Lauren Sánchez Bezos had a quiet family moment amid a busy summer. On August 11 she shared a rare photo of her youngest son, Evan. She posted it after her wedding celebrations in Venice with Jeff Bezos. The image showed Evan from behind. He wore a green T-shirt and a dark grey cap, with silver chain bracelets on his wrist. He had shoulder-length hair.
Evan looked like he was putting together a small shelving unit in a dorm room. The photograph had soft morning light. The moment felt small and honest too. Friends and family sent brief messages after the post online. Comments used small emojis and short notes. Lauren did not reply to most messages.
Lauren wrote a short note with the photo as she recalled years of early mornings, late night snacks and family dinners. She said the moment made her think of the start of his next chapter. She named three feelings; she felt proud, heartbroken and grateful. Evan turned 19. Lauren had him with her ex-husband Patrick Whitesell with whom she also has a daughter, Ella, who is 17. Her eldest son Nikko is 24. Nikko is from her past relationship with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Lauren kept most of her social posts private after the Venice wedding. She left two wedding photos on her feed. One showed her in her dress before the ceremony. The other showed her with Bezos at the reception. The post of Evan stood out as a simple family moment in a public year.
At the wedding both Nikko and Evan walked her down the aisle. Lauren has kept her children mostly out of the spotlight. Nikko appeared at several events with his father. He also walked the runway for a fashion show last year. Jeff Bezos also has children from his previous marriage. He shares four children with his ex. Only the eldest son, Preston, has a name widely reported.
Lauren gave little detail about Evan’s university or his course. The post did not aim for attention. It read like a parent taking stock. It showed a parent letting go. It also showed a parent proud to stand back and watch a child begin.
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