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Lauren Sanchez has given a behind-the-scenes look at the ‘intimate dinner’ her billionaire boyfriend Jeff Bezos surprised her with in honor of her 53rd birthday.
The former news anchor took to Instagram on Monday to share a compilation video highlighting all of her celebrations this month, from the luncheon with her girlfriends in Malibu to the soirée hosted by her Amazon founder beau.
Sanchez, whose birthday was on December 19, was dressed to impress in a black mini dress featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and crystal embellishments for her surprise birthday dinner at the Hollywood hotspot Horses.
Jeff Bezos threw his long-time girlfriend Lauren Sanchez a surprise 53rd birthday dinner
Sanchez, whose birthday was on December 19, took to Instagram on Monday to share a compilation video highlighting all of her celebrations this month
She shared a video of herself sitting next to Bezos, 58, as a server brought her out an elaborate dessert topped with a spun sugar dome.
A photo from the evening shows her posing with her long-time boyfriend and a few of her gal pals, including Kimora Lee Simmons.
Bezos was spotted having a private dinner with Jay-Z at Horses last month amid reports that they are interested in buying the Washington Commanders from embattled owner Daniel Snyder.
The restaurant is usually closed on Mondays, but the owner opened the doors for the two billionaires and their group.
Bezos’ dinner for Sanchez was just one of many parties leading up to her birthday, which she has been celebrating with her friends and family for weeks.
Philanthropist Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen — wife of billionaire investor Marc Andreessen — hosted a ‘hottest 25th birthday’ lunch for Sanchez at her mansion in Malibu on December 8.
The former news anchor shared a video of herself sitting next to Bezos, 58, as a server brought her out an elaborate dessert topped with a spun sugar dome
Sanchez was dressed to impress in a black mini dress featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and crystal embellishments
In the video’s caption, Sanchez recalled how Bezos ‘gave a speech that had everyone in the room laughing and crying’
The Black Ops Aviation founder was treated to a helicopter cake — a tribute to both her piloting skills and aerial filming company.
‘Hottest 25th Birthday — We all LOVE you’ was written in fondant letter across the side of the confection.
Sanchez showed off her toned stomach in a cropped royal blue satin blazer that was worn over a black lace bustier and a matching pencil skirt.
Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner were among the dozens of famous guests, which included Simmons, actress Sara Foster, jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, Baby2Baby co-CEO Kelly Sawyer, and beauty mogul Tina Chen Craig.
The birthday girl was also joined by her sister Elena Sanchez Blair and October Gonzalez, the wife of her former NFL star ex Tony Gonzales.
Sanchez and Gonzales share a 21-year-old son, Nikko Gonzales, and she has become close with her oldest child’s stepmother.
Over the weekend, Sanchez and Bezos enjoyed a lavish birthday dinner with her kids at Nobu in Malibu, and she included a photo of herself getting her hair and makeup done before
The mom also posted footage of her three kids walking in front of her in what appeared to be a private yard
Sanchez had a more casual birthday celebration with her younger sister Elena Sanchez Blair
The sisters were joined by October Gonzalez, who is the wife of former NFL star Tony Gonzalez. Gonzalez is Sanchez’s 21-year-old son Nikko’s stepmother
Sanchez Blair celebrated her big sister by sharing throwback photos of her holding her when she was a baby
‘Lauren, my kids’ other mother, my best friend, my ride or die, I hope you know how much I love you! Happy Birthday!!’ she wrote in the caption
The mother of three has two younger children with her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell, a son, Evan Whitesell, 16, and a daughter, Eleanor Whitesell, 14.
Over the weekend, Sanchez and Bezos enjoyed a lavish birthday dinner at Nobu in Malibu with Nikko and another teen who appeared to be her daughter. It’s unclear if her younger son was there as well.
She included a photo of herself getting her hair and makeup done before the dinner, as well as footage of her three kids walking in front of her in what appeared to be a private yard.
Sanchez also celebrated her birthday with a helicopter outing and a casual get-together with her sister and October that was held at someone’s home.
‘I just wanted to express my gratitude for the amazing experiences and love that I’ve received for my birthday,’ she wrote in the video’s caption.
