When Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez said “I do” in Venice on June 27, 2025, they did it in style. Their three‑day celebration, estimated to cost between €40–48 million (around $50 million), transformed the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore into an opulent enclave of luxury. Over 200 A‑list guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, Tom Brady, Usher, Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump, arrived by private jet, helicopter, superyacht, and water taxi. The event didn’t just push opulent boundaries; it shattered them, prompting both awe and controversy in equal measure. Now, Bezos is allegedly upset with Charlize Theron for her comments on the extravagant event.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are allegedly extremely upset with Charlize Theron due to her wedding criticism

Extravagance was everywhere at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. The couple spent €1.6 million on floral arrangements, millions spent on security, private jets, yacht moorings, and a 150-strong waitstaff — all orchestrated against the backdrop of ornate Venetian cloisters and medieval architecture. With performances by Ellie Goulding, Matteo Bocelli, Usher, Kygo, and more, the couple spared no expense for the multiday event of the century.

Central to the spectacle was Sánchez’s custom Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown, a couture marvel inspired by Sophia Loren’s Houseboat look. The dress was crafted over 900 hours, trimmed with 180 silk‑chiffon buttons, Italian lace, and a dramatic mermaid train. The cake was equally opulent. It contained five tiers of gilded indulgence adorned with 24‑karat gold and made with rare Amazon‑sourced cocoa.

While A-listers delighted in the Italian wedding, several celebrities criticized its show of excess. “I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding,” Charlize Theron told attendees of her block party for her Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), according to The Hollywood Reporter. “But that’s OK, because they suck and we’re cool.”

Sources allegedly told British journalist and gossip columnist Rob Shuter that Bezos was “livid” by Theron’s comments. In response, Bezos allegedly banned Theron from his events. These include Blue Origin launches and charity galas. As for Sánchez, she also allegedly felt hurt and nearly gave an Instagram response to the hate.

Charlize Theron fans are rooting for her, ‘whether true or not’

It’s unclear whether Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are actually “livid” over Charlize Theron’s comments. After all, Theron wasn’t the only one to express public criticism. Katie Couric also slammed Sánchez’s dress as “tacky” in a now-deleted post by John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg.

“Welcome to the eighties — when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled,” Couric wrote. “Apparently tacky is back.”

Given Bezos and Sánchez’s show of excess, fans love the critique.

“Whether true or not: Go Charlize,” one Reddit user commented after reports of Bezos’s dismay hit the media.

“I think this a sign of how fragile and unhappy Jeff and Lauren are,” another Reddit user commented. “If you’re genuinely happy being the richest people on earth and newly married, you’re not concerned with the opinions of an actress.”

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez aren’t finished with their expensive festivities just yet

While Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding might be over, they’re not finished celebrating. According to the Daily Beast, the newlyweds headed to San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons resort in Taormina, Sicily. Those who watched The White Lotus Season 2 might recognize the hotel that Bezos and Sánchez are staying in.

The hotel offers ultra-luxury accommodations ranging from €1,900–2,500 per night (about $2,200–2,900) for standard rooms. Premium suites with plunge pools and terraces soar to nearly $8,000 per night. Guests can choose from a menu of lavish suites, like the Etna Suite and Teatro Suite, many of which include private terraces, plunge pools, and sweeping sea or volcano views. With Michelin‑starred dining, cliffside infinity pools, and historic 14th-century architecture, the setting becomes more than a hotel — it’s a palatial sanctuary befitting a billionaire honeymoon.

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