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Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez, were among the star-studded attendees at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party. Before blending into the glamorous crowd, the couple took a moment to pose for photographers on the red carpet. Sánchez opted for an elegant, strapless black evening gown, leaving behind any controversial outfit choices, while the Amazon mogul sported a traditional black tuxedo. Despite their coordinated attire, Sánchez undoubtedly stole the spotlight, with Bezos appearing somewhat overshadowed beside her.
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A video shared by Hello Magazine captured Sánchez striking poses around Bezos, who seemed rather awkward and static, almost like a statue. Although she made a brief attempt to engage with him towards the end of the clip, Bezos still came across as more of a backdrop than an active participant.
It’s important to note that Bezos’ subdued demeanor isn’t necessarily Sánchez’s responsibility, even if her outfit was indeed more eye-catching. Nonetheless, their interaction underscored an unmistakable disconnect between the two during Sunday’s event. Another red carpet video only reinforced the peculiar dynamic between the couple.
During their extended time on the red carpet, Sánchez eventually appeared to tire of Bezos’ presence, effectively nudging him aside. In a surprising move, she gestured for him to step away so she could pose solo for additional photographs. This incident adds to a series of perceived “mean girl” moments attributed to Sánchez.
In a way, it’s understandable—no one wants their photos overshadowed by someone who seems disengaged. However, this particular interaction has sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many weighing in on the couple’s unusual dynamic.
Lauren Sánchez shooed Jeff Bezos like a fly
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were on the red carpet for quite some time. So long, in fact, that Sánchez eventually tired of his presence and shooed him away like a fly. Yes, really. One second, they were posing together, and the next, Sánchez was ushering him out of her shot in order to pose for more photos on her own. Add it to Sánchez’s many shady “mean girl” moments.
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Of course, we kind of get it. No one wants to have their photos ruined by someone who isn’t even trying to be present. However, the interaction has opened them up to a barrage of criticism from social media.
So, the internet wasn’t impressed by the way Sánchez and Bezos interacted on the red carpet. “The way she kicked him out,” wrote one user on X, formerly known as Twitter, adding, “They’re both so tacky and ugly.” A second threw shade at Sánchez’s diva antics. “Lauren: Step away, hubby. You’re hogging my camera time,” they tweeted. Another suggested Vanity Fair had lowered its standards by inviting them, writing, “The Vanity Fair party sure isn’t what it used to be.” Meanwhile, another reserved their criticism for the billionaire Amazon bro, writing, “Mr Lauren Sanchez @JeffBezos looks like he’d rather be any place else. or he’s stoned af.”