The Emmy-winning journalist and author reflects on her childhood, sharing her recent book tour successes and expressing excitement for her upcoming marriage to Jeff Bezos.
- Sep 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Tuesday, September 17, Lauren Sanchez took to Instagram to share a series of heartwarming photos from her book tour stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her hometown. In a nostalgic post, Sánchez shared a glimpse of her childhood home, where she posed arm-in-arm with her father outside the New Mexico house.
Sanchez also included a photo pointing to her yearbook portrait, revealing that her first name had been Wendy. Her caption confirmed that Lauren is her middle name.
During her visit, Sanchez indulged in a Blake's Lotaburger burger and displayed a stuffed animal toy of Flynn the Fly, the main character of her children's book, "The Fly Who Flew to Space." She shared photos of herself reading her book to a crowded room of children and posing beside her father and a cardboard cutout of Flynn the Fly.
"Nothing better than coming home. Went down memory lane. Stopping by the old house with Dad. Ate amazing food," Sanchez wrote.
Sanchez's new book follows the adventures of Flynn, a curious fly who accidentally gets trapped in a rocket bound for space. The story highlights the importance of protecting the Earth and inspiring children to pursue their dreams.
In addition to her literary endeavors, Sanchez recently spoke about her upcoming wedding to Jeff Bezos. She expressed her excitement to marry "the man of [her] dreams" and spend the rest of her life with him. Sánchez has three children from previous relationships, while Bezos has three children from his marriage to MacKenzie Scott.
The couple's blended family has been described as the "Brady Brunch," with Sánchez acknowledging their unique dynamic in previous interviews. She shared that they prioritize spending time together as a family, engaging in conversations and sharing meals.
Sanchez's post sparked comments comparing her youthful appearance in her yearbook photo to that of her daughter, Ella. Sanchez also shares sons Evan and Nikko with her ex-husbands, Patrick Whitesell and Tony Gonzalez, respectively.