Who Is Jeff Bezos's Wife?
Jeff Bezos married MacKenzie Scott in 1993. She is an author and former finance professional. The couple met while working at D.E. Shaw in New York and later moved to Seattle to start Amazon. They have four children together.
Marriage, Divorce, and Settlement
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their divorce in January 2019 after 25 years of marriage. The divorce was finalized later that year. MacKenzie received approximately 25% of Jeff Bezos's Amazon stake, making her one of the wealthiest women in the world at the time. The settlement was widely reported by financial and legal sources.
MacKenzie Scott's Career After Divorce
After the divorce, MacKenzie Scott focused on philanthropy and writing. She has donated billions to universities, nonprofits, and social justice organizations. Her novels, including "The Testing of Luther Albright" and "Traps," have received literary recognition. She has also married philanthropist Dan Jewett.
