Lauren Sánchez Bezos Says Online Criticism Still Hurts

Sánchez Bezos said criticism can hurt, but she tries not to let what she called “noise” distract her from what matters. She made the remarks during a November 10 appearance on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, as they discussed her book for young readers about a fly’s space trip and the backlash they faced after their 11-minute spaceflight together.

The book draws on Sánchez Bezos’s experience with dyslexia and ADHD. She urged parents who think a child is struggling in public school to write to the teacher and principal to request testing. She said she is glad to advocate for children who need support, adding that she did not have that help herself.

Sánchez Bezos also became emotional while discussing her son’s dyslexia. She said she had not understood why he was struggling and that he was diagnosed later, after years of difficulty. She has two children with former husband Patrick Whitesell and a son with former partner Tony Gonzalez.

Sánchez Bezos has faced public criticism over her relationship with Jeff Bezos, the couple’s lavish 2025 wedding and her involvement in the Met Gala. In an April interview, she said the public sees only a small portion of her life. Her current focus, she said, is helping children with learning differences.