Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and one of the world’s most influential business figures, is now making headlines not just for his ventures but for his love life. His relationship with Lauren Sánchez, a former TV personality and helicopter pilot, has shown a softer, more personal side of the billionaire — one filled with laughter, romance, and family.

Bezos’ first great love story began in the early ’90s, when he married MacKenzie Scott (then Tuttle). The couple built a life and a family of four children together while Jeff was laying the foundation for Amazon. Their 25-year marriage ended in 2019, but they parted on remarkably good terms. MacKenzie went on to become one of the world’s richest women and a leading philanthropist, while the two continued to co-parent and show support for one another publicly.

Around that same time, Bezos’ bond with Lauren Sánchez began to capture attention. A charismatic entrepreneur with a passion for aviation, Lauren brought new energy into his life. Their relationship quickly grew, with the couple spotted at events, on vacations, and even sharing personal moments on social media. Lauren has described Jeff as a “goofball” who keeps her laughing, while Jeff has seemed visibly happier and more relaxed since they began dating.

Their romance reached a milestone in May 2023, when Bezos proposed aboard his $500 million yacht, the Koru, while attending the Cannes Film Festival in France. Lauren’s dazzling ring and their blended family of seven children (his four and her three) became symbols of their new beginning together. Friends like Bill Gates joined in celebrating their engagement off the Amalfi Coast.

Beyond love, Bezos continues to focus on philanthropy, having co-founded the “Day One Fund” and signed the “Giving Pledge” to donate much of his wealth. Stepping back from Amazon’s CEO role in 2021, he’s now devoted more time to his passions like Blue Origin and The Washington Post.

Interestingly, Bezos isn’t alone in spotlighting family in recent years. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, welcomed his third child with wife Priscilla Chan in 2023, reflecting a broader trend of billionaire entrepreneurs embracing family life alongside their business empires.

In the end, Jeff Bezos’ story — from his enduring first marriage to his high-profile romance with Lauren Sánchez — shows that even at the highest levels of success, the pursuit of love, laughter, and family remains universal.