At her charity’s fifth annual Block Party in L.A., Charlize Theron quipped,
“I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that’s OK because they suck and we’re cool.”
What began as a tongue-in-cheek remark quickly became a launchpad for a more serious message. She thanked attendees, “especially when the world feels like it’s burning because it is” and pivoted to a sharp critique of global political trends.
Theron painted a stark picture of declining human rights, saying:
“Immigration policy has destroyed the lives of families… women’s rights are becoming less… queer and trans lives are being erased… gender-based violence is on the rise”
“This isn’t just policy, it’s personal.”
She also indirectly criticized budget cuts in foreign aid—highlighting their devastating impact on HIV/AIDS programs in her native South Africa—and warning that “people will lose their lives.”
Bezos and Sánchez’s nuptials, held June 27–28 in Venice, reportedly cost around $50 million, featuring:
A three‑day celebration on San Giorgio Maggiore
Celebrity guests including the Kardashians, Oprah, DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump, and more
Protests from Venice locals, Greenpeace, and No Space for Bezos—some accusing Bezos of exploiting the city and avoiding fair taxation
Reports that the couple donated to Venetian charities and bypassed wedding gifts in favor of contributions in guests’ names
Katie Couric chimed in, calling Sánchez’s Dolce & Gabbana gown “tacky,” likening it to 1980s excess—a comment that stirred further buzz.
Meanwhile, public sentiment leaned toward Bezos’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, praised for her philanthropic impact, having donated $19.3 billion to over 1,600 charities by late 2024.