‘First and foremost, I was blessed to have such an incredible birthday celebration thrown by my dear friend Laura [Andreessen] (my wonder twin), from the helicopter cake, to the poem she wrote, to the most beautiful setting in the world. It was pure perfection. The room was filled with the most incredible and supportive women, and I am so grateful to call them all friends.
Sanchez, who is a licensed helicopter pilot, enjoyed a flight with her friend as part of her birthday celebrations this month
The birthday girl was treated to plenty of flowers this month in honor of her birthday
Sanchez included plenty of pictures of her birthday desserts in the video
The Black Ops Aviation founder had not one but two cakes that paid tribute to both her piloting skills and aerial filming company
‘Then…my love surprised me with an intimate dinner where he gave a speech that had everyone in the room laughing and crying,’ she continued. ‘And, of course, my children each had their own special way of saying happy birthday which filled my heart. They truly mean the world to me. I have never felt more loved and appreciated.
‘Thank you to everyone who made me feel so special and blessed on my birthday.’
Jenner paid tribute to Sanchez on Instagram Monday while sharing photos from her birthday luncheon in Malibu earlier this month.
‘Happy birthday to gorgeous @laurensanchez!! You are beautiful inside and out and are the most amazing friend, mom, partner, sister and always there for everyone you know and love!!! I hope your special day is magical and may all your days be filled with love, peace, health and joy!! Love you!!!!!’ she wrote.
Meanwhile, Sanchez Blair celebrated her big sister by sharing throwback photos of her holding her when she was a baby.
‘That baby in this photo is me. And holding me is my sister, the day I was born,’ she wrote. ‘Thank Goodness someone took these photos of the exact moment when we met. What a gift. I don’t remember it of course, but I feel it. Because she has been holding me like this both literally and metaphorically ever since.
Earlier this month, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen hosted a ‘hottest 25th birthday’ lunch for Sanchez at her mansion in Malibu that was attended by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner
Sanchez struck a pose with Kardashian, who was seated next to her and dressed in camouflage
Sanchez showed off her toned stomach in a cropped royal blue satin blazer that was worn over a black lace bustier and a matching pencil skirt
‘She and I, we get each other and nobody comes between me and my sister. Today is her birthday!! Lauren, my kids’ other mother, my best friend, my ride or die, I hope you know how much I love you! Happy Birthday!! I have never seen you happier and I [know] it’s just the beginning. I love you!’
Sanchez’s celebrations are likely only getting started, as she and her longtime love will undoubtedly be celebrating the holidays in style. Last January, they rang in 2022 aboard a chartered luxury yacht in the Caribbean.
It’s unclear when exactly Bezos and Sanchez’s first got together, but their affair was exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019.
Soon after, the entrepreneur and investor split from his wife of over 25 years and the mother of his four children, MacKenzie Scott, 52.
Following their divorce, Scott became one of the richest women in the world, with a four percent stake in Amazon.
Sanchez was also married to Whitesell when her relationship with Bezos was outed. Her then-husband was reportedly the one who introduced her to Bezos in the first place.
Sanchez took to the sand to take photos with her friends during the celebration hosted by Arrillaga-Andreessen (third from right)
‘The room was filled with the most incredible and supportive women, and I am so grateful to call them all friends,’ Sanchez wrote of the party
Sanchez’s birthday celebrations are only getting started, as she and Bezos like to celebrate the holidays in style. In January, they rang in 2022 aboard a yacht in the Caribbean (pictured)
Bezo and Sanchez opened up about how they are ‘teammates’ in their first sit-down interview that aired on CNN last month
Whitesell, a powerful man in his own right, is the executive chairman of Endeavor, the parent company of talent agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME).
Bezos and Scott finalized their divorce in April 2019 — the same month that Sanchez and Whitesell ended their marriage.
The couple made their first public appearance together in May 2019, before jetting off to St. Barts for the holidays. Months later, they made their red carpet debut in January 2020.
Bezos and Sanchez have spent the past three years traveling the world, and they did their first sit-down television interview together last month.
‘We’re really great teammates, and we also have a lot of fun together and we love each other,’ she told CNN, adding: ‘We always look at each other and we’re the team.’
‘It’s easy. We bring each other energy, we respect each other. So, it’s fun to work together,’ Bezos agreed.
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