Charlize Theron slams jeff bezos and lauren sanchez's extravagant wedding

In Italy, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez celebrated their wedding in Venice on June 27, 2025, in a highly publicized and extravagant ceremony attended by numerous celebrities including the Kardashians, Leonard DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, and Bill Gates. The lavish event drew attention not only due to its star-studded guest list but also because of the protests from local residents, frustrated by the increasing tourism that such high-profile events attract in the city. Charlize Theron, while hosting her annual charity event in Los Angeles only two days later, made a pointed remark about not being invited to the wedding, humorously suggesting they were among the few not to receive an invitation. Her comments highlighted a broader discontent with the elite, referring to the attendees as 'sucking', and emphasized her belief that her supporters represented a more 'cool' counterpoint to the wealthy guests of the wedding. At her event, Theron further vented frustrations about current social issues in the United States, including immigration policies and gender rights, connecting her disapproval of Bezos’s celebration to a wider political critique. The extravagant nature of the wedding, estimated to cost between $46 and $55 million, was perceived by Theron as misaligned with the current socio-political climate where many are facing significant issues. The contrasting responses between Theron's criticism and praise from others like Mia Farrow for Bezos’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, shed light on the differing perspectives regarding wealth and philanthropy, especially as Scott has been recognized for her extensive charitable work since their divorce in 2019. As celebrations occurred in a bubble of wealth, dissent erupted among those who not only feel disconnected from such excess but also feel affected by the policies and societal changes shaped by individuals like Jeff Bezos.