Natasha Poonawalla Steals the Spotlight at Bezos‑Sanchez Star‑Studded Venice Wedding
Indian philanthropist Natasha Poonawalla turned heads at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish Venice wedding celebration, earning praise from the bride herself. The exclusive event drew an A-list guest list with 200 attendees and featured €40–48 million extravagance across multi-day festivities
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Indian socialite and Serum Institute executive Natasha Poonawalla captured attention at the star‑studded Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, delighting the bride with her glamorous look. In an Instagram video captioned “Celebrating Love #Venice,” Poonawalla flaunted her striking ensemble and received a heart emoji from Sánchez, with actress Sonam Kapoor adding a fire emoji in support.
Poonawalla, the Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India and an established philanthropist, previously attended Sánchez’s lavish bachelorette party in Paris, alongside celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, and Kris Jenner.
Who Is Natasha Poonawalla?
Born in Pune and educated at Savitribai Phule Pune University and the London School of Economics, Poonawalla is married to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute. She's also chairperson of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation and oversees the Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands.
Wedding Overview
The multi‑day wedding in Venice cost between €40–48 million (~₹430 crore), featuring around 200 guests.
Venue highlights included private receptions at historic sites like San Giorgio Maggiore and the Arsenale, with transport via 90 private jets and 30+ water taxis.
Celebrity attendees included Ivanka Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Kim & Khloé Kardashian, Orlando Bloom, Beyoncé, and Bill Gates.
The couple donated to Venice’s heritage and environmental conservation—donations included €1 million to lagoon preservation and €2 million post-protests
