Bethenny Frankel, a notable figure from the Real Housewives of New York City, recently weighed in on the extravagant Italian wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos.
The billionaire duo marked their nuptials with an opulent $20 million ceremony last Friday, drawing a crowd of high-profile celebrities and global social media influencers.
Sanchez, 55, who was previously divorced, tied the knot with Bezos in a wedding that has drawn comparisons to the Royal union of Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan Markle, 43. Markle, known for her role in 'Suits', was formerly married to Trevor Engleson from 2011 - 2014 before she fell in love with the Duke of Sussex in 2016.
Despite these parallels, Frankel, 54, highlighted a key difference between Sanchez and Markle: the distinct ways they can tap into their affluent husbands' wealth.
In a TikTok video, Frankel commented, "They both became famous when they came together. He was a dork before he met Lauren. He had money, but Lauren was like, 'Honey, I'll show you how to spend that money'.
"She bagged the elephant; she is the Meghan Markle with no rules."
She further elaborated, "I have been saying this from the beginning. Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family and had to play by the rules. This one...he makes the rules. When you are Jeff Bezos, you make the rules. So she doesn't have to play by any rules. He is living his best life."
She added: "Now they both are famous, and they both have these famous friends. They are basking in it and loving it. People criticize it, but to each their own.
Frankel also noted the parallels between Sanchez and Markle, pointing out that neither had a "career that was globally recognized" before they got married.
The reality TV personality went on to say, "They had steady incomes, but they blossomed later in different ways. Their relationships, not their primary careers, propelled them into the spotlight. It just goes to show that it's never too late for your moment. "
This comes as Bezos and Sanchez bid farewell to their Venice hotel on Sunday following a three-day wedding spectacle, before jetting off on their honeymoon.
The festivities took place two years after Bezos popped the question to Sanchez on his $500 million superyacht. The nuptials were described as "extremely intimate" with a strict no-phone rule, with family members making up around 70 of the 200 guests.
Sanchez shared with Vogue that her wedding gown drew inspiration from the high-necked lace dress Sophia Loren wore when she wed Cary Grant in the 1958 movie Houseboat.
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