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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, are preparing for a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy, from June 24 to 26. The event promises to be a spectacle featuring gondolas, megayachts, and a host of A-list celebrities and their paparazzi entourages, potentially rivaling the Venice Film Festival. However, organizing such a lavish affair hasn't been without challenges. Venice, known for its picturesque views, poses challenges even for the world's richest individuals. Large vessels, such as Bezos's superyacht Koru, are restricted from the historic St. Mark's Square and the scenic Grand Canal, despite being under the 25,000 gross ton limit for the Venice lagoon.
Jeff Bezos Cold Shoulder at the amfAR Cannes Gala
While the exact venue remains a mystery, it's confirmed that the ceremony will take place on a yacht anchored in the lagoon, adding to the anticipation surrounding this high-profile union. The amfAR Cannes Gala was also high-profile event. A video captured a moment between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez at the recent gala that has since gone viral. During the event, Sánchez leaned in for a kiss, but Bezos turned away, leaving her momentarily bewildered in front of photographers.
His body language suggested that he was either uncomfortable with public displays of affection or upset with her, as he appeared somewhat irritated. The gala itself was a star-studded affair, with actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey, and Adrien Brody in attendance. Fresh off his second Best Actor Oscar, Brody auctioned a mixed-media piece of Marilyn Monroe for over $425,000.
Spacey and James Franco, who have both faced challenges re-entering Hollywood, also participated by donating art that fetched significant sums. The contrast between Bezos's aloofness and the evening's high-energy auctions and celebrity interactions has fueled speculation about the couple's relationship, especially in light of their wedding.
The Broader Context of Celebrity and Philanthropy
At the amfAR Cannes Gala, known for its glamorous setting and charitable cause, Adrien Brody was recognized not only as an artist, but also as a philanthropist. He drew attention to his Marilyn Monroe piece, describing it as representing "what Marilyn's life did not afford her."
Leonardo DiCaprio, who is usually unassuming at such events, was seen with his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti. Meanwhile, Kevin Spacey, seated away from the A-list crowd, continued his efforts to reclaim his place in the industry. James Franco, closer to the front, introduced a painting he'd worked on for decades that sold for $368,000 despite his own past controversies.