Biography
Lauren Wendy Sánchez (born December 19, 1969), known professionally as Lauren Sanchez, is an American news journalist, television host, actress, pilot, and businesswoman. She is best known for being the host of So You Think You Can Dance, which airs on Fox.
She has served as an entertainment correspondent for shows such as Showbiz Tonight and Larry King Live. She has received an Emmy Award for her work as a media personality. She has made several guest appearances in films and television shows.
Lauren Sanchez has appeared in popular films including Fight Club, Batman Begins, Fantastic Four and Saw. She has been included in People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People list and Us Weekly’s Hot Bodies list.
When Lauren Sanchez founded Black Ops Aviation in 2016, she made history as the first woman to run an aerial film and production company. She has a helicopter pilot’s license. She’s rumored to be dating Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos.
American media personality
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| Full name: | Lauren Wendy Sanchez |
| Stage name: | Lauren Sanchez |
| Born: | December 19, 1969 (age 54) |
| Place of birth: | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.6 minutes |
| Parents: | Ray Sanchez and Eleanor Sanchez |
| Siblings: | Michael Sanchez |
| Husband • Spouse: | Patrick Whitesell (married 2005–2019) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Jeff Bezos (2018), Henry Simmons (2002-2003), Derek Fisher (2001-2002), Tony Gonzalez (2000-2001), Anthony Miller (1996-2000), Rory Markas |
| The children: | Nikko Gonzalez, Eleanor Patricia Whitesell, Evan Whitesell |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | 30 million dollars |
Early life and education
Lauren Sanchez was born on December 19, 1969 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. She developed an interest in aviation from a young age. She spent her early years in an airplane hangar because her father was a flight instructor, which sparked her passion for aviation. She also spent a lot of time with her father, Ray Sanchez, who enjoyed restoring old planes.
She has an older brother named Michael Sanchez. Her father is Ray Sanchez, and her mother is Eleanor Sanchez.
After completing high school, Lauren Sánchez enrolled at El Camino College in California. She was a writer for the El Camino College student newspaper while attending. The University of Southern California in Los Angeles also offered her a scholarship.
Lauren Sánchez interned at KCOP-TV while she was a student at the University of Southern California. She earned a degree in communications from the university.
Career
Lauren Sánchez began her career at KCOP-TV as a desk assistant. She was then hired as a reporter and anchor by Phoenix, Arizona’s KTVK. Her big break came when she was hired as a reporter for the nationally syndicated television show Extra. She eventually became a host and journalist for the newsmagazine series Goin’ Deep on Fox Sports Net.
Lauren Sánchez was nominated for an Emmy for her role in the sports documentary Goin’ Deep. She also served as an entertainment reporter for the sports program The Best Damn Sports Show Period while working for Fox Sports Net. In 1999, she returned to KCOP-TV as an anchor for UPN 13 News. She then began working as an entertainment reporter for Fox owned and operated television station KTTV.
She was chosen to host the popular reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance in 2005. Lauren Sánchez took a break from her television career after hosting one season of the show. She began working for Extra in 2009 as a special correspondent and host. She regularly appears on Extra and other TV shows such as Good Day LA.
Black Ops Aviation, an aerial production and film company, was founded in 2016 by Lauren Sánchez. The production company has provided video content to prominent businesses, including Netflix, Fox, and Amazon.
List of movies played
Lauren Sánchez made her acting debut in 1997 in an episode of the action-adventure show Babylon 5. She appeared in a self-portrait in the drama Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, in 1999. In 2005, she appeared as herself in the prison sports comedy The Longest Yard. Starring Adam Sandler in the lead role, The Longest Yard is a remake of the 1974 classic film of the same name.
She was also seen in the 2005 version of the blockbuster Fantastic Four. The superhero film, directed by Josh Trank, starred Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, and Jamie Bell. That same year, Lauren Sanchez played Aramanda De La Cruz in an episode of the comedy series Eve.
She appeared as a reporter and news anchor in several films from 2006 to 2008, including Akeelah and the Bee, Zoom, Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer, College Road Trip, and Dirt. She played Margo Moonhead in the 2008 horror comedy Killer Movie. The film, directed by Jeff Fisher, had its New York City premiere at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. She had a major role that same year.
In 2010, she played NCIS agent Sanchez in the police action drama series NCIS. She then appeared in several episodes of the romantic drama Days of Our Lives as Cece Chavez (DOOL). She appeared as Layla in the comedy The Big Picture directed by Michael Charron that same year.
In several films from 2011 to 2017, including We Bought a Zoo, Celeste & Jesse Forever, White House Down, Rake, Ted 2, and Girlfriend’s Day, Lauren Sánchez once again played the role of a news anchor. She also played Olivia in the 2011 short film Lesser of the Two.
She has also appeared as a guest on popular talk shows such as The View, That’s So Hollywood, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Personal life
Tony Gonzalez, a former National Football League (NFL) player, dated Lauren Sánchez. She gave birth to a baby named Nikko Gonzalez in 2001 from her relationship with Tony Gonzalez.
In August 2005, she married Jewish-American talent agent Patrick Whitesell. William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, an entertainment and media company, has Patrick Whitesell as its co-CEO (WME). They had a lavish, celebrity-filled wedding that cost two million dollars. They welcomed a baby named Evan Whitesell in 2006. Their daughter, Eleanor Patricia Whitesell, was born in 2008.
They divorced in 2018. Lauren Sánchez is currently dating Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon. At a gathering, Jeff Bezos, a friend of Patrick Whitesell, introduced her to him.
Jeff Bezos made headlines in January 2019 after exchanging racy text messages and photos with Lauren Sanchez. Jeff Bezos’ relationship with Lauren Sanchez led to the end of his marriage to MacKenzie Scott. Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott announced their plans to file for divorce on their official Twitter pages in January 2019.
Lauren Sanchez has also dated celebrities such as Henry Simmons (2002-2003), Derek Fisher (2001-2002), Tony Gonzalez (2000-2001), Anthony Miller (1996-2000) and Rory Markas.
Thousands of people follow Lauren Sanchez on Instagram, where she pursues her love of flying through her aerial film and production company, Black Ops Aviation. She regularly flies her own helicopters and planes.
Net worth
According to some online sources, Lauren Sanchez is estimated to have a net worth of around $30 million.
Social media
- Instagram: @LaurenSanchez
