Maniscalco Mocks Bezos’ Glow-Up as Venice Braces for Billionaire’s Wedding

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco had the crowd roaring at Cannes Lions 2025, taking playful jabs at Jeff Bezos’ remarkable transformation from tech nerd to chiseled billionaire. "This guy was a complete nerd 30 years ago," Maniscalco quipped, marveling at Bezos’ shredded physique, now flaunted on his $500 million yacht, Koru, in the Mediterranean. He hailed Bezos as a "genius," joking about Amazon’s oversized boxes: "One dental floss at the bottom with airbags—pure brilliance."

Meanwhile, Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez are gearing up for their lavish Venice wedding, but not without controversy. Local Venetians are protesting, citing disruptions from the couple’s star-studded nuptials, expected to draw names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey. The couple, who went public in 2019, recently turned heads on their yacht off Cannes, with Sánchez rocking a leopard-print bikini and Bezos playfully showing affection.

From a 417-foot yacht to a 30-carat engagement ring, Bezos and Sánchez are redefining extravagance. But as Venice braces for their big day, the question remains: will their love story charm the city or spark more backlash?