Overview

• When asked “What did you think about Jeff Bezos’ wedding?” Mariah Carey answered “I wasn’t there,” a video clip that has since gone viral.
• Fans praised the succinct shade and likened it to her 2003 “I don’t know her” remark aimed at Jennifer Lopez, sparking fresh pop-culture references.
• The June 27–29 ceremony cost an estimated $50 million and drew around 200 high-profile guests, including the Kardashians, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom and Ivanka Trump.
• Protesters organized by No Space For Bezos gathered at Venice’s Santa Lucia station to denounce overtourism and the event’s environmental impact.
• Celebrities such as Charlize Theron and Rosie O’Donnell previously criticized the extravagant nuptials, highlighting broader backlash against billionaire excess.