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Jeff Bezos, the 60-year-old Amazon founder, and his fiancée, 54-year-old Lauren Sánchez, showcased their harmonious work-life balance with smiles and hand-holding during a dinner outing at The Lobster Club in New York City on Thursday, April 25. Accompanied by friends and Jeff's father, Miguel Bezos, the couple later continued their evening at Shinji's Cocktail Bar.
For their night out, Bezos exuded elegance in a navy blue suit, white dress shirt, and blue tie, while Sánchez opted for a stylish peplum blazer over a little black dress paired with tights and pointed-toe heels.
The day proved to be eventful for the Emmy-winning journalist and her partner as they were honored with Conservation International's Global Visionary Award. The accolade recognized their contributions through the Bezos Earth Fund, established by a $10 billion commitment from Bezos in 2020 to address climate and nature challenges within the current decade. Bezos serves as executive chair of the fund, with Sánchez holding the position of vice chair.
Conservation International praised Bezos and Sánchez for their steadfast dedication to combating climate change and biodiversity loss by preserving vital ecosystems and supporting local communities. CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan commended the couple for their historic impact, emphasizing their urgency in addressing these critical issues.
Sanjayan highlighted their approach of inclusivity, bringing together diverse stakeholders – from communities and businesses to governments – while honoring the wisdom of Indigenous peoples in environmental stewardship.
Reflecting on their philanthropic endeavors, a source shared with PEOPLE in June 2021 that both Jeff and Lauren find great fulfillment and energy in their charitable work, particularly over the past year.
