Lauren Sanchez divides Internet as she wears Sophia Loren’s iconic gown on red carpet: 'Horror show'

Lauren Sanchez and her fiance Jeff Bezos attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, often called the 'Oscars for scientists'
UPDATED APR 7, 2025
Lauren Sanchez wore a silky red John Galliano dress that was previously worn by the legendary Sophia Loren (Getty Images)
Lauren Sanchez wore a silky red John Galliano dress that was previously worn by the legendary Sophia Loren (Getty Images)

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Lauren Sanchez left people divided after she donned a John Galliano silky red dress, which was once worn by Sophia Loren, for the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica.

The award ceremony, unofficially called the “Oscars for scientists,” happened on April 5, honoring scientists “driving remarkable discoveries in gene editing, human diseases, the fundamental particles of the Universe and its underlying mathematical principles,” as reported by HELLO!

The event was attended by many big names, like Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson, Maria Sharapova, Gwyneth Paltrow, Glenn Close, Salma Hayek, Gayle King, Lizzo, Paris Hilton, Lily Collins, Zoe Saldaña, and Alicia Keys.


 
 
 
 
 
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Lauren Sanchez wears Sophia Loren's vintage dress

Lauren Sanchez marked her presence alongside her fiance Jeff Bezos, with whom she will be tying the knot soon after their May 2023 engagement.

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos attend the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos attend the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025, in Santa Monica, California (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

The philanthropist shared photographs from the big night on her Instagram page as she wrote, “Honored to present an award tonight at the @breakthrough Breakthrough Prize ceremony—celebrating the scientists and researchers shaping our future in the most extraordinary ways.”

She also mentioned her dress in the caption as she stated, “And yes, I wore a little piece of history. This 1994 John Galliano dress was once worn by the legendary Sophia Loren—an icon of strength and timeless beauty.”



 

“I was proud to give it a second life on a night all about pushing boundaries and honoring brilliance,” the 55-year-old added.

Lauren Sanchez's fans call her ‘stunning’

auren Sánchez arrives at the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Lauren Sanchez arrives at the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025, in Santa Monica, California (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Many people complimented her in the comment section.

An Instagram user shared, “Looking stunning.”

Another Instagram user wrote, “YOU look STUNNING WHAT A BEAUTY and my inspo.”

A third one said, “So stunning ❤️✨💫 that must have been pretty exciting to have worn that dress and love the clutch.”

“Always stunning and shining Lauren love it,” a comment read.

Another comment was, “Gorgeous and Sexy Flower as always Lauren! Have a lovely and wonderful evening also an amazing and blessed weekend as well!”

Critics claim to not find Lauren Sanchez ‘attractive’

People on X were not in awe of Lauren Sanchez as a person simply tweeted, “LOL.”



 

Another person said, “I honestly don't even find her attractive.”



 

“Them fillers distracting me,” an X user wrote.



 

Another one said, “I don’t think she’s attractive. Can’t imagine the horror show of her without tons of makeup.”



 

“His ex wife is beautiful, kind, classy & doesn’t dress from a fredericks of Hollywood catalog. It’s JMO of course, but I don’t find anything even remotely attractive about this woman. And for the Bezos stans out there, no I’m not the least bit jealous or envious of them,” a tweet read, referring to Bezos’ former spouse MacKenzie Scott.



 

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