Charlize Theron Criticizes Celebrities Attending Bezos-Sánchez Wedding During Charity Speech

Charlize Theron Takes a Swipe at Bezos-Sanchez Wedding at Charity Event
(Images: 1) Charlize Theron speaking at her Block Party event; 2) Protesters in Venice holding anti-Bezos banners; 3) A-listers arriving at the Bezos-Sanchez wedding.)

Charlize Theron didn’t hold back during her Block Party charity event in Los Angeles on Saturday, taking a playful jab at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s star-studded Venice wedding. The trio-day affair, dubbed the “wedding of the century,” drew A-listers like Tom Brady, Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashians but faced backlash from Venetians and activists.

Theron’s Bold Remarks
Theron, 49, quipped to the crowd, “I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding. But that’s OK because they suck and we’re cool” (via The Hollywood Reporter). Though delivered with humor, her comments segued into a passionate critique of global policies. She condemned regressive immigration laws, eroding women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, and rising gender-based violence, declaring, *“Yeah, f*k them.”

The Oscar winner’s charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), focuses on youth health and safety in Southern Africa. Theron’s advocacy is personal: she immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa at 19 but was deported after overstaying a visa while producing a documentary in Cuba. She later regained entry and became a U.S. citizen in 2007. “I want to be able to vote… I don’t want to just talk a good game,” she told Vogue.

Bezos’ Lavish Wedding Sparks Outcry
Bezos, worth $224 billion, and Sanchez married on Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island, hosting 200 VIPs. The event reportedly cost tens of millions, with a $5 million wedding ring. While local officials praised the economic boost ($23–34 million for businesses), protesters slammed the extravagance.

Demonstrators in St. Mark’s Square unfurled banners reading, “If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax,” targeting Bezos’ 1.1% effective tax rate. Groups like Greenpeace and Everyone Hates Elon criticized the couple for prioritizing luxury over public welfare. “Governments struggle to fund services, yet Bezos shuts down half a city for a wedding,” a spokesperson said.

A Clash of Opulence and Activism
Theron’s event highlighted her grassroots efforts, contrasting sharply with Bezos’ spectacle. While celebrities partied in Venice, activists underscored global inequities—a tension Theron channeled into her speech. Her blend of wit and advocacy reminded attendees that behind the glitz, systemic issues demand urgent attention.

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