Jeff Bezos wedding: When Jeff Bezos married MacKenzie Scott in 1993, Amazon was just a fledgling online book retailer. The couple, who share four children, built their life and empire together over 25 years — but entered the marriage without a prenuptial agreement. That decision became a pivotal detail during their high-profile 2019 divorce.
The result? MacKenzie walked away with a 4% stake in Amazon, instantly becoming one of the world’s wealthiest women. Her current net worth, according to Forbes, stands at approximately $165.3 billion. The absence of a prenup not only made headlines but also reshaped conversations around wealth, marriage, and asset protection.
Bezos’ round two is with a different approach
Now, as Bezos, net worth of $220 billion, prepares to marry former TV anchor Lauren Sánchez, he’s taking a much more cautious approach. Legal experts suggest that this time, the Amazon founder has opted for a comprehensive and heavily negotiated prenuptial agreement.
According to Alphonse Provinziano, a Certified Family Law Specialist, the core of the agreement would revolve around protecting Bezos’ vast pre-marital assets. “There would be a clear enumeration of all business assets and ownership interests, stating these would be considered Jeff Bezos’ separate property,” Provinziano told HELLO!.
He added that such prenups typically include clauses ensuring that any work or effort by the new spouse does not entitle them to business-related gains. The process is both time-consuming and complex, often involving teams of lawyers. Bezos is also expected to cover Sánchez’s legal fees — standard practice in high-net-worth prenup negotiations.
Why is it so complex and time-intensive?
Dain Dreyer, partner at Dreyer & Mazaheri PLLC, explained that the challenge lies not in Bezos’ wealth, but its scope and complexity. “It’s not just US assets,” Dreyer noted. “You’re talking about global holdings, private investments, real estate, and even corporate governance structures. Structuring protections that are enforceable in all relevant jurisdictions is extremely difficult.”
The process, Dreyer said, likely took months and required coordination between top-tier lawyers, financial advisors, and valuation experts. “Transparency and fairness are essential,” he added, noting that any perceived imbalance could jeopardise the agreement’s enforceability.
With reports suggesting the wedding will take place next month, it’s believed that Bezos and Sánchez have already finalised and signed their prenuptial agreement. After months of meticulous planning and legal scrutiny, the couple is now expected to shift focus — from contract clauses to wedding vows.