Jeff Bezos‘s ex-wife, Mackenzie Scott, has become a prominent philanthropist since divorcing the Amazon founder and becoming one of the richest women in the world.
As part of the divorce settlement, she received 25% of their shared Amazon stock, which represented a 4% stake in the company, valued at around $35.6 billion at the time. Since then, she has donated over $19 billion to charity.
Here’s a closer look at Bezos’s personal life, his net worth, and more below.
Is Jeff Bezos Married?
Yes — Bezos is married. On June 27, 2025, the Amazon founder tied the knot with Lauren Sanchez in a star-studded wedding in Venice, Italy. He and Sánchez became engaged in May 2023 before announcing their marriage.
Prior to that, Bezos was married to MacKenzie Scott from 1993 to 2019. The two first met in 1992 while working at the New York hedge fund D.E. Shaw, and they married a year later.
Does Jeff Bezos Have Kids?
Bezos and Scott have four children together — three sons and one daughter. Their family began in 2000 with the birth of their first child, Preston. They later had two more sons and adopted a daughter from China. While the couple kept their family life largely private, when Jeff flew to space with Blue Origin in 2021, his sons were there to greet him with hugs as he returned to Earth.
What Is Jeff Bezos’ Net Worth?
As of November 2025, Bezos’ net worth is valued at $243.8 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List.
How Did Jeff Bezos Make His Money?
Bezos, who attended Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, amassed his fortune as the founder and former CEO of Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. He launched the company in 1994 as an online bookstore and quickly expanded its offerings to include everything from electronics to household goods. Amazon’s transformation into a global e-commerce powerhouse, along with its ventures into cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly boosted Bezos’ wealth.
After stepping down as CEO in 2021, Bezos has continued to profit from his 10.8% stake in Amazon, in addition to his investments in other ventures. Beyond Amazon, he has made lucrative investments in companies like Blue Origin, a private aerospace manufacturer, and he also owns The Washington Post.
Who Are the Richest People in the World?
As of today, the richest people in the world according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List are:
- Elon Musk – $472.9 billion
Founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and several other ventures, Musk has held the title of the world’s richest person multiple times due to the soaring value of Tesla and SpaceX’s continued growth. - Larry Ellison – $271.5 billion
- Jeff Bezos – $243.8 billion
Bezos, with his Amazon wealth and various investments, is consistently one of the wealthiest people globally. His focus now spans multiple industries, from e-commerce to space exploration. - Larry Page – $235.4 billion
- Sergey Brin – $218.5 billion
- Mark Zuckerberg – $207 billion
- Bernard Arnault & Family – $186.7 billion
The chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company, Arnault controls a vast empire that includes brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Fendi.
