Jeff Bezos' Wealth Maneuvering May Let Lauren Sánchez Cash In

Jeff Bezos, the Amazon tycoon, reportedly enjoys a lavish lifestyle with his vast $246 billion wealth. However, his recent stock transactions have piqued interest among followers. Since marrying media figure Lauren Sánchez, 55, on June 27, Bezos, 61, has divested $5.7 billion in Amazon shares. Their extravagant wedding in Venice, Italy, cost an estimated $20 million, receiving global media attention for its luxury.As noted by The New York Post, Bezos began selling notable shares during his wedding weekend, with a cumulative $13.6 billion sold in the past year. Bloomberg indicates that Bezos frequently leverages stock sales—totaling $50 billion since 2002—to fund his various ventures, including Blue Origin.While controlling approximately 884 million shares (about 8% of Amazon), Bezos capitalizes on a notable 38% increase in stock value since April. Speculation among online users suggests that his marriage to Sánchez might affect his finances, raising eyebrows about potential cash flow issues following their expensive nuptials.