Lauren Sanchez’s star-studded bachelorette party in Paris is in full swing ahead of her upcoming wedding to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal the glamorous journalist, 55, has a full weekend of celebrations planned and kicked off her pre-wedding festivities with the help of her A-list pals, including Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Kris Jenner and more.
The Black Ops Aviation founder shared a first look from the start of the festivities to her Instagram on Thursday, posting a number of glamorous images and a glimpse at the dinner menu from her soirée.
The group were in high spirits, especially Kim who this week gave evidence at the trial of 10 people accused in connection with the 2016 robbery in Paris.
A source close to Kim told DailyMail.com: ‘Spending girl time at Lauren’s bachelorette was a great way to end the week after testifying. She’s glad it’s over but thankful she was asked to testify as part of the trial.’
Lauren and her famous friends enjoyed dinner at the historic Lafayette’s Paris restaurant in Paris, which offers refined French dishes with a modern twist.
They were treated to starters that included fried chicken, Caesar salad, and Norwegian smoked salmon, and a main course that featured mushroom rigatoni and roasted chicken.
Lauren Sanchez’s, 55, star-studded bachelorette party in Paris is in full swing ahead of her upcoming wedding to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61; she is pictured Thursday in Paris with October Gonzalez
DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal the glamorous journalist has a full weekend of celebrations planned and kicked off her pre-wedding festivities with the help of her A-list pals, including Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Kris Jenner and more
1 October Gonzalez; 2 Natasha Poonawalla; 3 Charissa Thompson; 4 Bego Amaya; 5 Elsa Marie Collins; 6 Kim Kardashian; 7 Elena Sanchez; 8 Lydia Kives; 9 Veronica Smiley Grazer; 10 Lauren Sanchez; 11 Katy Perry; 12 Kris Jenner
She shared a first look from the start of the festivities to her Instagram on Thursday, posting a number of glamorous images and a glimpse at the dinner menu from her soirée
The glowing star — who recently enjoyed a controversial trip into space with Katy — was pictured beaming while surrounded by her pals in the city of love.
‘Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the women who’ve lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way,’ she wrote in the caption.
Among the other friends who joined her was October Gonzalez, the wife of her football player ex Tony Gonzalez, with whom Lauren shares son Nikko, 24.
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Sanchez is on friendly terms with October, as the pair are often seen socializing with one another on a regular basis.
Not only has Lauren been on vacation with her former partner Tony and October, she regularly attends events with the 44-year-old and they even spent Thanksgiving together last year.
Tony and Lauren separated shortly after Nikko’s birth in February 2001.
Lauren was also joined by businesswoman Elsa Collins, Natasha Poonawalla, Lydia Kives, Charissa Thompson, and Veronica Smiley Grazer.
One group pH๏τo featured Lauren in the middle, with Katy positioned to her right and the Eiffel Tower behind them.
Lauren showed off her toned legs in a white mini dress and was pictured holding a glᴀss of champagne.
Next to Katy was Kris, who looked glamorous in a high-neck black gown.
Kim stood behind them, flashing her toned midriff in a bandeau top and high-waisted dark grey leggings that showed off her hourglᴀss curves.
Her gal pal Kim accompanied her on Thursday as they stepped out in Paris
Kim joined Lauren after recently giving evidence at the trial of 10 people accused in connection with her 2016 robbery in Paris
A source close to Kim told DailyMail.com: ‘Spending girl time at Lauren’s bachelorette was a great way to end the week after testifying. She’s glad it’s over but thankful she was asked to testify as part of the trial’
October, the wife of Lauren’s football player ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez, with whom Lauren shares son Nikko, 24, joined her for the occasion
She and her famous friends enjoyed dinner at the historic Lafayette’s Paris restaurant in Paris, which offers refined French dishes with a modern twist
Kim wrote underneath Lauren’s post: ‘Love you so much!’
Pal Zoe Saldana commented, ‘Congrats beautiful lady!!! Sending blessings your way!’
Brooks Nader wrote, ‘The queen!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️’
‘Wow, what a tribe! Congratulations,’ another pal added
‘Gorg,’ vocal coach Stevie Mackey chimed in
Other friends in the snap were businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla; sports commentator Charissa Thompson; pal Bego Amaya; philanthropist Elsa Marie Collin, Lauren’s sister Elena; and socialites Lydia Kives and Veronica Smiley Grazer.
Another image showed Lauren in a white bath robe as she cozied up to October and two other gal pals.
There was also one of her and Katy beaming at each other during dinner, with Lauren holding a bouquet of roses.
The black and white pH๏τos continued, including a romantic sH๏τ of Lauren sitting atop a building’s roof.
There was also a snap of Lauren in a sophisticated white coat as she posed in an elevator with Katy, Kim, and Kris.
