'Act your age': Lauren Sanchez faces flak over bold dress at Sydney Sweeney’s 28th birthday

LOS ANGELES, CAIFORNIA: Sydney Sweeney celebrated her 28th birthday with a star-studded bash, but the spotlight didn’t only shine on the birthday girl.

Lauren Sanchez, wife of Jeff Bezos, also stole the limelight for her daring party look. While some netizens praised her looks, others were of the opinion that she was trying to 'outdo' the birthday girl.

Did Lauren Sanchez steal spotlight at Sydney Sweeney’s birthday bash?

Lauren Sanchez made a show-stopping appearance at Sydney Sweeney’s 28th birthday bash. The party was star-studded, metallic and space-themed.

Sanchez, 55, did turn heads in a metallic micro minidress with a plunging neckline that left little to the imagination. She accessorized with black sunglasses and wore a tousled hairstyle. No doubt, her look added a touch of effortless glamour.

Interestingly, the color of her dress was almost exactly like Sweeney’s birthday outfit. The two shared smiles in a series of photos.

Sweeney, meanwhile, looked radiant. She wore a 2008 Britney Spears inspired dress by The Blonds. The space-themed party featured silver accents and star decorations. 

Sweeney shared a picture that included Sanchez, Glen Powell, Kaylee McGregor, among others with the caption, "Welcome to planet syd." 

Netizens slam Lauren Sanchez over her attire at Sydney Sweeney birthday party

Photos from the event showed the two posing together with Sanchez in the tiniest of dresses with a plunging neckline. The images quickly sparked chatter on social media, with some saying Sanchez’s outfit was too much for a birthday guest.

One wrote about Sanchez, "Gezz act your age, you're not 25 anymore, you're embarrasing youself."

Another user tweeted, “Sanchez is the queen of plastic surgery!”

Another user simply didn't approve of what Sanchez wore at Sweeney's birthday bash, "Yikes! How’d they get bowling balls under her skin? Ridiculous and embarrassing!"

Another netizen said, "Are they having a co sweet 16 party?"

Some felt Sanchez didn’t look her best at Sweeney’s birthday bash, with one comment reading, “Sánchez is scared and holding on for dear life.”

Sydney Sweeney and Lauren Sanchez's growing friendship

Sydney Sweeney attended the Venice wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos in June 2025. Since then their friendship has been captured in multiple photos. The two are often seen laughing together, looking relaxed and genuinely comfortable in each other’s company.

It seems their connection seems to go beyond red carpets and glamorous parties.

Whether at star-studded events or in quieter settings their bond continues to appear strong.