Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Jeff Bezos’ birthday bash had strict gift policy, celebrity event planner


What do you get one of the richest men in the world for his birthday? Nothing! 

A source tells Page Six exclusively that there was a strict "no gifts," policy at the over-the-top 60th birthday bash for the Amazon mogul, worth $177 billion according to Forbes, this weekend.

The celebration — which took place at fiancée Lauren Sánchez's mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif. — drew a star-studded list of guests including Jay Z, Beyoncé, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Oprah, Gayle King, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Kendall Jenner.

Business tycoons Bob Iger, Bill Gates and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also attended. 

Lauren Sanchez told guests there was a strict "no gift" policy at the birthday event. Getty Images Celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, who put together Justin and Hailey Bieber's wedding, worked with Sanchez on the fete. Imeh Akpanudosen Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee were among the guests at the star-studded bash. mrshilfiger/Instagram Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner also attended. ivankatrump/Instagram

We hear the party was put together by Sanchez with the help of top celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, a source tells Page Six.

Weiss is known for doing glamorous events like Justin and Hailey Bieber's wedding, Kris Jenner's 60th birthday celebration and Khloé Kardashian's baby shower.

She also put on Ciara and Russell Wilson's wedding, as well as Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi nuptials and several weddings for ABC's hit franchise "The Bachelor."

We hear Sanchez came up with the idea to recreate Bezos' original Amazon office. Lauren Sanchez/Instagram Guests like Paris and Nicky Hilton were treated to a performance by Katy Perry. jewel/Instagram Bezos had a "blast," an insider previously told Page Six. Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images

We hear Sanchez came up with the idea to create a replica of Bezos' first Amazon office, which he founded out of his Seattle garage, and Weiss helped execute.

The staging even included the actual desk chair from Bezos early days, says the source. 

 "E.T." singer Katy Perry, dressed in alien garb to pay tribute to the Blue Origin founder's fascination with space, performed at the party. She was joined by Usher to belt out "Happy Birthday." 

The Black Eyed Peas also sang in front of guests like Paris Hilton, singer Jewel, and designer Stacey Bendet.

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