On June 27, Jeff Bezos married former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez in a lavish three-day wedding in Venice, dubbed “the wedding of the century.” The $56 million affair turned the historic city into a billionaire playground, complete with 200 celebrity guests including Kim Kardashian, Oprah, Tom Brady, and Bill Gates.
While the couple flaunted their wealth, social media buzzed with backlash. Critics slammed the event as a status showpiece rather than a celebration of love. Accusations of “fake friendships” and curated guest lists sparked debate, with Megyn Kelly and Rosie O’Donnell leading the charge. O’Donnell called the display “gross excess,” questioning Oprah’s attendance and blasting Bezos and Sánchez as superficial.
Still, not everyone was outraged. Some defended the opulence, arguing that celebrities often mingle in the same circles, and if they had the money, they’d do the same.