Lauren Sanchez channeled Sophia Loren at the Breakthrough Prize 2025 ceremony on Saturday in Los Angeles, where the philanthropist joined Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the red carpet.
“I wore a little piece of history. This 1994 John Galliano dress was once worn by the legendary Sophia Loren — an icon of strength and timeless beauty,” Sanchez revealed on Instagram. “I was proud to give it a second life on a night all about pushing boundaries and honoring brilliance.”
Lauren Sánchez at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
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Sanchez accessorized with a crystal-embellished clutch shaped like an astronaut by Judith Leiber.
Molly Dickson is the stylist behind some of Sanchez’s recent red carpet looks. In March, she dressed the journalist in a custom Oscar de la Renta dress for the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars. Sanchez wore a white strapless dress with a mermaid skirt and train trimmed with feathers, and paired the gown with an emerald necklace.
Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
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Sanchez has also collaborated with stylist and costume designer Kelly Johnson, wearing looks by Dolce & Gabbana and Lever Couture. The fianceé of Jeff Bezos notably wore a white suit with a sheer bralette by Alexander McQueen for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
Sanchez is set to lead Blue Origin’s 11th human and first all-female flight, NS-31, which will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on April 14. The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Gayle King, Katy Perry and Kerianne Flynn.
Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
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The 11th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony, often called the “Oscars of Science,” celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of the world’s leading scientists and mathematicians, with over $15 million in prizes awarded annually. Each prize, valued at $3 million, is presented in the fields of Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics. The list of celebrity guests included Christina Aguilera, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Chastain, Lily Collins, Lizzo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lionel Richie, Zoe Saldaña and more.
Detail of Lauren Sánchez’s Judith Leiber clutch at The 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony held at Barker Hanger on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.
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