Rosie O'Donnell Slams Bezos' 'Fake Fembot' Wife
Rosie O'Donnell has thrown down the gauntlet in a high-profile celebrity clash, publicly taking aim at Jeff Bezos and his new wife, Lauren Sánchez. The outspoken actress and TV personality unleashed a scathing critique on Instagram and her Substack newsletter, branding Sánchez a "fake fembot wife," as reported by TMZ. She accused Bezos of abandoning his down-to-earth ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, for a woman emblematic of excess. This verbal takedown comes amid growing backlash over the couple's extravagant wedding in Venice, Italy, which reportedly cost a staggering $50,000 per guest.
A Celebrity Takedown Unfolds on Social Media
Rosie O'Donnell didn't hold back when she posted a before-and-after photo of Lauren Sánchez on Instagram, mocking the bride's appearance and questioning Bezos' choice to leave Scott, who is widely regarded as a philanthropic figure. O'Donnell's Substack post went further, painting the wedding as a grotesque display of billionaire excess that made her stomach turn seeing billionaires "gathering in the gross excess of it all," as reported by TMZ. She criticized the gathering of the ultra-wealthy, suggesting that the event was tone-deaf given the millions of Americans struggling with cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
This public roasting by O'Donnell adds fuel to the fire surrounding the Bezos-Sánchez nuptials, which have already drawn criticism from other celebrities. Charlize Theron reportedly said, "I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that's OK because they suck and we're cool," according to TMZ. Despite the shade, Sánchez appears unfazed, seemingly embracing the spotlight that comes with being Mrs. Bezos.
The Lavish Venice Wedding: A $50,000 per Guest Affair
The Bezos-Sánchez wedding was nothing short of a spectacle. According to reports, the couple spent $50,000 per guest, with a guest list just shy of 200 people, pushing the total cost to a minimum of $10 million. The multi-day celebration took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, and included a black-tie ceremony followed by lavish parties attended by A-list celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The couple stayed at the luxurious Aman Venice hotel, where rooms range from $2,000 to $10,000 per night, and the entire hotel was booked for the duration of the festivities. Food on the menu for the wedding weekend featured gourmet Italian fare, including pizza prepared onsite by a renowned Neapolitan chef, fried zucchini flowers, arancini, octopus, and cod, with desserts like pastries and lemon cakes sourced from local Venetian vendors. The couple also asked guests to donate to Venetian charities instead of bringing in traditional wedding gifts, highlighting their desire to support the city's artisanal heritage amid ongoing local protests against the event.
The Public Spectacle and Private Lives
Jeff Bezos, estimated to be worth $230 billion, and Lauren Sánchez, an Emmy-winning journalist, have been in the public eye since their relationship became known in 2019. Their engagement was confirmed in May 2023, and the wedding marks a significant milestone in their high-profile romance. Despite the criticism, the couple's lavish celebration reflects their status and the lifestyle that comes with their wealth.
The wedding also symbolically merges their families, with Bezos sharing four children with his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, and Sánchez bringing three children from previous relationships.
What This Means for Celebrity Culture
This story offers a front-row seat to a celebrity feud that mixes glamour with grit, excess with ethics, and public celebration with private criticism. Whether you cheer, jeer, or simply watch in fascination, the Bezos-Sánchez wedding and Rosie O'Donnell's fiery response shows us the drama never ends for the rich and famous.
As the dust settles on one of the most talked-about weddings of the year, the clash between lavish celebration and pointed celebrity critique offers a revealing glimpse into the cultural fault lines that define our times.
References: Rosie O'Donnell Slams Jeff Bezos, Calls Lauren Sanchez 'Fake Fembot Wife' | Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Spending $50K Per Guest at Venetian Wedding | Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Venice Wedding | Sorry, We Didn't Get the Bezos-Sanchez Invite ...
