Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently found herself at the center of a social media whirlwind following an interaction with Leonardo DiCaprio. The incident, which took place at the 10th Annual Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art and Film Gala Presented by Gucci in 2021, has continued to amuse netizens to this day.
The Encounter That Sparked a Viral Moment
On November 7, 2021, Bezos and his then-girlfriend, Sánchez, bumped into DiCaprio at the star-studded event. A video capturing the moment shows Sánchez standing extremely close to DiCaprio, her smile radiant and eyes locked on the actor. Bezos stands to her other side, somewhat overlooked as Sánchez engages with DiCaprio, who eventually gestures to leave the conversation. Sánchez, visibly captivated, takes a step toward him, making the interaction even more memorable.
Social Media Reactions
The video quickly went viral on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The Historic Vids X account recently reshared the clip with the caption: “When Leonardo DiCaprio met Jeff Bezos & his girlfriend at the Art Gala in LA.”
Users flooded the post with humorous and pointed comments:
- One user quipped, “I thought he wanted nothing to do with girls over 26.”
- Another noted, “Get a girl that looks at you like Bezos’s girl looks at Leo.”
- A third observed, “Who else noticed how she was staring at Leonardo the whole time?”
- A fourth joked, “Find you someone who looks at you the way Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend looks at Leonardo DiCaprio.”
No Harm, No Foul
Despite the online frenzy, the incident didn’t seem to trouble Bezos. In fact, the couple’s relationship has since progressed, with Bezos and Sánchez getting engaged in May 2023. While there hasn’t been much news about their wedding plans, their engagement indicates a strong bond despite the viral moment.
The encounter at the LACMA Gala continues to entertain social media users, serving as a light-hearted reminder of celebrity interactions and the sometimes humorous public reactions they can provoke.