Background

Lauren Sánchez was born on December 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a second-generation Mexican-American family

Career Start

Lauren Sánchez began her career in broadcasting as a desk assistant at KCOP-TV in Los Angeles.

Television Success

Sánchez gained fame as a co-host on KTTV's "Good Day LA" and as an anchor for the Fox 11 News at Ten

Emmy Recognition

Sánchez work earned her an Emmy nomination for her role as an anchor on the sports magazine show "Going Deep

Aerial Film Pioneer

In 2016, she founded Black Ops Aviation, the first female-owned aerial film production company, combining her passion for media and aviation.

Acting Ventures

Sánchez has appeared in several films and TV shows, including "Hollywood Homicide" and "Ted 2," often portraying news reporters or journalists.

Family Life

Lauren Sánchez has three children from previous relationships, including two with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell and one with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez.

Philanthropic Efforts

As Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, she is dedicated to environmental causes and early childhood education

Relationship with Jeff Bezos

1. Lauren began dating Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2018, and their engagement in May 2023 has drawn significant media attention, marking a new chapter in her life.