Lauren Sanchez Celebrates 54th Birthday with Star-Studded Squad on Jeff Bezos’ Superyacht
Lauren Sanchez, former journalist and fiance of Jeff Bezos, gathered a group of influential friends on Bezos’ superyacht, the Koru, in St. Barts to celebrate her 54th birthday. Sanchez took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the women who are not just friends but considered family.
Meet Sanchez’s Power Crew
Sanchez’s power crew consists of entrepreneurs, actresses, and philanthropists, most of whom have influential men in their lives. Let’s take a closer look at some of the members:
Lydia Kives
Lydia Kives, 35, is married to Michael Kives, a well-connected Hollywood figure. Michael, a former Bill Clinton aide-turned-CAA super-agent, represented stars like Bruce Willis and Katy Perry. Although he is currently facing a $700 million lawsuit related to his involvement with fallen crypto-tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, Lydia and Michael have built a life together and now have two children.
Nurse Jamie Sherrill
Nurse Jamie Sherrill, also known as Nurse Jamie, is a renowned Hollywood skincare expert who has worked with celebrities like Kyle Richards, Paris Hilton, and Khloe Kardashian. Like Sanchez, she has a successful TV career and owns the Santa Monica medical spa Beauty Park. She is also the producer of the Netflix plastic surgery show “Skin Decision” and has her own line of anti-aging skincare products and beauty tools.
Elena Sanchez Blair
Elena Sanchez Blair, Lauren Sanchez’s younger sister, leads a quieter life in Seattle as a family and newborn professional photographer. Despite their 13-year age gap, the two sisters share a close relationship. Lauren has referred to Elena as her best friend and a second mother to her three children.
Elsa Collins
Elsa Collins, married to former NBA center Jarron Collins, is a native of Tijuana, Mexico. She co-founded “This is About Humanity,” an organization that advocates for families separated at the border. Sanchez donated $1 million to the cause in 2022. Elsa and Sanchez also enjoy playing pickleball together.
Veronica Grazer
Veronica Grazer, wife of Hollywood and TV producer Brian Grazer, is a founding partner of a financial technology app aimed at assisting low-income families. Brian Grazer, known for his collaborations with Ron Howard and his Oscar-nominated films, has been acquainted with Bezos due to Amazon’s ventures in the entertainment industry.
October Gonzalez
October Gonzalez, an actress recognized for her roles in “Modern Family,” “The View,” and “Play It Forward,” is married to former NFL star Tony Gonzalez. The couple shares two children and co-parents Tony’s son Nikko, 22, with Lauren Sanchez. October is also one of Sanchez’s closest friends.
Lauren Sanchez’s birthday celebration on Jeff Bezos’ superyacht brought together a group of influential women who have made their mark in various fields. Their strong connections and shared experiences create a powerful network that supports and uplifts one another.
