Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Jeff Bezos' Wedding Rock: The Cuban Immigrant Who Funded Amazon

Getting spliced: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez are set to wed in Venice this wee in a ceremony thought to be costing $10 million (Pictured in March at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party)

SCANDAL IN THE ROYALTY OF BILLIONAIRES: Jeff Bezos's Secret Family Saga Unfolds as He Prepares for Lavish Wedding

The world is abuzz with excitement as Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos prepares to tie the knot with his girlfriend of six years, Lauren Sanchez, in a highly anticipated ceremony in Venice. But behind the glamour and glitz, a complex web of family secrets and long-forgotten relationships threatens to upend the billionaire's fairytale romance.

As The Scholarly Note reports, Jeff Bezos, worth an astonishing $227 billion, will be surrounded by some of the most famous faces on the planet, including Oprah, Kim Kardashian, and Bill Gates. But there is one man who will stand by his side as he says "I do" to Sanchez - Miguel Bezos, the man whose name Jeff took when he was just four years old.

Father and son: Miguel Bezos has been a constant in the life of the Amazon mogul since he adopted him when he was just four, after he married Jeff's mother Jacklyn in 1968 (Pictured: Miguel and Jeff at the Statue Of Liberty Museum Opening Celebration at Battery Park on May 15, 2019)

In a heartwarming tribute to his adoptive father, Bezos has frequently spoken about the profound impact Miguel had on his life. A former journalist and entrepreneur in his own right, Miguel was a constant presence in Bezos's early years, offering him love, support, and guidance as he grew into one of the world's most successful businessmen.

But what The Scholarly Note has uncovered is a complex family history that threatens to upend the narrative of Bezos's idyllic childhood. It turns out that Miguel was not just any ordinary stepfather - but rather, a man who adopted Jeff at a tender age and raised him as his own son.

As we delve deeper into the family saga, it becomes clear that Bezos's biological father, Ted Jorgensen, played no significant role in his life. In fact, Jorgensen was so unaware of his son's existence that he only discovered Jeff's identity when a writer approached him for an interview about his biography.

At the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Awards in 2023, Bezos played a slideshow featuring pictures of his adoptive father as he grew up in Cuba - before he fled the country at 16 when his father's business was seized by Fidel Castro

"I'm anxious about it," Jorgensen said, reflecting on the revelation. "I would like to connect with him. I'm not in great health."

The story takes a poignant turn as we learn that Bezos and his biological father never reconciled before Jorgensen's untimely death in 2015. Despite their estrangement, Jorgensen's desire to connect with his son remained strong until the very end.

But what about Miguel, the man who has been by Bezos's side throughout the years? According to sources close to the family, Miguel's role went far beyond that of a typical stepfather. He was a rock, a guiding light, and a mentor who encouraged Bezos to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.

Speaking no English, Miguel moved to the US when his father's successful lumber mill business was nationalized

In 1995, Miguel and his wife, Jacklyn, made the bold decision to invest $245,573 in Amazon - a move that would pay off handsomely as the company grew into one of the world's leading e-commerce giants. Today, their stake in the company is estimated to be worth over $30 billion.

As Bezos prepares for his big day, it remains to be seen how he will reconcile his complex family history with his new marriage. Will he invite his biological father's ghost to the wedding? Or will Miguel take center stage as the true patriarch of the Bezos clan?

One thing is certain - The Scholarly Note will continue to follow this story, unraveling the tangled threads of Bezos's family saga and shedding light on one of the most fascinating tales in modern business history.

Close: Bezos has said his parents have always been 'my biggest supporters', investing in Amazon despite Jeff warning them it was a huge risk

The Amazon billionaire, 61, pictured with his mother Jacklyn and Miguel, known as Mike, in 2023

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez will wed this week, although their nuptials have proved controversial, with locals in Venice saying the lavish ceremony is an example of over-tourism

Many locals in Venice are protesting the wedding, urging Bezos not to get married there