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- Jeff Bezos’ mysterious rarely seen half-brother is spitting image of star as he attends wedding (irishstar.com)
Venice, Italy – The wedding bells are ringing for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez, and the guest list is as dazzling as the Venetian canals. Among the A-listers, one guest bears a striking resemblance to a Hollywood action hero: Jeff’s younger half-brother, Mark Bezos.
While not a star of the silver screen himself, Mark has been seen mingling with the likes of Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, and Leonardo DiCaprio during the lavish wedding festivities. Some observers have noted his resemblance to Bruce Willis and even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Although an entrepreneur like his older brother, Mark prefers to operate behind the scenes. He co-founded the private equity firm HighPost Capital and is known for his philanthropic work with the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City-based anti-poverty organization.
Mark’s connection to Amazon goes back to the company’s early days. In 1996, he, along with his sister Christina, invested $10,000 in 30,000 Amazon shares. Had they held onto that investment, it would have been worth a staggering $640 million in 2018.
The Bezos-Sánchez nuptials, a three-day affair taking place on the exclusive island of San Giorgio, haven’t been without controversy. Protests have erupted across Venice, with residents and local organizations voicing concerns about the impact of mass tourism and the disruption caused by the extravagant event. Under the banner “No Space for Bezos,” a clever nod to Sánchez’s recent spaceflight with Blue Origin, protesters are making their voices heard amidst the wedding celebrations.