Lauren Sanchez narrowly avoided a serious wardrobe malfunction while enjoying a luxurious Caribbean holiday with her husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The incident occurred as the couple hosted a star-studded gathering on Bezos' $500 million superyacht in St. Barts this week.
A Sunset Wardrobe Worry
The 56-year-old newlywed was photographed soaking up a gorgeous sunset on Tuesday, sporting a tiny zebra-print bikini that showcased her ample cleavage. Sanchez paired the revealing top with matching bottoms and a white sarong, keeping her hair in a casual high ponytail and accessorising with small black sunglasses. At one point, the Fly Who Flew To Space author was seen intently texting on her iPhone, seemingly unaware of her precarious swimwear situation.
This sunny soirée followed an earlier celebrity-hosted event on the mammoth vessel. OpenAI founder Sam Altman and Hollywood icon Leonardo DiCaprio were among the famous guests, with DiCaprio accompanied by his model girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti. The gathering appears part of an extended year-end break for the power couple before 2026 begins.
Bikini-Clad Birthday Celebrations Draw Criticism
Earlier in the week, Sanchez and Bezos were spotted in more vibrant celebrations at Nikki Beach, partying with bikini-clad bottle service staff for a friend's birthday. A video shared by Page Six captured Sanchez, dressed in a denim mini-skirt and tight brown top, standing on her seat and dancing while recording the festivities. Bezos, 61, clapped animatedly beside her in a blue shirt and sunglasses.
The clip showed staff entering with a huge bottle of champagne topped with a sparkler, accompanied by women in bikinis holding sparklers and a man on a motorbike. However, the display did not impress everyone on social media, where many commentators labelled the scene as 'tacky'.
One user on X expressed an 'unpopular opinion', stating there comes a point when 'you're too old for this'. Another critique read: 'One of the richest men in the world parading around partying with his 56-year-old teenager wife like a University of Miami fraternity brother. Exhausting and cringe.'
A Lavish First Holiday Season as Newlyweds
This year marks the couple's first Christmas and New Year as a married pair following their lavish Venetian wedding this summer. The estimated $20 million multi-day event featured a foam party on Bezos' yacht, a pre-nuptial dinner, and a post-wedding lunch at Harry's Bar. Celebrities like Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and Kim Kardashian attended, with performances from Ellie Goulding and Usher.
Sanchez's wedding gown, a high-neck, long-sleeved lace Dolce & Gabbana creation, reportedly took over 900 hours of atelier work. Throughout the weekend, she accessorised with custom items nodding to her new status, including a black rhinestone clutch bag reading 'Mrs. Bezos' in silver gems.
As they continue their St. Barts retreat, the couple's blend of extreme wealth, A-list friends, and unabashed revelry continues to captivate and polarise public opinion in equal measure.
