Lauren Sanchez was once a budding TV star who was desperate to break into the industry – and now, she’s one of the most well-known faces on the planet thanks, in part, to her high-profile romance with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Throughout her meteoric rise from a struggling reporter to a massive starlet, the brunette beauty, 54, has racked up a slew of celebrity friends.
She has formed an elite girl squad over the years consisting of businesswomen, actors, singers and models, who often accompany her on lavish endeavors.
The brunette beauty is often seen jetting off on glamorous getaways or partying at exclusive events alongside her A-list pals.
Most recently, she was spotted vacationing in Italy with Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria, model Brooks Nader, her sister, photographer Elena Sanchez Blair, and entrepreneur Elsa Marie Collins.
Lauren Sanchez has formed an elite girl squad over the years, which consists of top businesswomen, actors, singers, and models
Most recently, she was spotted vacationing in Italy with actress Eva Longoria, model Brooks Nader, her sister, Elena Sanchez Blair, and entrepreneur Elsa Marie Collins
So who else has made it into Lauren’s star-studded girl gang? Here’s a complete list of the former TV star’s dazzling pals – and what we know about each of their friendships. She’s seen with Kris Jenner
Other famous faces spotted hanging out with Lauren in recent months includes Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Jessica Alba.
Lauren not only associates herself with Hollywood royalty, but she’s also struck up close bonds with powerful entrepreneurs and influential moguls.
So who else has made it into Lauren’s star-studded girl gang?
Here’s a complete list of the former TV star’s dazzling pals – and what we know about each of their friendships.
Eva Longoria
Lauren and Eva Longoria, 49, have been close for over two decades, and the women (seen together in 2023) insisted last month that their friendship is much more than vacations
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‘You and I constantly have these conversations that inspire each other. Instead of sending each other memes, we send [reports] about the Latin community not being represented in TV and movies and the media,’ Eva said to Lauren during a joint interview with THR
It turns out Lauren and Eva, 49, have been close for over two decades, and they insisted to Hollywood Reporter last month that their friendship is much more than yacht rides and vacations.
‘You and I constantly have these conversations that inspire each other. Instead of sending each other memes, we send [reports] about the Latin community not being represented in TV and movies and the media,’ Eva said to Lauren during a joint interview the a publication.
‘I know, we send each other white papers. I’ll send you a study, and you’ll text back, “I already read it,”‘ Lauren replied.
‘You and I both have this huge commitment to empowering underrepresented communities, especially Latinas.’
At the time, it was revealed that Lauren and Jeff had chosen Eva as this year’s recipients of the Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
Through the initiative, they gave the actress a grant of $50 million, and she gets to decide which charities to donate the money to.
Brooks Nader
It seems like Lauren and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader (far right), 27, grew close in recent months
In June, the ladies enjoyed a night out in Los Angeles (seen), and weeks later, they were seen hanging out again at a bar in New York City
Afterwards, Lauren shared a snap from the evening, which she captioned with, ‘My girl’
It seems like Lauren and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks, 27, grew close in recent months.
They were pictured publicly hanging out for the first time earlier this year, and since then, they’ve been spotted on numerous outings together.
In June, the ladies enjoyed a night out in Los Angeles, and weeks later, they were seen out again at a bar in New York City.
Afterwards, Lauren shared a snap from the evening, which she captioned with, ‘My girl.’
The two brunettes appeared to be having the time of their lives in the photo, as they laughed and chatted with the Empire State Building behind them.
Elsa Marie Collins
Elsa Marie Collins, 44, seems to be one of Lauren’s closest friends, as she’s often by her side during her escapades across the globe
Elsa, 44, seems to be one of Lauren’s closest friends, as she’s often by her side during her escapades across the globe.
She is best known for co-founding This is About Humanity, an organization dedicated to ‘raising awareness and funds for separated and reunified families at the US/Mexico border.’
She also launched the sports, culture, and entertainment consulting group The Ideateur.
‘Through The Ideateur, Elsa works with organizations that are on the frontlines of many social justice issues in the United States today,’ reads her bio.
In addition, she recently teamed up with Eva and actress America Ferrera to create Poderistas, a ‘digital platform created to inspire and inform the Latina community and foster the engagement of Latina influencers to use their platforms to encourage civic participation in the electoral process.’
