US EditionWedding Protesters Say Bezos Should Pay More Tax. Here’s How Much He Likely Did Pay
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held a three-day wedding extravaganza in Venice from June 27, 2025, featuring over 200 guests and star performances.
- The wedding’s original venue changed days before the event due to local protests citing concerns about wealth inequality, environmental impact, and exclusivity.
- Despite protests and heightened police presence, no major disruptions occurred, and organizers emphasized efforts to minimize the event's local impact.
- Bezos, ranked third richest with an estimated $231 billion, likely paid around $2.7 billion in 2024 taxes but faces criticism for tax avoidance and inequality.
- The wedding and associated protests highlight ongoing debates about taxing billionaires more fairly amid broader concerns about wealth, climate, and social responsibility.
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Wedding Protesters Say Bezos Should Pay More Tax. Here’s How Much He Likely Did Pay
Ahead of his Venice wedding, protesters called for the billionaire Amazon founder to pay more taxes. Here’s our estimate of how much tax Bezos has likely been paying—and what he’s done to lower his bill.
Protests force Bezos wedding venue change in Venice
Jeff Bezos relocated his wedding celebration in Venice after local protests targeted the billionaire’s event. Demonstrators opposed the scale and environmental impact of the three-day celebration, prompting a shift in location just days before the ceremony. The wedding began with a private event at the Madonna dell’Orto church on Thursday. Media sources reported that the formal ceremony took place Friday evening on San Giorgio Maggiore island.
Global Warming Hardliners Private Jet Set to Jeff Bezos' Wedding in Venice
A throng of Hollywood celebrities who've spent years lecturing about the peril we all face from climate change, hopped on private jets set for Venice where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's three-day wedding extravaganza took place.
Stars, freak storms and protests: Bezos’ divisive wedding begins
Now it’s a $20 million, three day wedding with a guest list overflowing with celebrities – all for the course for one of the world’s richest men. The wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez was never going to be a modest affair – but it’s been beset by everything from a freak thunderstorm to protests – with critics claiming it’s turning Venice into a playground for the mega rich.
Matteo Bocelli, son of Startenor Andrea Bocelli, started the celebration with the song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. Boats with photographers and cameramen were waiting for an opportunity to catch a picture in front of the walls of the amphitheatre and the lagoon. In the run-up, rumors circulated that the celebration would end with fireworks - but this did not happen. The 55-year-old bride then shared a photo on Instagram showin…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez gave themselves the "yes" word on Friday night. Protests are planned again for Saturday afternoon
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