Lauren Sánchezis on “cloud nine” aboutbeing engagedtoJeff Bezos, an insider tells PEOPLE.“No one has ever seen her happier,” the real estate source tells PEOPLE of the Emmy-winning journalist, 53. “She is elated to be engaged to Jeff. He is her prince.”Sánchez — the vice chair of theBezos Earth Fund— has “a lot of energy, passion and interest in doing good,” the source adds. “She has plans to be involved in projects, including charities that she feels fiery about. Jeff is very supportive.”And even while they’ve been enjoying their vacation together in Europe on the Amazon founder’s$500 million yacht— where they first showed off herstunning engagement ring— the source adds that “they don’t just sit around” and “are both very hard-working.”Early in their relationship, a source revealed to PEOPLE that the pair bonded over theirphilanthropic efforts, and since then the couple have emphasized their shared commitment tostrategic giving.In late 2022, Bezos — currently worth $138 billion, per Forbes — said heplans to give away most of his fortuneto support important causes.“The hard part is figuring out how to do it in a levered way,” he told CNN in a joint interview with Sánchez, who said they make “really great teammates.“Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.Lauren Sanchez/InstagramEarlier this year, in her first solo interview since the couple went public with their relationship in 2019, Sánchez toldWSJ. Magazinethat giving away the bulk of his fortune haslong been the billionaire’s plan.“Jeff has always told me, since I’ve known him, that he’s going to give the majority of his money to philanthropy,” she added.In November, Bezos committed to giving roughly 8% of his current net worth, around $10 billion over 10 years, to theBezos Earth Fund, which Sánchez champions alongside him.During her interview withWSJ. Magazine,Sánchez shared that the couple puts a lot of thought into how to make the best impact.Karwai Tang/WireImageNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“You want to give money away and you want to know that it’s helping people and it’s going to continue to help people, and that it’s going to the right places,” she said. “Youcouldgive it not-strategically. You can just give it away! But, we take it seriously.“She added, “We believe in investing in individuals who are closest to the ground, working hands-on with the people whose lives we all hope to positively touch and transform.”
Lauren Sánchezis on “cloud nine” aboutbeing engagedtoJeff Bezos, an insider tells PEOPLE.
“No one has ever seen her happier,” the real estate source tells PEOPLE of the Emmy-winning journalist, 53. “She is elated to be engaged to Jeff. He is her prince.”
Sánchez — the vice chair of theBezos Earth Fund— has “a lot of energy, passion and interest in doing good,” the source adds. “She has plans to be involved in projects, including charities that she feels fiery about. Jeff is very supportive.”
And even while they’ve been enjoying their vacation together in Europe on the Amazon founder’s$500 million yacht— where they first showed off herstunning engagement ring— the source adds that “they don’t just sit around” and “are both very hard-working.”
Early in their relationship, a source revealed to PEOPLE that the pair bonded over theirphilanthropic efforts, and since then the couple have emphasized their shared commitment tostrategic giving.
In late 2022, Bezos — currently worth $138 billion, per Forbes — said heplans to give away most of his fortuneto support important causes.
“The hard part is figuring out how to do it in a levered way,” he told CNN in a joint interview with Sánchez, who said they make “really great teammates.”
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.Lauren Sanchez/Instagram
Earlier this year, in her first solo interview since the couple went public with their relationship in 2019, Sánchez toldWSJ. Magazinethat giving away the bulk of his fortune haslong been the billionaire’s plan.
“Jeff has always told me, since I’ve known him, that he’s going to give the majority of his money to philanthropy,” she added.
In November, Bezos committed to giving roughly 8% of his current net worth, around $10 billion over 10 years, to theBezos Earth Fund, which Sánchez champions alongside him.
During her interview withWSJ. Magazine,Sánchez shared that the couple puts a lot of thought into how to make the best impact.
Karwai Tang/WireImage
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“You want to give money away and you want to know that it’s helping people and it’s going to continue to help people, and that it’s going to the right places,” she said. “Youcouldgive it not-strategically. You can just give it away! But, we take it seriously.”
She added, “We believe in investing in individuals who are closest to the ground, working hands-on with the people whose lives we all hope to positively touch and transform.”
source: people.com