Elsa, who is married to former NBA star Jarron Collins, previously revealed to Vogue that Lauren donated $1 million to her organization.
‘Lauren wakes up thinking about how to help people,’ she gushed.
Elena Sanchez Blair
Lauren has an extremely tight bond with her younger sister Elena Blair Sanchez, 42, despite their 13-year age gap
Lauren has an extremely tight bond with her younger sister Elena, 42, despite their 13-year age gap.
She has described Elena as her ‘best friend’ and the ‘second mother to her children.’
‘That baby in this photo is me. And holding me is my sister, the day I was born,’ Elena captioned a shot that showed little Lauren holding her as an infant
In addition, Elena echoed her sentiments in sweet tribute shared on Lauren’s birthday in 2022.
‘That baby in this photo is me. And holding me is my sister, the day I was born,’ she captioned a shot that showed little Lauren holding her as an infant.
‘I don’t remember it, of course, but I feel it. Because she has been holding me like this both literally and metaphorically ever since.
‘She and I, we get each other, and nobody comes between me and my sister. Today is her birthday.
‘Lauren, my kids’ other mother, my best friend, my ride or die, I hope you know how much I love you.’
Elena, who lives in Seattle, works as a professional photographer and a business coach.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry, 39, and her boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, have embarked on numerous trips with Lauren and her soon-to-be-husband Jeff. They’re seen in Dubrovnik last year
Katy, 39, and her boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, have embarked on numerous trips with Lauren and her soon-to-be-husband Jeff.
Back in August 2023, they were photographed out for a stroll together in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The foursome was also spotted vacationing off the coast of Italy on Jeff’s $500 million super-yacht last week.
In addition, Katy and Orlando were present at Jeff’s birthday bash in Los Angeles in January.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian, 43, and Lauren’s friendship formed in a rather unconventional way: after they became embroiled in a bidding war over a Balenciaga gown
Since then, the two have stepped out for dinner together multiple times, and when Kim rang in her birthday last year, Lauren was right there to celebrate (seen)
Lauren and Kim’s friendship formed in a rather unconventional way having bonded after they became embroiled in a bidding war over a Balenciaga gown.
Years ago, during New York Fashion Week, the two stunners realized they were both going after the same clothing item during an auction at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner.
The former reporter took to Instagram to rave about the SKIMS founder afterwards
Both of them were offered gowns in the end, and they jetted off to France together to get fitted – and it was there that their bond really kicked off.
At the time, Kim, 43, gushed about Lauren – who she branded a ‘girl’s girl’ – while speaking to Vogue.
She told the outlet: ‘Lauren and I are always sending DMs building each other up. Every time there’s a look that we like, she’ll say, “WOW,” or, “OMG you look amazing.”‘
Since then, the two have stepped out for dinner together multiple times, and when Lauren rang in her birthday in December 2022, Kim was right there to celebrate.
In addition, Lauren was present at Kim’s birthday party in October 2023, and the former reporter took to Instagram to rave about the SKIMS founder afterwards.
She wrote: ‘Your kind heart shines equally as bright as your beauty, and it’s a constant reminder of the incredible person you are, both inside and out. Wishing you endless happiness in the year ahead. Happy Birthday.’
The two ladies also attended a Beyoncé concert side by side last September.
Kris Jenner
Lauren has also grown close to Kim’s mom, Kris, 68, who joined the two ladies when they partied the night away at the Beyoncé concert last September
The two women were also seen cozying up at Lauren’s engagement party last year (left), and grabbing lunch together in March (right)
‘You are an amazing mom, fiancé, sister, daughter, and girlfriend, and I am so blessed to have you and Jeff in our lives,’ Kris previously wrote on Lauren’s birthday
The Kardashian momager also gushed about Lauren and her soon-to-be spouse Jeff while speaking to Vogue. She told the outlet: ‘We know they will be in our lives forever’
Lauren has also grown close to Kim’s mom, Kris, 68, who joined the two ladies when they partied the night away at the Beyoncé concert last fall.
Kris and Lauren were also seen cozying up at the former reporter’s engagement party last year, and grabbing lunch together in March.
