Lauren Sanchez has admitted that nasty comments from internet trolls brought her to tears – as she hit out at people who only referred to her as Jeff Bezos’ fiancee.
The former journalist, 54, spoke about the damage to fame during a conversation with Forbes Executive Vice President Moira Forbes at the 2024 Forbes Power Women event on Wednesday.
The former TV anchor – who came into the limelight in 2019 after her relationship with Amazon founder Jeff, 60 – admitted she was moved to tears by the online hate she has received over the years. .
Lorraine, who is often seen hanging out with other celebrities and attending high-profile events, said she has “never” sought attention, but added that her billionaire fiance often encourages her to “be herself”. out”.
She also addressed those who dismissed her ‘successful career’ because of Jeff’s achievements, insisting that she was only his soon-to-be wife.
Lauren Sanchez has admitted that nasty comments on the internet brought her to tears – as she spoke out against people who only referred to her as Jeff Bezos’ fiancee.
“It doesn’t escape me that most of you know me as the fiancee of Lorraine Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, I get it,” she told the crowd during the event.
‘But I can choose to do something or I can choose to do nothing. I choose to do something.
Lauren — who runs her own aerial film and production company, is vice president of the Bezos Earth Fund, is currently advocating for all-women space travel, and recently published her own children’s book — has been a constant source of inspiration for Jeff. encourages Get out there and do it.
“Jeff pushes me out there and he pushes me to get out there and do my thing,” she laughed. ‘And I’m lucky to have a friend like that. We really support each other.’
When Moreira asked Lorraine for her response to people ruining her ‘successful career’ because of her boyfriend, the mother-of-three admitted it’s something she’s struggled with her whole life. dealt with
‘I’m used to being underestimated. I’ve been really underrated for a long time so I’m not surprised by this. It motivates me,” she said.
‘People like to put you in a box and I don’t fit in that box. I never have. As a journalist, as a pilot, as a mother, and even as a fiancee.
‘People want me to dress or act a certain way. But I’m just being as authentic to me as I can be.
The former journalist (seen with Jeff), 54, spoke about the downsides of fame during a speech at the 2024 Forbes Power Women event on Wednesday.
Lorraine, who is often spotted out and about with other celebrities, said she “never” craves attention, but added that her billionaire fiance often encourages her to “put herself out there”.
‘People put you in a box because it makes them feel more comfortable. They are very comfortable with it. But I’m like, “Well I’m going to make people uncomfortable, let’s go.” I hold him in my arms.
“Jeff pushes me out there and he pushes me to get out there and do my thing,” she laughed. ‘And I’m lucky to have a friend like that. We really support each other”
But the blonde beauty admitted she struggled with the sudden spotlight shone on her after news of her romance with Jeff emerged.
“It’s interesting because I’ve been in news for 20 years but now it’s a much bigger audience.” she explained.
“I’m just starting to pace myself at 54 and it’s nerve-racking. It’s scary to put myself out there.
‘It hurts my feelings. I hurt my feelings. But my sister says, “Keep your head up and go. It’s only a few people.” I really feel like I have a purpose.
She said that fame often made her “feel small” and that she “didn’t wish that on anyone.”
“I don’t want fame, it’s not something I’ve ever wanted,” she said. ‘It can hide you because it’s scary to put yourself out there and have people comment on your life who don’t know you.
I shed a few tears, believe me. But my sister would be like, “Get up and back off.”
The TV star admitted she was reduced to tears by the online hate she has received over the years. He meets the host Moreira
‘People want me to dress or act a certain way. But I’m being as authentic to myself as I can be,” she said
She also hit out at those who dismissed her ‘successful career’ because of Jeff’s huge achievements, insisting that she is more than just his soon-to-be wife.
Since her romance with Jeff came to light in 2019, the former journalist has slowly become one of the most recognizable faces in the world – gathering a number of famous friends, with her Amazon billionaire fiance in the spotlight Attending events, and even posing. For Vogue magazine.
She is often seen on luxury cruises, private jet rides, enjoying dinner dates at the world’s most famous restaurants, designer shopping trips, sailing yachts and being invited to parties among top stars.
But she also stressed that there’s more to her than meets the eye on the internet, adding, “You don’t really know someone from a picture.
“They like to catch us on red carpet events or holidays, but it’s such a small piece of who we are. It’s easy to judge a photo but people don’t really know me.
In the end, Lorraine tells Moira that she is willing to face the downsides of fame if she has the chance to make a difference.
‘If it gives me a platform to talk about climate, courage and civility, bring it on. I’m ready for it, let’s do it,” she finally said.
‘Write good ideas. Why are people so helpless now? Because they get a lot of attention for it.
But we want to focus on people who are civil and enlighten others.
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