Lauren Sánchez Praises Eldest Son Nikko on His 24th Birthday: 'You Teach Me Something New Every Day'

Mar. 15, 2025

Lauren Sanchez and Nikko Gonzalez.Photo:Steven Ferdman/Getty

Steven Ferdman/Getty

Lauren Sánchezis a proud mom!The broadcast journalist turned author celebrated her sonNikko Gonzalez’s 24th birthday in a sentimentalInstagramcarousel.“From those first mischievous smiles to watching you chart your own path… my heart is full, Sánchez, 55, captioned the post. The collage of photos included one of him after skydiving and another of Nikko as a boy sitting in the back of a car sticking his tongue out with a Spider-Man figurine.“You’ve always moved to your own rhythm, adventurous, yet always so calm in the middle of a storm, and so hardworking. Your steady grace continues to amaze me,” she continued. “Another trip around the sun, and still, you teach me something new every day. I love you SO SO much. Happy birthday Nikko 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍.”Lauren Sanchez and son Nikko Gonzalez.Steven Ferdman/GettyAmong those wishing Gonzalez a happy birthday wereKim Kardashian,Khloé Kardashian,Kris JennerandJewel.“Happy Birthday Nikko we love you!!!! ❤️😍🎂🥳😘🎂,” Jenner wrote in the comment section of Sánchez’s post. Kim simply added, “Happy Birthday Nikko!” while Khloé commented with a similar sentiment: “Happy birthday Nikko!! ❤️.““Such a sweet young man… you’re good mamma ❤️,” Jewel wrote, asMelissa Gorgaadded, “So handsome! Happy Birthday 🎉.“Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez. -.Lauren Sanchez InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nikko, whom Sánchez shares with former NFL playerTony Gonzalez, has been making his parents proud lately. Hewalked the runwayfor the 2024 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Sardinia, Italy, last July, a momentSánchez said made her a “proud mom"as she sat on the front row.Tony’s wifeOctober Gonzalezalso posted a sweetInstagramcarousel of photos in honor of Nikko’s birthday on Wednesday. The first photo showed Nikko with October’s two children, Malia and River Gonzalez, when they were younger.“Happiest of Birthdays Nikko! It has been and continues to be an absolute gift to watch you grow. I love you so much, 🤍” October wrote.Sánchez reposted October’s birthday post to her Instagram Stories with a big white heart emoji.Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez attend a basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 28, 2014.Noel Vasquez/GC ImagesThe two families spent time together over Thanksgiving, although Sánchez’s fiancéJeff Bezoswas not present for the blended holiday.A source confirmed Bezos and Sánchez’s engagement in May 2023, while the couple wereon vacation togetherin the South of France. They first went public with their relationship in January 2019.Sánchez was previously married toPatrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children, while Bezos was married for 25 years toMacKenzie Scott, with whom he has four children.

Lauren Sánchezis a proud mom!

The broadcast journalist turned author celebrated her sonNikko Gonzalez’s 24th birthday in a sentimentalInstagramcarousel.

“From those first mischievous smiles to watching you chart your own path… my heart is full, Sánchez, 55, captioned the post. The collage of photos included one of him after skydiving and another of Nikko as a boy sitting in the back of a car sticking his tongue out with a Spider-Man figurine.

“You’ve always moved to your own rhythm, adventurous, yet always so calm in the middle of a storm, and so hardworking. Your steady grace continues to amaze me,” she continued. “Another trip around the sun, and still, you teach me something new every day. I love you SO SO much. Happy birthday Nikko 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍.”

Lauren Sanchez and son Nikko Gonzalez.Steven Ferdman/Getty

Among those wishing Gonzalez a happy birthday wereKim Kardashian,Khloé Kardashian,Kris JennerandJewel.

“Happy Birthday Nikko we love you!!!! ❤️😍🎂🥳😘🎂,” Jenner wrote in the comment section of Sánchez’s post. Kim simply added, “Happy Birthday Nikko!” while Khloé commented with a similar sentiment: “Happy birthday Nikko!! ❤️.”

“Such a sweet young man… you’re good mamma ❤️,” Jewel wrote, asMelissa Gorgaadded, “So handsome! Happy Birthday 🎉.”

Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez. -.Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Lauren Sanchez Instagram

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Nikko, whom Sánchez shares with former NFL playerTony Gonzalez, has been making his parents proud lately. Hewalked the runwayfor the 2024 Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Sardinia, Italy, last July, a momentSánchez said made her a “proud mom"as she sat on the front row.

Tony’s wifeOctober Gonzalezalso posted a sweetInstagramcarousel of photos in honor of Nikko’s birthday on Wednesday. The first photo showed Nikko with October’s two children, Malia and River Gonzalez, when they were younger.

“Happiest of Birthdays Nikko! It has been and continues to be an absolute gift to watch you grow. I love you so much, 🤍” October wrote.

Sánchez reposted October’s birthday post to her Instagram Stories with a big white heart emoji.

Lauren Sanchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez attend a basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 28, 2014.Noel Vasquez/GC Images

Noel Vasquez/GC Images

The two families spent time together over Thanksgiving, although Sánchez’s fiancéJeff Bezoswas not present for the blended holiday.

A source confirmed Bezos and Sánchez’s engagement in May 2023, while the couple wereon vacation togetherin the South of France. They first went public with their relationship in January 2019.

Sánchez was previously married toPatrick Whitesell, with whom she has two children, while Bezos was married for 25 years toMacKenzie Scott, with whom he has four children.

source: people.com