‘You are an amazing mom, fiancé, sister, daughter, and girlfriend, and I am so blessed to have you and Jeff in our lives,’ Kris previously wrote on Lauren’s birthday.
‘We have made the most delicious memories together and I can’t wait to make more.’
The Kardashian momager also gushed about Lauren and her soon-to-be spouse Jeff while speaking to Vogue last year.
She told the outlet: ‘We know they will be in our lives forever.’
Jessica Alba
Lauren has been close with Jessica Alba, 43, since long before her romance with Jeff turned her into a massive star. They’re seen together in 2007
Back in 2009, they were spotted enjoying a girls night out at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
Lauren has been close with Jessica, 43, since long before her romance with Jeff turned her into a massive star.
They attended the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk together back in 2007.
And two years after that, they were spotted enjoying a girls night out at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game.
Jessica was also present at Lauren and Jeff’s engagement party last November.
October ‘Tobie’ Gonzalez
Another member of Lauren’s girl squad is October ‘Tobie’ Gonzalez, the wife of Lauren’s former partner Tony Gonzalez
In June, the women enjoyed a pool day together while celebrating Lauren and Tony’s son Nikko’s graduation. They’re seen alongside Tobie’s daughter
Another member of Lauren’s girl squad is October ‘Tobie’ Gonzalez, the wife of Lauren’s former partner Tony Gonzalez.
In June, the women enjoyed a pool day together while celebrating Lauren and Tony’s son Nikko’s graduation.
Weeks later, they jetted off on a Greece vacation together with their respective partners
Weeks later, they jetted off on a Greece vacation together with their respective partners.
Last year, Lauren dished on co-parenting with Tony, whom she branded as her ‘best friend.’
‘It wasn’t always that way. There was friction [at the beginning]. But Tony and [his wife Tobie] were at Thanksgiving with us [this year], and we’re really good friends,’ she explained.
‘That took about five years, but we always communicated. I’m not saying that being best friends with your ex is the end-all be-all – but you do need to be able to communicate.
‘I’m so proud of it. My son looks at me, and he’s like, “I’m the luckiest boy in the world because I can have Thanksgiving with both my parents, and they don’t have to be married.”‘
Lydia Kives
Lauren was spotted with Lydia Kives (second from right) – the wife of former talent agent and investor Michael Kives – during her glamorous birthday celebration back in December
Michael previously worked for CAA, where he represented a slew of stars like Katy Perry, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Eisenberg, and Bruce Willis. He and Lydia are seen in 2016
Lauren was spotted with Lydia Kives – the wife of former talent agent and investor Michael Kives – during her glamorous birthday celebration on Jeff’s yacht back in December.
Michael previously worked for CAA, where he represented a slew of stars like Katy Perry, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Eisenberg, and Bruce Willis.
In 2018, he left to launch an investment firm called K5 Global.
Last year, the New York Times described him as a ‘super connector’ who offers ‘introductions to a who’s who of celebrities and business leaders’ to his clients.
Nurse Jamie
Also at Lauren’s birthday bash was Jamie Sherrill, also known as Nurse Jamie online
She is a celebrity skin specialist and a social media star in her own right, racking up more than 413,000 followers on Instagram for often sharing her beauty tips
Also at Lauren’s birthday bash was Jamie Sherrill, also known as Nurse Jamie online.
She is a celebrity skin specialist and a social media star in her own right, racking up more than 413,000 followers on Instagram for often sharing her beauty tips.
In addition, she owns her own spa in California and has released a line of skin care products.
She previously starred in the Netflix reality show Skin Decision: Before and After.
Veronica Smiley Grazer
Another woman who attended Lauren’s intimate yacht birthday party was Veronica Smiley Grazer, who is married to acclaimed film producer Brian Grazer. She and Brian are seen in April
Another woman who attended Lauren’s intimate yacht birthday party was Veronica Smiley Grazer.
Veronica works as the global strategic advisor for Vintro, a company that ‘facilitates business connections around the world by democratizing access to business leaders that matter.’
She also founded Reel Genius, which is dedicated to creating movie and TV shows that ‘engage kids to make learning fun again.’
She is married to acclaimed film producer Brian Grazer, who was behind movies like Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, and Frost/Nixon.