Lauren Sánchez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lauren Sánchez
Sánchez in 2023
Born	Lauren Wendy Sánchez (1969-12-19) December 19, 1969 (age 54) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation	News anchor media personality
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Patrick Whitesell ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2019)​
Partner(s)	Jeff Bezos (2019–present; engaged)
Children	3

Lauren Wendy Sánchez (born December 19, 1969) is an American media personality who gained fame as an entertainment reporter and news anchor. She has been a guest host on The View, co-host on KTTV Fox 11's Good Day LA and anchor on the Fox 11 News at Ten, and anchor and special correspondent on Extra. Sánchez has also been a regular contributor on shows including Larry King Live, The Joy Behar Show and Showbiz Tonight.

Career

Sánchez began her career as a desk assistant at KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. She also held positions as an anchor and reporter at KTVK-TV in Phoenix before joining the syndicated entertainment show Extra as a reporter.

In 1999, Sánchez returned to KCOP-TV to anchor UPN News 13, where her team won an Emmy Award. Sánchez also landed the entertainment reporting gig for KTTV's 10pm news. She was the runner-up in the nationwide hosting competition during season 2 of The View in February 2000. The position was ultimately given to Lisa Ling. In 2005, Sánchez became the original host of FOX's popular dancing competition So You Think You Can Dance. Sánchez left the show after one season to have her second child. In 2009, Sánchez returned to Extra as weekend anchor and special correspondent. Sánchez continues to occasionally work on Good Day LA, Extra and other TV shows.

Sánchez was featured in People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" issue in 2010.

In 2016, she founded Black Ops Aviation, the first female-owned aerial film and production company. Sánchez now focuses on film and television projects which allow her to use her skills as a licensed pilot. She foresees flying to space early in 2024 with an all-female crew on board a New Shepard.

Philanthropy

Sánchez is the vice-chairperson of Bezos Earth Fund. In March 2024, she pledged to donate $60 million to create centers that would focus on biomanufacturing and climate change. She is also the part of Bezos' Courage and Civility Award which grants awards to individuals serving the community.

Personal life

Lauren Wendy Sánchez was born to a second-generation Mexican-American family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sánchez has a son from her relationship with former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez.

In August 2005, she married Patrick Whitesell, a Hollywood agent and founding partner of Endeavor talent agency. Sánchez has a son and daughter with Whitesell.

In April 2019, Sánchez and Whitesell filed for divorce, which was finalized in October of that year. On May 22, 2023, Sánchez and Jeff Bezos became engaged.

Filmography

Sánchez has also made cameo appearances in films and television series, including in the following:

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Lauren Sánchez para niños