Lauren Sanchez appeared on the Today show in New York City on Tuesday to promote her new book, The Fly Who Flew Under The Sea.
During her interview, the 56-year-old almost broke down in tears twice as she talked her dyslexia struggle that she shares with one of her sons.
Sanchez shared that she did not know she had dyslexia until she was 19 adding that she ‘hid it’ for a long time.
She also said that her community college teacher Lori urged Sanchez to get tested for dyslexia after she told her, ‘You’re not dumb, she just can’t spell.’
Then she talked about her son’s journey.
During her wedding to Jeff Bezos in June 2025, she said that her kids gave speeches and one of her sons – Evan Whitesell – who has dyslexia as well, talked about an experience that was ‘extremely important to him,’ and she added she had ‘no idea what he was going to say.’
Lauren Sanchez appeared on the Today show in New York City on Tuesday to promote her new book, The Fly Who Flew Under The Sea
During her interview, the 56-year-old almost broke down in tears twice as she talked her dyslexia struggle that she shares with one of her sons
Sanchez shared that she did not know she had dyslexia until she was 19 adding that she ‘hid it’ for a long time. She also said that her community college teacher Lori urged Sanchez to get tested for dyslexia after she told her, ‘You’re not dumb, she just can’t spell’
Sanchez nearly cried as she shared the story about how her son was in the fourth grade and told himself he could do it when he was struggling to spell in class.
She added that was the ‘most meaningful and impactful moment at my wedding… besides getting married to Jeff,’ she laughed.
And now she has said that Evan saying ‘I can do it’ has inspired her so much that she has a sign in her home with those words.
And she added her daughter, Ella Whitesell, who is the artist in the family, said Sanchez, will go to college soon.
The star also said she does not like the term Empty Nester and has a new saying: ‘Egg Launcher or maybe Bird Launcher is a little better,’ she said.
She also has son Nikko Gonzalez with ex Anthony David Gonzalez, a former football star.
While on the couch Sanchez also said, ‘I want to remind parents to read to their kids’ as she talked her second book.
‘Because if you just take 10 minutes you release what is called Oxytocin and you child releases it… it’s so important.’
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Then she talked about her son Evan Whitesell’s journey. During her wedding to Jeff Bezos in June 2025, she said that her son gave a speech about dealing with dyslexia
She shares Evan with her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell; seen together with their daughter Ella in 2011 in Los Angeles
Sanchez nearly cried as she shared the story about how her son was in the fourth grade and told himself he ‘could do it’ when he was struggling to spell in class
Before she sat down with Today, Sanchez had a clever way to promote her new book in NYC
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neurotransmitter produced in the hypothalamus that acts as a key regulator of social bonding, reproductive functions and maternal behavior.
Next the star said that Vogue honcho Anna Wintour called her and Bezos to ask them to be host the Met Gala and be the sponsors this year.
She carried a white handbag with the cover of her book on the front
She then made it clear that Wintour handed them the theme: Fashion As Art.
Before she sat down with Today, Sanchez had a clever way to promote her new book.
She carried a white handbag with the cover of her tome on the front. The purse was also stylish with a bamboo handle
The bag read which is the title of her children’s book which was released on Tuesday.
The former TV star wore a form-fitting belted white skirt suit with a bow on the jacket, pockets in front and long sleeves.
The skirt portion fell to her calves and had a flirty ruffle on the hem. Sanchez also had on pointy white Louboutin heels that complemented her toned and tanned legs.
For added glamour, she wore black round sunglasses even though it was raining.
The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea is a children’s book by Sanchez and illustrated by Raleigh Stewart.
The book is about a fly named Flynn who takes a wrong turn on the way to Cape Canaveral and ends up on an undersea adventure, learning to see mistakes as opportunities for discovery.
Next the star said that Vogue honcho Anna Wintour called her and Bezos to ask them to be host the Met Gala and be the sponsors this year. She carried a white handbag with the cover of her book on the front She then made it clear that Wintour handed them the theme: Fashion As Art
The tale encourages curiosity, resilience, and appreciation for the planet, featuring ocean wonders like coral reefs and a giant squid, and includes STEM elements like an undersea glossary.
In 2024, the star came out with her first children’s book, The Fly Who Flew To Space, which became a best-seller.
Sanchez wed Amazon founder billionaire Jeff Bezos in June 2025 at a private venue in Venice.
Their wedding brought together a guest list of more than 200 people, including some of the world’s most high-profile names.
The ceremony, reported to have cost around $50 million, attracted global media attention and saw the presence of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, Jerry Seinfeld, Orlando Bloom, Jessica Alba, Bill Gates, Brooks Nader, and Ivanka Trump.
Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family were also in attendance, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner.
