Lauren Sánchez may be days away from tying the knot with the world’s second richest man, but the internet is convinced her eyes, and maybe her heart, wander elsewhere. The 54-year-old former TV host and helicopter pilot, currently engaged to tycoon Jeff Bezos, is once again making waves online ahead of their lavish Venice wedding.
And it has everything to do with Leonardo DiCaprio.
A resurfaced clip from the 10th annual LACMA Art & Film Gala in 2021 is reigniting rumors and mockery, all thanks to Sánchez’s star-struck moment with DiCaprio. The now-viral video shows her all but swooning in the actor’s presence, seemingly unable to look away from him. While DiCaprio stood casual with one hand in his pocket, Sánchez leaned in close, smiling wide, and fully transfixed on the Oscar winner, all while Bezos stood awkwardly beside them.
Men, find someone who looks at you the way Lauren Sanchez looks at Leonardo DiCaprio.
— Cryptid Politics 🇺🇸🐊 (@CryptidPolitics) May 27, 2025
“Men, find someone who looks at you the way Lauren Sanchez looks at Leonardo DiCaprio,” one X user wrote, capturing the viral moment. Another commented, “Why does she have to flirt with every man except Jeff.” To this, another user replied, “Jeff is the guy who is only there to give her the lifestyle she wants.”
The flame-fanning didn’t stop there. One viewer joked that Bezos might never get “the emotional and sexual best” of his fiancée. Back in 2021, even E! News poked fun with the tweet, “Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend was caught gazing at into Leonardo DiCaprio’s eyes and honestly, we don’t blame her.”
A user replied, “Did anyone really believe she was dating him for charm & good looks? Pst-please!”
When the clip went viral, Jeff Bezos joined in on the fun with a cheeky response. He posted a photo of himself standing beside a sign that read, “Danger! Steep Cliff. Fatal Drop,” and jokingly captioned it, “Leo, come over here, I want to show you something.”
His witty comeback only amped up the online chatter, with fans flooding the comments and turning the moment into a full-blown meme fest.
Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend was caught gazing at into Leonardo DiCaprio’s eyes and honestly, we don’t blame her👀 pic.twitter.com/6XD3XxONDz
— E! News (@enews) November 9, 2021
And why is this old clip in limelight once again? Something similar happened recently.
At the 2025 amfAR Gala in Cannes, Sánchez and DiCaprio had another headline-worthy moment. The video shows DiCaprio approaching Bezos and Sánchez’s table. As he leans in, Sánchez appears to go for a kiss on his cheek, but stops just shy. DiCaprio, meanwhile, places a hand on each of their arms, making it look like a lighthearted group hug; or an attempt to defuse the moment.
Still, fans weren’t buying the innocence.
“Body language is screaming. Even billionaires love Leo!” one Instagram user commented.
The timing couldn’t be messier. The couple is reportedly finalizing details for an extravagant Italian wedding this summer, while Sánchez just returned from a lavish bachelorette celebration in France.
For critics, this is more than innocent admiration, it’s confirmation of long-held suspicions. Many have questioned the chemistry between Sánchez and Bezos, calling out awkward body language, forced affection, and what some call “a transactional love story.”
Her history doesn’t help quiet the noise. Sánchez was previously married to Hollywood power player Patrick Whitesell and reportedly began dating Bezos while both were still married. Their divorces finalized in 2019, the same year the pair went public.
But her past flames continue to speak. Former NFL wide receiver Anthony Miller, once engaged to Sánchez, didn’t hold back in a 2019 interview. “I couldn’t really trust her… She was cheating on me with other guys,” he said, with close friends labeling her “an opportunist.”
The body language between Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos 🥴
He knows she’s performing for the cameras. Way too thirsty. Few weeks left to call off the wedding! We’ll see. pic.twitter.com/UZ1WYAiWL2
— Link Lauren (@itslinklauren) May 23, 2025
No wonder Bezos, still smarting from his $38 billion split with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, is playing it safe this time, with a rock-solid prenup reportedly in place before he says “I do.”
The rumors surrounding Sanchez haven’t stopped her headline-making fashion choices either. From her Trump inauguration bralette that reportedly caught Mark Zuckerberg’s eyes, to skimpy Cannes outfits, Sánchez knows how to keep the conversation and controversy going.
As her wedding to Bezos draws near, critics and fans alike are left asking. Is this power couple really built to last, or is Lauren Sánchez just playing the long game with the wrong billionaire?
Scroll to catch some glimpses together.
Sanchez’s dress at Trump’s inauguration drew massive criticism.
The couple reportedly started dating while still being married to their respective spouses at that time. Their pair came to light in 2019.
All eyes are on their upcoming wedding, already labelled by ‘wedding of the century’ by many.