In yet another one, the future bride flashed a smile while enjoying dinner, with Eva sitting close by.
Sharing a glimpse at her dinner menu, Lauren posted a snap with a place card that had ‘Lauren’ written in cursive, and a red lipstick kiss mark next to it.
Kim wrote underneath Lauren’s post: ‘Love you so much!’
Pal Zoe Saldana commented, ‘Congrats beautiful lady!!! Sending blessings your way!’
Brooks Nader wrote, ‘The queen!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️’
‘Wow, what a tribe! Congratulations,’ another pal added.
‘Gorg,’ vocal coach Stevie Mackey chimed in.
She looked effortlessly chic in a furry white double-breasted coat
Sanchez and Bezos are expected to walk down the aisle next month, and the unusual venue for the ceremony is raising some eyebrows
The couple, who have reportedly booked Elton John and Lady Gaga to perform, could say their ‘I dos’ on a Venetian island in an open-air theater
Kim flashed her toned midriff in a bandeau top and high-waisted dark grey leggings
She had a large faux-fur coat draped over her shoulders
Katy — who recently enjoyed a controversial trip into space with Lauren — was pictured getting out of the car, with Lauren behind her
The singer cut a glamorous figure in a dusty pink silk corset dress with a thigh-high slit at the back
Lauren and her gal pals were treated to starters that included fried chicken, Caesar salad, and Norwegian smoked salmon at Lafayette’s Paris restaurant (pictured)
The main course featured mushroom rigatoni and roasted chicken (Lafayette’s Paris pictured)
Earlier in the day the group were seen heading to dinner together.
Sánchez looked effortlessly chic in a furry white double-breasted coat.
Kim had a large faux-fur coat draped over her shoulders. She added inches to her frame with a pair of pointed black court heels and styled her long dark tresses in a sleek, straight look.
To complete the ensemble, Kim accessorized with a gold choker necklace and a brown leather belt featuring a gold chain.
Meanwhile, Katy cut a glamorous figure in a dusty pink silk corset dress with a thigh-high slit at the back.
She elevated her look with white stiletto heels and styled her dark tresses in a voluminous blowout.
The Dark Horse hitmaker toted her essentials in a mini white clutch as she was pictured leaving the restaurant alongside Kim and Kris.
Sanchez and Bezos, 61, are expected to walk down the aisle next month, and the unusual venue for the ceremony is raising some eyebrows.
The couple, who have reportedly booked Elton John and Lady Gaga to perform, could say their ‘I dos’ on a Venetian island in an open-air theater.
The billionaire, his bride and some 200 guests have reportedly already booked rooms at the best H๏τels.
Sanchez is preparing to walk down the aisle with Amazon billionaire Jeff; they are pictured in March
Lauren and the Amazon founder went public with their relationship in 2019. The pair got engaged in 2023, after Jeff popped the question on board his $500million superyacht
Bezos’ mega yacht is also expected to be a part of the festivities, although neither the future bride or groom would confirm.
Guests are expected to include: several members of the Kardashian/Jenner family, Perry and her fiancé Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and along with model Karlee Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner.
President Donald Trump has also reportedly been invited to the nuptials.
Officials from the city of Venice have said they lobbied Bezos and Sanchez to hold the wedding there.
Morris Ceron, the director general of the Venice council told the London Times he personally approached the Amazon founder about choosing the ancient city for the wedding.
Sanchez and Bezos went public with their relationship in 2019. The pair got engaged in May 2023, after Jeff popped the question on board his $500million superyacht.
Their engagement followed the couple having an affair, which Jeff has admitted to, leading to his divorce from wife of 25 years, Mackenzie Scott in 2019 and Lauren’s split from husband Patrick Whitesell, who she married in 2005, and shares a son and daughter with.
Lauren also shares a son with former flame once-NFL тιԍнт end Tony, Nikko, who was born in 2001.
Their engagement followed the couple having an affair, which Jeff has admitted to, leading to his divorce from wife of 25 years, Mackenzie Scott in 2019; they are seen in 2018
Lauren divorced her ex-husband Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares a son and daughter, in 2019, after 14 years of marriage; they are seen in 2011
She also shares son Nikko with her ex Tony; (L-R) Tony, October, Nikko, Lauren and Jeff seen in an Instagram pH๏τo
Four years after their affair was revealed to the world by the National Enquirer, Jeff asked Lauren to marry him, with a pear diamond estimated to be worth at least $2 million.
Since then, the couple have flaunted their love around the world, holiday aboard Jeff’s megayacht.
As well as their luxury yacht trips, the couple take holidays to five-star resorts, private jet flights, and beach side getaways.
They dine in the sought-after restaurants, attend elite parties, and mingle with some of Jeff’s celebrity friends.
