Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez made a splash on the Cannes Movie Competition crimson carpet — however issues weren’t fully as they appeared.
A pair, who share an uncanny resemblance to the famed businessman and his soon-to-be spouse, turned heads whereas strolling the crimson carpet on the premiere of “Dossier 137” on Thursday.
The unknown lady posed for images whereas strolling the crimson carpet in a strapless black and white costume with floral designs on prime which transitioned right into a full black skirt.
The gentleman wore a black tuxedo and a bow tie. They every additionally wore darkish sun shades, additional concealing their true identities.
Whereas these two might not really be Sánchez and Bezos, the well-known couple are anticipated to attend the movie competition, as Sánchez is about to obtain the 2025 World Reward Ladies Empowerment Award on the annual World Reward Basis charity gala.
The muse introduced its resolution to honor Sánchez on Instagram, calling her “a powerful voice for women around the world” whose many qualities, together with her “strength, vision, and compassion uplift and inspire.”
“Through her leadership, she opens doors for others to rise,” the submit learn. “Whether advocating for climate justice with the Bezos Earth Fund or creating safe, dignified spaces for families through This Is About Humanity, Lauren leads with purpose, and brings others with her.”
Sánchez was lately within the information as a part of the all-female flight crew of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.
She was joined by pop star Katy Perry, American TV persona Gayle King, STEMBoard CEO Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics analysis scientist Amanda Nguyễn and movie producer Kerianne Flynn.
Throughout the 10-minute, 21-second mission, the ladies traveled greater than 62 miles above Earth, crossing the internationally acknowledged boundary of house and skilled a couple of minutes of zero gravity.
“I came back to Earth… but something in me is still up there,” Sánchez wrote on Instagram after the house flight. “There’s a silence in space that somehow made everything feel more alive. I looked down at our planet and felt how fragile and beautiful it all is. And how deeply connected we are.”
Following the mission, many celebrities shared their opinion on the choice to undergo with it, with some questioning whether or not it was an excellent use of assets.
Actress Olivia Wilde shared a meme of Perry getting off the spacecraft, writing, “Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess.”
In response to the backlash, Sánchez defined she will get “really fired up” when she sees the feedback.
“I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle,” she mentioned. “They love their work and they love the mission and it’s a big deal for them.”
“So when we hear comments like that, I just say, ‘Trust me. Come with me. I’ll show you what this is about, and it’s, it’s really eye-opening,’” she added.
Fox Information Digital has reached out to reps for Bezos and Sánchez for remark.
