Lauren Sánchez, the 55-year-old helicopter pilot, author, and fiancée of Jeff Bezos, embraced the “new year, new me” spirit with a stunning hair transformation. She debuted honey-blonde highlights and a slightly longer hairstyle in a captivating Instagram post on December 31st, 2024. Celebrity hairstylist Pete Burkill, known for his work with stars like Megan Fox and Katy Perry, crafted Sánchez’s updated look.
Sánchez paired her new hairdo with a vibrant yellow minidress and large gold hoop earrings. Her makeup featured a flawless complexion, glossy pink lips, and long lashes. The photo’s caption, “New hair, who dis? Excited for tonight. Happy New Year everyone. So excited for 2025,” garnered compliments from celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Kris Jenner, and Katy Perry.
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2024 marked a year of significant milestones for Sánchez. She published her first children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew to Space,” and celebrated her son Nikko Gonzalez’s foray into modeling, including his runway debut for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Men’s Fashion Week and his college graduation.
Perhaps the most prominent event was Sánchez’s Met Gala debut alongside her fiancé, Jeff Bezos. The couple graced the red carpet in coordinating black and white ensembles. Sánchez wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown with a unique “shattered glass” skirt, while Bezos opted for a classic suit and bow tie.
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Prior to the Met Gala, the couple attended a pre-party at La Mercerie in New York City, where Sánchez donned a sheer little black dress. Their engagement, announced in May 2023, has sparked considerable interest, with recent rumors swirling about a lavish $600 million Christmas wedding in Aspen, Colorado.
Bezos swiftly debunked these rumors, originating from articles in The New York Post and The Daily Mail, emphasizing the importance of media literacy in the age of rapidly spreading misinformation. He clarified that the reports were entirely false and urged the public to approach news with a healthy dose of skepticism. Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, had publicly questioned the credibility of the rumored wedding cost, prompting Bezos’s direct response.
