Lauren Sánchez Biography
Lauren Sánchez is an American TV personality and journalist who rose to fame for her regular appearances on Larry King Live, The Joy Behar Show, and Showbiz Tonight. She even spent several years working as a guest host on KTTV’s FOX 11 Good Day LA show. Sanchez has also earned more fame for making various cameo appearances in films and Tv series like Fight Club, Hollywood Homicide, Cellular and the Fantastic. She is also the current girlfriend of American billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos.
Sanchez was born and raised by a working-class Mexican-American family living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She grew up as a very smart young girl who focused on her dream to be a journalist. Lauren attended Del Norte High School based in her hometown. From there, she enrolled at El Camino College in Torrance, CA, and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in journalism. Lauren wrote news updates for the school’s magazine at El Camino College. She was then able to join the University of Southern California where she graduated with her master’s degree in Journalism and communication.
Lauren began her career officially as a desk assistant for KCOP News based in Los Angeles. From there, she worked as a news anchor and reporter for KTVK News based in Phoenix, Arizona. She spent around four to five years working in Arizona before finally joining the FOX Sports News network. Her work with FOX Sports earned her an Emmy nomination for best sports anchor. She also worked as an entertainment reporter for FSN’s Best Damn Sports Period before returning back to KCOP News in 1999.
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Sanchez was assigned to present the station’s UPN 13 News. She also appears as a reporter on FOX 11’s 10 pm news on KTTV news based in Los Angeles. Lauren then went on to appear in nationally syndicated shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Good Day LA, Extra, and other national Tv Shows. Lauren is also the founder of her own Black Ops Aviation which is currently termed as the first female-owned aerial film production. She is currently working in her Blacks Ops Aviation as a Manager and CEO.
Lauren Sánchez Age
How old is Jeff Bezos’ Girlfriend? Lauren is 54 years old as of 2023. She was born Lauren Wendy Sánchez on December 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. In addition, Lauren celebrates her birthday on December 19th every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Sagittarius.
Lauren Sánchez Height
How tall is Lauren Sanchez? Sanchez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m). She also weighs approximately 58 to 60 kilograms (130 to 132 Ibs). Additionally, Lauren’s other body measurements are 35-24-33 inches. Her hair color is Black and her eye color is dark brown.
Lauren Sánchez Parents
Sanchez’s Parents are Ray Sanchez (father) and Eleanor Sanchez (mother). Ray is a retired mechanic and flight instructor who was born in Mexico but grew up in New Mexico. Her mother is a also New Mexico native and a homemaker. Lauren grew up alongside her two siblings named Michael Sanchez and Elen Sanchez Blair. Her parents are still living in New Mexico with her siblings.
Lauren Sánchez Jeff Bezos Engaged
Are Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Engaged? Lauren is currently dating Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Previously, she was in a relationship with a former NFL tight-end player named Tony Gonzalez from 2001 to 2004. She now shares custody of her firstborn son with Tony. Lauren was also married to Patrick Whitesell, a Hollywood agent from 2005 until 2018.
She has two kids from that marriage. Lauren and Jeff met and began dating after Lauren divorced Patrick back in 2018. Her extramarital affair with Jeff was the cause of her divorce from Patrick. In 2021, Lauren was spotted by the paparazzi wearing a very expensive and huge ring on a very specific finger. Therefore, sparking rumors that Lauren and Jeff are engaged. Lauren is now the step bother of Jeff’s son Preston Bezos and his other two siblings.
Lauren Sánchez Children
Sanchez is the mother of three children. One of them is named Nikko Sanchez Gonzalez. He was born in early 2001 when Lauren was dating NFL star, Tony Gonzalez. Her other two children are named Evan Whitesell who was born in 2006 and Ella Whitsell who was born in 2008. Lauren’s ex-husband Patrick Whitesell is the father of her other two children.
Lauren Sánchez Leornardo DiCaprio
In 2021, Lauren made headlines on all celebrity news and blogs after a video of her interacting with Leonardo Di Caprio went viral online. It was alleged that Lauren was thirsting over Leonardo during the entire time they talked. However, Lauren has never dated Leonardo Di Caprio before. She has also not commented on the ridiculous rumors about her interaction with Leornardo.
Lauren Sánchez Net Worth
Sanchez has an estimated net worth of around $10 million. This amount has been calculated according to her assets and the number of properties under her name. Lauren’s primary source of income is her career as a broadcast journalist and TV personality.
Lauren Sánchez Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez is a former American NFL player from Torrance, California. He is highly regarded as one of the most excellent tight ends ever in the NFL. Tony’s recorded 40-yard dash time is 4.49 seconds. Tony and Gonzalez began dating back in early 2000. They later welcomed their first child together in 2001. Therefore, Lauren and Tony share one son together named Nikko Gonzalez.