Lauren Sanchez attended a White House dinner with her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, wearing a figure-hugging garment that drew attention.
The 54-year-old attended the event in a red Rasario off-shoulder lace and satin gown with a corset priced at $2,200.
Bezos arrived at President Biden’s state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister in a black tuxedo, alongside Robert De Niro and other guests.
Sanchez slipped her long raven hair behind her ears, showing her huge diamond earrings.
When asked if he would donate to Biden’s campaign, Bezos simply said ‘hi’ as they passed reporters.
The 54-year-old wore a red Rasario off-shoulder lace and satin gown with a corset that retails for $2,200 for the event
Bezos looked dapper in a black tuxedo as they made their way inside to join the likes of Robert De Niro as part of President Biden’s state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister
As the pair passed reporters, Bezos merely said ‘hello’ when asked if he would be donating to the Biden campaign
In an article published in the November issue of Vogue, the bride-to-be discussed the moment Bezos asked her to marry him.
The National Enquirer revealed Sanchez and Bezos’ affair in January 2019, when they were both married to other people.
Soon after, the Bezos divorced Mackenzie Scott, his wife of over 25 years and the mother of his four children, and Sanchez divorced her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell.
Whitesell, the executive chairman of Endeavor, reportedly introduced her to Bezos.
They made their first public appearance together in May of that year and were engaged four years later in May 2023.
In an article published in the November issue of Vogue, the bride-to-be discussed the moment Bezos proposed marriage.
She recalled how he proposed on his yacht after they had a lovely meal beneath the stars together.
Bezos concealed the pink diamond engagement ring under her pillow, admitting she almost ‘blacked out’ upon seeing it.
Sanchez stated that they were in the early stages of planning their wedding, but that she was more focused on the billionaire’s 60th birthday celebration at the time.
She recalled how he popped the question on his yacht after they enjoyed a romantic dinner under the stars together
It’s unclear when Sanchez and Bezos started dating, but their romance was first exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019, while they were both married to other people
They made their first public appearance together in May of that year, and four years later, they got engaged in May 2023
President Joe Biden listens as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks ahead of a toast during a State Dinner at the White House
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen arrive in the Booksellers area of the White House for the State Dinner.
‘We’re still thinking about the wedding and what it will be. Is it going to be huge? Will it take place overseas? We don’t know yet,” she explained.
The state dinner was in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and other guests included Bill and Hillary Clinton.
As they walked in, guests dressed in vibrant spring hues and shimmering gowns discussed politics and shopping.
Bezos was joined by Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple.
Oscar de la Renta’s hand-embroidered sapphire ombré evening gown was worn by the First Lady.
Mrs. Kishida donned a flowing royal blue dress with a black belt and black floral decorations at the neckline.
Following a lunch of home-cured salmon, rib eye steak, and salted caramel pistachio cake with cherry ice cream, guests will be treated to a performance by legendary vocalist Paul Simon.
Biden is welcoming Kishida for the first state visit by a Japanese leader in 9 years.A state dinner is the highest honor the United States can bestow upon an ally.