Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have touched down in Venice this week to attend the lavish wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
The billionaire entrepreneur, 61, and the former journalist, 55, went public with their romance in 2019 and announced their engagement in 2023 after four years of dating.
While details of the ceremony remain tightly guarded, the extravagant affair hasn’t been well received by everyone. Locals have voiced their disapproval through protests, with banners, posters, and signs criticizing the event seen around the city.
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, have arrived in Italy, following the bride’s Parisian bachelorette party last month. Other notable figures spotted in Venice include Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Bill Gates.
As the couple prepares to say "I do," here's a look at the major celebrities seen in Venice, their net worths, and how they built their empires.
Although the full guest list hasn’t been made public, reports suggest numerous high-profile names were invited to celebrate the occasion. Approximately 200 guests were personally invited, with Brides.com estimating the cost per person at around $50,000—bringing the total to a rumored $10 million.