Hot & Not in Hollywood

In a weekend that dazzled with couture gowns, billion-dollar yachts, and a guest list that read like a Hollywood power index, one name was notably missing from Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s lavish wedding in Venice: Eva Longoria. The actress and activist, who has shared a close friendship with Sánchez for over two decades, was expected to be among the 200 elite guests, but never arrived.

A Friendship That Sparkled Until the Big Day

Longoria and Sánchez’s bond has been well-documented. From red carpet appearances to intimate celebrations, the two have long supported each other’s milestones. Just weeks before the wedding, Longoria joined Sánchez’s Parisian bachelorette party, where she gushed to People about celebrating love and friendship. “It’s just the best feeling in the world to be there and go, ‘Yay, love,’” she said.

Given their history and Longoria’s own words, her absence from the wedding came as a shock. Just days earlier, she was spotted relaxing on a beach in Spain, one of the countries where her family resides. Fans assumed Longoria would make her way to Venice in time. As Sánchez and Bezos wed, Longoria was sharing posts about U.S. immigration, focusing on Latino issues.

A Wedding for the Ages

The wedding itself was a spectacle of opulence and symbolism. Held in Venice, Italy, the multi-day affair featured a couture Dolce & Gabbana gown for the bride, a foam party aboard a $500 million yacht, and a guest list that included Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Brady. The couple even requested no gifts, instead encouraging donations to Venetian cultural and environmental organizations.

Despite the grandeur, the event wasn’t without controversy. Protests erupted in Venice over the perceived excess and its impact on the fragile city. Still, the couple pressed on, hosting what many dubbed the “royal wedding of the tech-entertainment elite.”

Why Longoria’s Absence Matters

In Mexican culture, as Longoria herself once noted, missing a major life event like a wedding is almost unthinkable. “You must show up. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble,” she once joked. Her absence has sparked speculation: was it a scheduling conflict, a quiet protest, or simply a personal decision?

Longoria has yet to publicly comment, and her silence has only deepened the intrigue. Meanwhile, fellow bachelorette attendee Katy Perry left a heartfelt comment on Sánchez’s Instagram post, prompting a warm reply, “We miss you, Katy.” No such exchange has been seen between her and Longoria, at least not yet.

~ * ~ Stay tuned, stay savage, stay sparkly — Holly out. ~ * ~

Sources: Daily Mail * Us Weekly * USA Today