Biography

Lauren Sánchez is an Emmy‑nominated American media personality, licensed helicopter pilot, entrepreneur, and author. She began as a desk assistant at KCOP‑TV (1997), rose to anchor on Good Day L.A. and Extra, co‑hosted So You Think You Can Dance, and regularly contributed to major shows. In 2016, she founded Black Ops Aviation—the first female‑owned aerial film company—and in 2024 released her children’s book, _The Fly Who Flew to Space_, which became a New York Times bestseller . She’s vice‑chair of the Bezos Earth Fund and was part of the first all‑female Blue Origin NS‑31 spaceflight in April 2025. Her current engagement to Jeff Bezos, along with her ventures and real estate assets, underpin her estimated $30 million net worth.