1. Jeff Bezos' Marriage to a Younger Woman Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, became publicly known for dating Lauren Sánchez after his divorce from MacKenzie Scott in 2019. Sánchez is not extremely young compared to Bezos (she's only about 8 years younger), but this high-profile relationship has contributed to ongoing conversations about wealth, power, and age dynamics in relationships. 2. Why the Rich Often Marry the Young This pattern—older wealthy individuals marrying younger partners—has several reasons: Evolutionary & Social Psychology Reproductive viability : Evolutionary theories suggest men may be drawn to younger women due to higher fertility, while women may prefer resource-stable partners. Status and beauty trade-off : In traditional models, wealth and status are exchanged for youth and attractiveness. Power dynamics : Wealth can shift relationship dynamics, making younger partners more likely to defer or rely on older weal...