Lauren Sánchez's 3 Children: All About Nikko, Evan and Ella

Mar. 15, 2025

Lauren Sanchez with her son Nikko and Jeff Bezos.Photo:Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Lauren Sánchez’s life is sweeter with Jeff Bezos and her three children: Nikko, Evan and Ella.Sánchez became a mom for the first time in 2001 when she welcomed her son Nikko with her ex-boyfriend, former NFL playerTony Gonzalez. After the two split, Sánchez married her now ex-husband, businessman Patrick Whitesell. Sánchez and Whitesell celebrated the arrival of their son, Evan, in 2006 and daughter, Ella, in 2008.Bezos — whobegan datingSánchez in 2019 andproposed to herin 2023 — entered the relationship withfour kids of his own. The entrepreneur welcomed three sons and one daughter with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. Though Bezos keeps his children away from the spotlight, he and Sánchez have worked hard behind closed doors to become one big, happy family.“They’ve been together four years now, so theirfamilies are really blendedat this point,” an insider told PEOPLE in 2023 after the couple was spotted vacationing with Sánchez’s oldest child, Nikko. “Their families are very close.“Here’s everything to know about Lauren Sánchez’s children.Nikko Gonzalez, 24Lauren Sánchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez.Lauren Sanchez InstagramSánchez’s oldest child, Nikko, was born in February 2001. Though the broadcast journalist split from NFL tight end Gonzalez shortly after, the pair have remained friendly as theyraised their son together.When Nikko isn’t joining Gonzalezon the red carpetfor movie premieres, the father-son duo are taking part in daring activities together,like skydiving.As for Sánchez, she loves to gush about her eldest son on social media, like when hewalked the runway for Dolce & Gabbanain January 2024 andgraduated from collegein May 2024.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"My heart is overflowing with pride for this incredible young man. I just want you to know how immensely proud I am of you for achieving this milestone,” she wrote on Instagram. “This is just the beginning, Nikko, and I hope you continue chasing your dreams with relentless originality. I love you so much.“Evan Whitesell, 17Lauren Sanchez and her children, Evan Whitesell and Ella Whitesell.Lauren Sanchez InstagramIn August 2005, Sánchez married Hollywood agent Whitesell, and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Evan, almost a year later in June 2006. PEOPLE confirmed at the time that he was born in Santa Monica, California, at St. John’s Hospital and weighed just under 7 lbs.Sánchez and Whitesell finalized their divorce in late 2019, and theyreached an agreementthat included joint physical custody of Evan and his sister, Ella.Though Sánchez tries to protect Evans’ privacy, she shares some updates about his life on social media while keeping his face hidden.Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sanchez and their children Evan and Ella arrive at John Varvatos' 8th Annual Stuart House Benefit on March 13, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.Kevin Winter/GettyIn November 2021, she posted a photo kissing her son and hugging her daughter while overlooking a mountainous landscape,captioning the snap, “Love these precious moments.”In 2022, she gave a glimpse into a mother-son trip she took to Japan with Evan. “Making memories in Kyoto with my son,” she wrote alongsidethe video, which showed them walking arm-in-arm, visiting temples and gardens, and enjoying a boat ride.Ella Whitesell, 17Lauren Sanchez and Ella Whitesell at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C.Lauren Sanchez InstagramSánchez and Whitesell welcomed their daughter Eleanor Patricia, a.k.a. Ella, in January 2008.Sánchez keeps her teenage daughter off social media but gave her asweet shout-outon her 16th birthday in January 2024, featuring a throwback photo.Lauren Sánchez and Patrick Whitesell’s daughter Ella Whitesell as a child.Lauren Sanchez Instagram“I can’t believe you are already 16,” she wrote. “It seems like just yesterday I took this pic of you. In your quiet strength, you’ve grown, not with loud fanfares, but with the gentle grace of a sunrise. Each day, you show us the beauty of dedication and the power of quiet dreams.”“We love you for everything you are, and everything you’re yet to become. I love you beyond words,” the mom of three added.Sánchez also revealed that her daughter and sons have taken flight lessons — a passion the formerSo You Think You Can Dancehost has had for years.“Life can be so chaotic with so much going on,” Sánchez toldThe Hollywood Reporterabout her love of flight. “Lift off and you’re in an energy space that no one else is in. It’s calming. When I’m up there, I’m completely satisfied. I’m like, ‘This is where I need to be.’ ”

Lauren Sánchez’s life is sweeter with Jeff Bezos and her three children: Nikko, Evan and Ella.

