Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Orlando Bloom's Mysterious Morning After: Venice, Romance, and Billionaire Weddings!

Orlando Bloom laughing on the balcony of his Venice hotel today ahead of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding

VIP Wedding Drama: Orlando Bloom Spotted with Mystery Woman, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Secret Marriage Exposed

The glamour of Venice has taken center stage as the world's elite gather for the highly anticipated wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez. But amidst the opulence and extravagance, whispers of scandal and secrets are beginning to surface.

Orlando Bloom, one of the A-list guests in attendance, was spotted embracing a mystery woman in the back of a Venetian water taxi on Thursday evening. The 48-year-old British actor, who recently split from fiancée Katy Perry, seemed carefree as he shared a laugh with his brunette companion amidst torrential rain. Sources close to the couple confirm that Bloom and Perry's breakup was amicable, but insiders claim that the actress is heartbroken over the split.

Orlando chatted to guests over a late breakfast and coffee

Meanwhile, Bezos and Sanchez's wedding celebrations have been marred by controversy from the start. The couple arrived in Venice on Wednesday afternoon, where they were greeted by a sea of A-list guests, including Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, and Leonardo DiCaprio. But what many didn't know was that Bezos and Sanchez had already tied the knot in secret, with sources revealing that their marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law.

"Their marriage is not just a formality," an insider spilled to thescholarlynote.com. "They've been married for at least a month, more than a month. The marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law."

But why did Bezos and Sanchez choose to keep their wedding a secret? Insiders claim that they wanted to avoid any potential backlash or controversy surrounding their union. After all, the couple has faced intense scrutiny over their whirlwind romance, which began just two years ago.

The mystery woman boarding the boat just before embracing Orlando last night

Bezos proposed to Sanchez on his $500million superyacht Koru in May 2023, and the couple has since been inseparable. They've jetted off on lavish getaways, shared romantic photos on social media, and even attended star-studded events together. But beneath the glitz and glamour lies a complicated web of secrets and scandals.

Sources close to the Bezos-Sanchez union have revealed that they were introduced by Sanchez's husband Patrick in 2016, at an Amazon studios party for the movie Manchester By the Sea. But it was only after Patrick left Lauren that Jeff began his secret romance with her.

"I think what's most interesting is that Jeff and Lauren met through their social circles," a source spilled to Page Six. "They both have houses in Seattle, and they've socialized together for years."

Katy Perry today out a brave face on the break up, smiling while in Australia on tour

But their romance has been shrouded in controversy from the start. The National Enquirer exposed their affair in 2019, alleging that Bezos had been sending Lauren racy messages and photos on his private jet.

"Rather than capitulate to extortion and blackmail, I've decided to publish exactly what they sent me," Bezos wrote in a lengthy essay to thescholarlynote.com's CEO. "I'm not going to let them bully me into silence."

Despite the drama surrounding their union, Bezos and Sanchez seem to be going strong. They kicked off their wedding-week by throwing a rowdy foam party on board Koru, where they were seen enjoying themselves amidst soap suds.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, pictured today, are marrying today

But what about the logistics of their wedding? Sources reveal that Bezos and Sanchez chose the iconic Madonna dell'Orto for their pre-wedding celebration, which was attended by over 200 guests. But the event caused chaos in Venice, with canals shutting down and tourists canceling reservations.

"It was like a war zone," one business owner shared with thescholarlynote.com. "The bridges were closed off, and police on jet skis turned people around when they tried to get through."

As for Bloom's mystery woman, sources reveal that she is an actress who has been in Venice filming a new project. But insiders claim that the two are just friends, and that Bloom was simply being kind to her during the torrential rain.

Either way, it seems that drama is never far behind when it comes to A-list weddings. Stay tuned for more updates on Bezos and Sanchez's union as this story continues to unfold!