Lauren Sánchez Reflects on 'Challenges that Shaped' Her and 'Wins that Inspired' Her Throughout 2024

Mar. 15, 2025

Lauren Sanchez on September 11, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Taylor Hill/WireImage

Taylor Hill/WireImage

Lauren Sánchezis ready for 2025!

The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.

Sánchez uploaded anInstagrampost on Friday, Jan. 3, wearing a sexy silver ensemble. She added three photos posing in a metallic mesh formfitting gown with a deep cowl neckline that showed off her décolletage. The gown’s neckline transitioned into a hood that Sánchez delicately placed on her head to show offher new honey-blonde highlights.

Sánchez paired the metallic mesh dress with diamond earrings and her30-carat diamond engagement ringfrom fiancéJeff Bezos.

“Thank you, 2024— reflecting on the challenges that shaped me, the wins that inspired me, and the amazing people who lifted me up,” Sánchez wrote in her Jan. 3 Instagram caption.

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The author also added a few Instagram Stories celebrating the New Year, including a video of the ocean at sunset with the caption: “THIS IS YOUR YEAR! 🤍.”

Lauren Sánchez on Jan. 3, 2025.Lauren Sanchez/Instagram

Lauren Sanchez/Instagram

Meanwhile, days before, forher 55th birthdayon Thursday, Dec. 19, Sánchez wore a latex little black dress. The sexy and strappy number featured a low-cut neckline and sparkling sequins to give the birthday girl some added shine.

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Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos on Oct. 20, 2024.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Sánchez shared a peek at her celebrations with anInstagram poston Friday, Dec. 20 that featured snaps alongside her friends.

“How it started—how it ended,” Sánchez began as the caption to her celebratory Instagram carousel showcasing before and after photos.

source: people.com