Lauren Sanchez, the wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, found herself at the centre of attention this week after a potential wardrobe malfunction during a sun-soaked holiday in St. Barts. The incident occurred as the couple enjoyed a lavish getaway on Bezos's $500 million superyacht with a host of famous friends.
A Sunset Moment Nearly Turns Slippery
The 56-year-old former news anchor and author was photographed on Tuesday aboard the colossal vessel, soaking up a Caribbean sunset. Sanchez sported a tiny zebra-print bikini top that showcased her cleavage, paired with matching bottoms and a white sarong. With her hair in a high ponytail and black sunglasses in hand, the scene was one of relaxed luxury. However, the precarious fit of her swimwear led to concerns she might spill out, creating a viral 'wardrobe mishap' moment captured by paparazzi.
Star-Studded Guest List and Celebratory Vibes
The sunset viewing followed a day of high-profile entertaining. The power couple hosted an exclusive gathering on the yacht, with guests including OpenAI founder Sam Altman and Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio, who was accompanied by his model girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti. Their holiday, marking their first festive season as a married couple after a summer wedding in Venice, has been filled with celebration.
Earlier in the week, Sanchez and Bezos, 61, were seen partying at Nikki Beach for a friend's birthday. A video shared by Page Six showed Sanchez, dressed in a denim skirt and brown top, standing on her seat and dancing while recording the festivities. Bezos clapped along enthusiastically beside her. The revelry included staff bringing in large bottles of champagne with sparklers and women in bikinis, a spectacle that later drew criticism on social media.
Online Backlash Labels Festivities 'Tacky'
The couple's unabashed partying did not sit well with everyone. On social media platform X, critics labelled the behaviour 'tacky,' 'exhausting and cringe.' One user commented, "Unpopular opinion but there does come a point when you're too old for this." Another remarked on the scene of one of the world's richest men "parading around partying with his 56-year-old teenager wife."
Despite the online noise, the newlyweds appear to be thoroughly enjoying their tropical retreat before the new year begins. Their Venetian nuptials, estimated to have cost $20 million, were attended by celebrities like Ivanka Trump and Kim Kardashian, and featured performances by Ellie Goulding and Usher. For the St. Barts trip, Sanchez's style—including the daring bikini—continued to make headlines, proving the couple remains firmly in the public eye, for better or worse.
