In a world where wealth seems to be louder than ever, Rosie O’Donnell has had enough—and she’s not keeping quiet about it.
The comedian let loose on social media after witnessing the extravagant $20 million wedding of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy.
“It Made Me Sick” — Rosie Reacts to the Spectacle
Rosie, 63, didn’t sugarcoat her feelings.
Posting a side-by-side image of Sánchez from years ago and now—highlighting her visibly altered appearance—O’Donnell shared, “The BEZOS wedding. It turned my stomach.”
Her frustration wasn’t just about the couple, but the entire parade of luxury, privilege, and celebrity that surrounded the three-day affair.
She continued, criticizing what she called “gross excess,” asking how Oprah could be part of it all.
“Is Oprah friends with Jeff Bezos? Really? How is that possible?”
Rosie took aim at Bezos’s treatment of his employees and Sánchez’s appearance, calling her a “fake fembot wife.”
The rage was palpable.
Why Sánchez? Rosie Wonders Aloud
The rant didn’t stop there.
Rosie questioned why Bezos would leave his first wife, MacKenzie Scott—whom she called “the salt of the earth”—for Sánchez.
In her words, “Sold his soul. That’s what it looks like from here.”
The tone grew even darker as she said, “The devil is smiling at all his conquests.”
She condemned the wedding’s guest list too: celebrities in designer outfits, posing as if for fashion magazines, seemingly disconnected from reality.
“We’ve become numb to gross excess. We’ve learned to tolerate it. Celebrity worship. Devoid of humanity,” she declared.
Posting the Price Tag and Calling It Out
O’Donnell also shared a viral post that pointed out the staggering cost of the wedding: $50 million, plus over $50 million in jewelry for Sánchez.
The overlay text contrasted this opulence with everyday Americans losing their Medicaid and SNAP benefits—allegedly so billionaires like Bezos can enjoy tax breaks.
Her caption? Just three scathing hashtags: #truth #pathetic #realfacts.
She’s Not Alone—Charlize Theron Joins the Roast
Rosie wasn’t the only one who had a few words for the newlyweds.
Actress Charlize Theron, speaking at her Block Party charity event, quipped, “I think we might be the only people who didn’t get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that’s OK because they suck and we’re cool.”
Though said in jest, her message hit home.
Theron also used her platform to highlight real-world issues—like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights—drawing a sharp contrast between her event’s purpose and the Bezos celebration.
Katie Couric Takes a Shot at Sánchez’s Style
Even Katie Couric jumped into the conversation—albeit subtly but sharply.
On the day of the wedding, she commented on a Vogue cover featuring Sánchez in her white lace gown, complete with a dramatic train and high neckline.
Couric wrote, “Welcome to the eighties—when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled. Apparently tacky is back.”
Her throwback-style jab got plenty of love online.
One fan responded with, “I love this side of Katie Couric!” while another simply said, “Love you,” adding tears-of-laughter emojis.
JFK’s Grandson Can’t Resist Weighing In
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, also had thoughts.
He reposted the Vogue cover, cheekily captioning it, “Like I said… Vogue,” mocking the over-the-top feel of the wedding.
In reply to Couric’s ’80s remark, he added, “Let’s bring back scrunchies,” keeping the playful mockery going.
Public Backlash Extends Beyond Celebrities
Even local Venetians weren’t thrilled.
Protests broke out due to the disruption caused by the mega-wedding.
Critics slammed the choice to host such a spectacle in a historic and fragile city already struggling with over-tourism.
What’s Next for Bezos and Sánchez?
Despite the outpouring of criticism, the couple seems unfazed, basking in their spotlight.
But the public’s growing impatience with billionaire extravagance—especially in times of social and economic tension—seems to be reaching a boiling point.
The bigger question now is: are people really getting tired of the glam, or is this just another cycle of outrage in the age of performative wealth?