Rosie O’Donnell recently took to Instagram to express her disgust over Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. The star-studded event, attended by A-list celebrities such as Sydney Sweeney and Leonardo DiCaprio, sparked controversy and protests from locals in Venice.
In her Instagram post, O’Donnell criticized the billionaires’ gathering, condemning the excessive display of wealth. She specifically called out Oprah for her attendance at the event, questioning her friendship with Bezos and expressing dismay over his treatment of employees. O’Donnell also took aim at Sanchez, referring to her as a “fake fem bot wife” and questioning Bezos’ decision to choose her over his ex-wife, Mackenzie Scott.
Oprah was not the only celebrity in attendance at the Bezos wedding. Longtime friend Gayle King also joined her, having previously bonded with Sanchez during a space flight courtesy of Bezos’ Blue Origin company earlier in the year. O’Donnell further elaborated on her criticisms of Bezos in a post on her Substack page.
Joining O’Donnell in criticizing the lavish affair was Oscar winner Charlize Theron, who made a snarky remark about the wedding guests at her annual party for the Africa Outreach Project. Theron joked about not receiving an invite to the Bezos wedding, stating that she and her guests were cool, unlike the attendees at the event.
Earlier this year, O’Donnell made headlines for revealing that she had left the United States following the re-election of Donald Trump. She currently resides in Ireland and has stated that she has no plans to return to the U.S. until Trump is out of office, citing concerns about the political climate and accountability for alleged crimes.
The controversy surrounding the Bezos wedding continues to generate discussion and debate among celebrities and the public alike. As the event fades into memory, the criticisms and backlash serve as a reminder of the complexities of wealth, power, and influence in today’s society.
