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Lauren Sanchez was spotted turning heads in a figure-hugging dress as she joined her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, for a star-studded dinner at the White House.
The 54-year-old wore a red Rasario off-shoulder lace and satin gown with a corset that retails for $2,200 for the event.
Bezos looked dapper in a black tuxedo as they made their way inside to join the likes of Robert De Niro as part of President Biden's state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister.
Sanchez's long raven hair was tucked behind her ears, revealing her large diamond earrings.
As the pair passed reporters, Bezos merely said 'hello' when asked if he would be donating to the Biden campaign.
The 54-year-old wore a red Rasario off-shoulder lace and satin gown with a corset that retails for $2,200 for the event
Bezos looked dapper in a black tuxedo as they made their way inside to join the likes of Robert De Niro as part of President Biden's state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister
As the pair passed reporters, Bezos merely said 'hello' when asked if he would be donating to the Biden campaign
The bride-to-be opened up about the moment Bezos asked her to marry him in an interview featured in the November issue of Vogue
It's unclear when Sanchez and Bezos started dating, but their romance was first exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019, while they were both married to other people.
Soon after, the Bezos divorced Mackenzie Scott, his wife of more than 25 years and the mother of his four children, while Sanchez left her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell.
Whitesell, the executive chairman of the entertainment agency Endeavor, was reportedly the one who introduced her to Bezos.
The bride-to-be opened up about the moment Bezos asked her to marry him in an interview featured in the November issue of Vogue.
She recalled how he popped the question on his yacht after they enjoyed a romantic dinner under the stars together.
Bezos hid the pink diamond engagement ring under her pillow, and she admitted that she almost 'blacked out' when she saw it.
Sanchez said they were in the early stages of planning their nuptials, noting that she was more focused on the billionaire's 60th birthday party at the time.
She recalled how he popped the question on his yacht after they enjoyed a romantic dinner under the stars together
It's unclear when Sanchez and Bezos started dating, but their romance was first exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019, while they were both married to other people
They made their first public appearance together in May of that year, and four years later, they got engaged in May 2023
Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen arrive at the Booksellers area of the White House for the State Dinner
'We're still thinking about the wedding and what it's going to be. Is it going to be big? Is it going to be overseas? We don't know yet,' she explained.
The state dinner was honoring Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, with other figures including Bill and Hillary Clinton also present.
Guests in bright spring colors and lots of shimmery gowns chatted politics and talked shop as they strolled in.
In addition to Bezos, other business moguls in attendance included JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
The first lady wore a hand-embroidered evening gown in sapphire ombré by Oscar de la Renta.
Mrs. Kishida wore a flowing royal blue dress with a black belt and black floral embellishments on her neckline.
Legendary singer Paul Simon will perform for guests after their meal of home cured salmon, rib eye steak and salted caramel pistachio cake with cherry ice cream.
Biden is hosting Kishida for the first state visit by a Japanese leader in nine years. A state dinner is the highest honor the United States can give an ally.
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