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Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner

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Bashian, L. (2026, September 26). Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lauren-sanchez-bezos-sparks-backlash-inappropriate-plunging-dress-state-dinner

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Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced criticism on social media for wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress with a plunging neckline to a state dinner at the White House honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping. The 56-year-old's choice of attire drew comments questioning both her appropriateness and the reason for their invitation, though some defended her right to choose her outfit freely. This incident is reminiscent of similar controversies she faced in the past, including criticism for wearing a revealing white Alexander McQueen pantsuit at President Trump’s inauguration in 2025.
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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 focused largely on AI regulation amid escalating tensions over advancements in artificial intelligence technology. The meeting aimed to address mutual concerns about the risks associated with rapid AI development but ended with both sides maintaining their positions, despite attempts by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize "equality" and "reciprocity." Chinese state media highlighted the high-level reception Xi received at the White House as a sign of equality between the two nations, while US officials viewed reciprocity more transactionally. This divergence in interpretation has led to skepticism about whether genuine progress was made regarding AI guardrails or broader diplomatic cooperation.

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The 56-year-old former journalist attended the dinner with her husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a figure-hugging black off-the-shoulder dress with a plunging neckline.
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2026-09-27 · Fox News
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with ‘inappropriate’ plunging dress at state dinner · assertive framing

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Lauren Sánchez Bezos sent the internet buzzing when she arrived to a state dinner at the White House. asserted
she → send → House
The 56-year-old former journalist attended the dinner with her husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a figure-hugging black off-the-shoulder dress with a plunging neckline. asserted
journalist → attend → neckline
She paired the look with diamond drop earrings and a large statement diamond necklace. asserted
She → pair → earrings
Many X users took issue with Lauren's choice, calling her out for showing too much cleavage at such a high-profile event, with some even questioning why they were even there. asserted
they → take → event
"Money does not buy one class. asserted
Money → buy → class
She dresses terribly. asserted
She → dress → ?
one user wrote. asserted
user → write → ?
"Why are they invited to an event and eating on the tax payer dime?" one user asked, while another wrote, "Have some dignity for goodness sake. asserted
another → invite → sake
There were others who came to her defense online, writing that it isn't anyone's business what she chooses to wear and that they thought she looked nice. asserted
she → be → what
"Who else doesn't care and thinks she should wear whatever she wants?!!!" one user asked. asserted
user → care → whatever
Another added, "She looks great, and Jeff is very lucky to be her husband." asserted
Jeff → add → ?
"She’s come a long way from being the entertainment reporter on the local LA news station," a third wrote. asserted
third → come → station
This is not the first time Lauren has caused controversy with one of her outfits, as she also received criticism for the outfit she wore to President Trump's inauguration in January 2025. asserted
she → cause → January
She wore a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit featuring a fitted satin-trimmed blazer with a dangerously low-cut V-neck with her risqué white lace bustier popping out from underneath. asserted
bustier → wear → neck
Put them away for one day," one user wrote at the time, while another added, "Really, a bra plainly visible. asserted
another → put → bra
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