Lauren Sanchez causes a stir in a lace corset and responds to criticism of her outfits

Lauren Sanchez was beaming as she arrived at the 2024 Forbes Power Women's Summit wearing an all-white ensemble. The former journalist attended the event to speak with Forbes Executive Vice President Moira Forbes, where she discussed her professional journey and shared her thoughts on the online criticism she has received.

“People like to put you in a box and I don't fit that box. I never have. As a journalist, as a pilot, as a mother and even as a fiancée,” she said at the event. “People want me to dress, look or act a certain way. But I'm just as authentic as I can be.”

Lauren looked elegant in a white wide-leg suit and matching blazer. She added her own personal touch with a white lace corset and completed the look with cream platform shoes.

She wore a ponytail and wore glamorous makeup, including glossy lips. Lauren wore diamond earrings and posed for photos on the red carpet before taking the stage.

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Lauren spoke about the media attention she recently received while vacationing with Jeff Bezos. “They love to photograph us at red carpet events or on vacation, but that's only a small part of who we are. It's easy to judge from a photo, but people don't really know me,” she said.

“Jeff puts me out there and he encourages me to go out there and do my thing,” Lauren continued. “And I'm lucky to have a partner like that. We really support each other.” She also said that getting attention is sometimes scary, as she never sought fame.

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“I don't wish fame on anyone, I never wanted it,” she said. “You can hide from it because you're scared of showing yourself and getting comments about your life from people who don't know you. I've shed a few tears, believe me. But my sister says, 'Get up and take a shower.'”