in 2004.
Lauren Sánchez and Patrick Whitesell sit front row at Mercedes-Benz Fall Fashion Week in 2004. WireImage

Cash Warren, Lauren Sánchez and Jessica Alba pose at Lindsay Lohan's 2005 MTV Movie Awards afterparty at the Standard Hotel in LA.
Cash Warren, Lauren Sánchez and Jessica Alba pose at Lindsay Lohan’s 2005 MTV Movie Awards afterparty at the Standard Hotel in LA. WireImage


A pregnant Lauren Sánchez attends the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, Calif.
A pregnant Lauren Sánchez attends the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, Calif. WireImage


Patrick Whitesell cradles Lauren Sánchez's baby bump at the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Patrick Whitesell cradles Lauren Sánchez’s baby bump at the 2006 Vanity Fair Oscar party. PA Images via Getty Images

Rashida Jones, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sánchez and Ben Affleck pose at an NBCUniversal, Focus Features and Cartier party at the Beverly Hilton in 2007.
Rashida Jones, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sánchez and Ben Affleck pose at an NBCUniversal, Focus Features and Cartier party at the Beverly Hilton in 2007. NBCUniversal via Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez and sons Nikko and Evan attend the P.S. Arts Express Yourself 2008 benefit at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.
Lauren Sánchez and sons Nikko and Evan attend the P.S. Arts Express Yourself 2008 benefit at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. FilmMagic


Lauren Sánchez attends the 16th annual Diversity Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2008.
Lauren Sánchez attends the 16th annual Diversity Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2008. Getty Images

Lauren Sánchez and Jessica Alba attend a Lakers vs. Rockets game at Staples Center in LA in 2009.
Lauren Sánchez and Jessica Alba attend a Lakers vs. Rockets game at Staples Center in LA in 2009. Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez arrives at the 2010 Grammy Awards at Staples Center in LA.
Lauren Sánchez arrives at the 2010 Grammy Awards at Staples Center in LA. Getty Images


Caitlyn Jenner, Kris Jenner and Lauren Sánchez attend the opening of the Endless Youth & Life boutique in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2010.
Caitlyn Jenner, Kris Jenner and Lauren Sánchez attend the opening of the Endless Youth & Life boutique in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2010. WireImage

Lauren Sánchez on KTLA
Lauren Sánchez reports on Oscar nominations on KTLA in 2011. KTLA


Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sánchez and their children, Evan and Ella, arrive at John Varvatos' Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood, Calif., in 2011.
Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sánchez and their children, Evan and Ella, arrive at John Varvatos’ Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood, Calif., in 2011. Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez and her son Nikko attend an Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at Staples Center in 2014.
Lauren Sánchez and her son Nikko attend an Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at Staples Center in 2014. GC Images

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez watch Roger Federer play Novak Djokovic during the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final in London.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez watch Roger Federer play Novak Djokovic during the 2019 Wimbledon men’s singles final in London. AFP via Getty Images


Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the Tom Ford AW20 show at Milk Studios in Hollywood in 2020.
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the Tom Ford AW20 show at Milk Studios in Hollywood in 2020. Getty Images


British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez at the UK diplomatic residence in New York City in 2021.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez at the UK diplomatic residence in New York City in 2021. Getty Images

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend the 2021 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend the 2021 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. WireImage


Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive for a state dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington, DC, in 2024.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive for a state dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington, DC, in 2024. AFP via Getty Images


Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attend the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Kris Jenner sends a "happy birthday" message to Lauren Sánchez in 2024.
Kris Jenner sends a “happy birthday” message to Lauren Sánchez in 2024. krisjenner/Instagram


Lauren Sánchez poses with her son Evan in 2024.
Lauren Sánchez poses with her son Evan in 2024. laurensanchez/Instagram


Kris Jenner, Lauren Sánchez, Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian attend Sánchez's book launch in 2024.
Kris Jenner, Lauren Sánchez, Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian attend Sánchez’s book launch in 2024. laurensanchez/Instagram

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez and Elon Musk attend a candlelight dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, in 2025.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez and Elon Musk attend a candlelight dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, in 2025. REUTERS


Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos and dignitaries attend President Trump's inauguration in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in 2025.
Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos and dignitaries attend President Trump’s inauguration in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in 2025. via REUTERS


Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend President Donald Trump's inauguration in 2025.
Lauren Sánchez turns heads in a peekaboo bra at Trump’s inauguration in 2025. via REUTERS

Lauren Sánchez wears a Dolce & Gabbana gown to a post-inauguration event in 2025.
Lauren Sánchez wears a Dolce & Gabbana gown to a post-inauguration event in 2025. laurenwsanchez/Instagram
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