Sánchez became a mom for the first time in 2001 when she welcomed her son Nikko with her ex-boyfriend, former NFL playerTony Gonzalez. After the two split, Sánchez married her now ex-husband, businessman Patrick Whitesell. Sánchez and Whitesell celebrated the arrival of their son, Evan, in 2006 and daughter, Ella, in 2008.

Bezos — whobegan datingSánchez in 2019 andproposed to herin 2023 — entered the relationship withfour kids of his own. The entrepreneur welcomed three sons and one daughter with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. Though Bezos keeps his children away from the spotlight, he and Sánchez have worked hard behind closed doors to become one big, happy family.

“They’ve been together four years now, so theirfamilies are really blendedat this point,” an insider told PEOPLE in 2023 after the couple was spotted vacationing with Sánchez’s oldest child, Nikko. “Their families are very close.”

Here’s everything to know about Lauren Sánchez’s children.

Nikko Gonzalez, 24

Lauren Sánchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez.Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Sánchez’s oldest child, Nikko, was born in February 2001. Though the broadcast journalist split from NFL tight end Gonzalez shortly after, the pair have remained friendly as theyraised their son together.

When Nikko isn’t joining Gonzalezon the red carpetfor movie premieres, the father-son duo are taking part in daring activities together,like skydiving.

As for Sánchez, she loves to gush about her eldest son on social media, like when hewalked the runway for Dolce & Gabbanain January 2024 andgraduated from collegein May 2024.

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

“My heart is overflowing with pride for this incredible young man. I just want you to know how immensely proud I am of you for achieving this milestone,” she wrote on Instagram. “This is just the beginning, Nikko, and I hope you continue chasing your dreams with relentless originality. I love you so much.”

Evan Whitesell, 17

Lauren Sanchez and her children, Evan Whitesell and Ella Whitesell.Lauren Sanchez Instagram

In August 2005, Sánchez married Hollywood agent Whitesell, and the couple welcomed their first child together, son Evan, almost a year later in June 2006. PEOPLE confirmed at the time that he was born in Santa Monica, California, at St. John’s Hospital and weighed just under 7 lbs.

Sánchez and Whitesell finalized their divorce in late 2019, and theyreached an agreementthat included joint physical custody of Evan and his sister, Ella.

Though Sánchez tries to protect Evans’ privacy, she shares some updates about his life on social media while keeping his face hidden.

Patrick Whitesell, Lauren Sanchez and their children Evan and Ella arrive at John Varvatos' 8th Annual Stuart House Benefit on March 13, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

In November 2021, she posted a photo kissing her son and hugging her daughter while overlooking a mountainous landscape,captioning the snap, “Love these precious moments.”

In 2022, she gave a glimpse into a mother-son trip she took to Japan with Evan. “Making memories in Kyoto with my son,” she wrote alongsidethe video, which showed them walking arm-in-arm, visiting temples and gardens, and enjoying a boat ride.

Ella Whitesell, 17

Lauren Sanchez and Ella Whitesell at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C.Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Sánchez and Whitesell welcomed their daughter Eleanor Patricia, a.k.a. Ella, in January 2008.

Sánchez keeps her teenage daughter off social media but gave her asweet shout-outon her 16th birthday in January 2024, featuring a throwback photo.

Lauren Sánchez and Patrick Whitesell’s daughter Ella Whitesell as a child.Lauren Sanchez Instagram

“I can’t believe you are already 16,” she wrote. “It seems like just yesterday I took this pic of you. In your quiet strength, you’ve grown, not with loud fanfares, but with the gentle grace of a sunrise. Each day, you show us the beauty of dedication and the power of quiet dreams.”

“We love you for everything you are, and everything you’re yet to become. I love you beyond words,” the mom of three added.

Sánchez also revealed that her daughter and sons have taken flight lessons — a passion the formerSo You Think You Can Dancehost has had for years.

“Life can be so chaotic with so much going on,” Sánchez toldThe Hollywood Reporterabout her love of flight. “Lift off and you’re in an energy space that no one else is in. It’s calming. When I’m up there, I’m completely satisfied. I’m like, ‘This is where I need to be.’ ”

source: people.com