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Oprah Winfrey Spotted in Venice Ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Wedding – Photos
She came for a wedding, but Oprah Winfrey ended up stealing the spotlight. In a city known for its elegance and grandeur, it wasn't the canals or couture that had everyone talking—it was Oprah, her unexpected dress, and the unapologetic way she wore it.
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Oprah Winfrey turned heads in Venice, Italy, as she arrived ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's much-anticipated wedding celebration. The media mogul was seen walking alongside her longtime best friend, Gayle King, as the pair made their way to the luxurious pre-wedding festivities.
What caught attention wasn't just Oprah's presence — it was her outfit. The 70-year-old icon stepped out in a flowing wine-colored gown with white patterns, featuring sheer panels that exposed her back, sides, and arms.
It was a bold and uncharacteristic fashion move for Oprah, whose wardrobe typically leans more conservative. The gown also featured loose sleeves and a breezy silhouette, perfect for the warm Venetian air.
As she tried to step into the taxi boat that would ferry guests to the celebration, Oprah was seen in a video post holding onto a guide for support. Her arms shook slightly, with loose skin flowing with the movement, as she stepped in, and that moment quickly became the center of online chatter.
Comments poured in almost instantly. Under a video posted by TooFab News, one Instagrammer wrote, "sorry [sic] but look at her arms and look at her proud to be there," while another commented, "Don't shake those arms like that oh my God there's a whole Lotta extra stuff wrapping in the wind." A third added, "Omg!! Her arms !! All that money ! [sic] You don't do anything with that loose skin."
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But amid the criticism, many jumped to her defense, praising her confidence and choice to show some skin. On Fashion Bomb Daily's post, one fan gushed, "Ok [sic] aunty O with the stomach out. She's looking amazing!" Another added, "Oop showin a little side stomach?! Go right ahead [sic] auntie O." A third echoed, "Okay exposed sides!"
Not everyone was impressed, though. On Entertainment Tonight's Instagram page, the reaction skewed more critical. One Instagrammer asked, "What was Oprah thinking with that dress?????" Another wrote, "Why is Oprah showing skin 😮not attractive," while someone else bluntly said, "Oprah it's a No 😱👎🏽for that dress not appropriate at all [sic]." One final comment read, "Oprah, that was the wrong choice of what you are wearing."
Despite the mixed reactions, Oprah appeared unfazed. She smiled graciously, greeted onlookers, and carried herself with the same poise and warmth that fans have admired for decades. Her appearance, while polarizing, only added to the buzz surrounding the celebrity-packed wedding weekend.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are expected to tie the knot in an extravagant ceremony surrounded by A-list friends and dignitaries. Oprah's early arrival and headline-making look suggest she'll be a central figure in the celebrations.
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Love it or not, Oprah's outfit sparked conversations across social media and proved, once again, that she knows how to make an entrance.
Oprah Winfrey smiles and waves at the crowd as she attends Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice, Italy on June 26, 2025. The loose skin around her arms, that has the media buzzing, move with her movements.
US talk show host Oprah Winfrey and US journalist Gayle King get on a taxi boat as they leave the Gritti Palace Hotel ahead of the wedding of Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos with Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy on June 26, 2026.
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US television personality Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble leave the Gritti Palace Hotel ahead of Jeff Bezos with Lauren Sanchez's wedding. They are both dressed in black.
Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian stands on a taxi boat as she leaves the Hotel ahead of the A-list couple's wedding. She is dressed in animal prints with her hair flowing to side.
Italian model Vittoria Ceretti leaves the Gritti Palace Hotel as she prepares to attend the Amazon founder's wedding in grey shaded gown and silver sleeveless jacket.
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Leonardo di Caprio is seen as he is about to enter the taxi boat that conveys the celebrities to the A-list wedding in Venice, Italy. He is dressed in a greyish shirt tucked under a black jacket and trousers. He finishes his look with a face cap that hides his face from the camera.
Kim Kardashian waves to the crowd dressed in a silver and black gown with silver bracelet as she heads to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Italy.
US fashion designer Sarah Staudinger gets on a taxi boat to leave the Gritti Palace Hotel ahead of the wedding of Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez's wedding.
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner are also part of the many celebrities who attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Italy. The Jenner sisters are all glammed up for the highly anticipated wedding.
Indian philanthropist Natasha Poonawalla leaves the hotel in Venice for the highly anticipated A-list wedding. She looks radiant in her red outift fit for a queen while being assisted into the taxi boat.
Ari Emanuel arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport ahead of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding.
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US football player Tom Brady gets on a taxi boat as he joins the many celebrities who attend the Amazon wedding in Venice. He steps out in a white shirt and black trousers while his cream-coloured jacket hangs on his arm. He pairs the classy yet simple outfit with sunglasses.
British actor Orlando Bloom and guests get on a taxi boat as they head to the hit wedding of the month in Venice.
Jordan's Princess Rajwa, Crown Prince of Jordan, Hussein bin Abdullah and their daughter Iman Bint Hussein board a taxi boat after landing at Venice Marco Polo airport. They are headed to the widely talked about wedding of the month between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
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Jordan's Queen Rania prepares to board a taxi boat after landing at Venice Marco Polo airport ahead of the wedding.
German Cagdas Halicilar poses near the Aman Hotel in Venice ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding. He is a professional Jeff Bezos look-alike.
Ivanka Trump arrives at the St Regis Hotel ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding on June 24, 2025. She is being helped out of a taxi boat.
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Lydia Kives (R) stands on a balcony of the Gritti Palace as she takes photos ahead of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding.
Gayle King arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport before she heads for the wedding in Venice, Italy.
Brian Grazer (L) and his wife Veronica Smiley Grazer join many celebrities at the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding in Italy.
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US designer Spencer Antle (L) prepares to board a taxi boat as he arrives at Venice airport on June 25, 2025. He is dressed in white shirt and jeans with a backpack hanging on his shoulder and sunglasses on his face
Michael and Lydia Kives board a taxi boat as they arrive at Venice airport on June 25, 2025. The couple join other A-list dignitaries and celebrities who graced Jeff Bezos' wedding. Michael looks to the side as Lydia is helped into the taxi boat.
Lauren Sanchez and US founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, leave the Aman Hotel in Venice on June 25, 2026 ahead of three-day wedding. Jeff waves to the crowd as Lauren looks radiant in her dress.
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Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Orlando Bloom, Domenico Dolce and Khloé Kardashian are photographed together ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding in Italy.
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