<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4BHCK5_0vlC8svk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4BHCK5_0vlC8svk00" width="953" height="712" ><figcaption>Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have been together since 2019. (Image: Getty)</figcaption></figure>Lauren Sanchez, who is close pals with Kim Kardashian, recently revisited her modest childhood home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sharing her journey with her Instagram followers.Sanchez, 54, who is engaged to billionaire Jeff Bezos, 60, posted a nostalgic photo of herself and her father, Ray Sanchez, standing in front of the yellow house where she grew up.She captioned the post: "Nothing better than coming home. Went down memory lane. Stopping by the old house with Dad. Ate amazing food."The visit coincided with an event celebrating the release of her new book The Fly Who Flew to Space.Sanchez thanked her loved ones, adding: “Thank you to all my family and friends who showed up to support the @theflywhoflew. Even one of my old teachers showed up and brought a yearbook.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1aKqpt_0vlC8svk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1aKqpt_0vlC8svk00" width="475" height="712" ><figcaption>Lauren Sanchez gained fame as an entertainment reporter and news anchor. (Image: Getty)</figcaption></figure>In the heartwarming snap with her father, Sanchez has her arm around Ray as they pose proudly in front of her childhood home in New Mexico.The former TV host looked laid-back in a white tank top, jeans, and aviator sunglasses.Sanchez's return to Albuquerque, where she was once known as Wendy Sanchez, contrasts sharply with the extravagant lifestyle she now shares with Bezos.DON'T MISS:Bezos' beau Lauren Sanchez 'sued by yoga instructor' over new children's book [REVEALED]Kim Kardashian and Jeff Bezos's weird friendship as she shares pics from Greece [INSIGHT]Lauren Sanchez serves up sexy see-through outfit for fiance Jeff Bezos’ birthday [SPOTTED]<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Pf5OI_0vlC8svk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Pf5OI_0vlC8svk00" width="1068" height="712" ><figcaption>Jeff Bezos proposed to Lauren Sanchez in 2023. (Image: Getty)</figcaption></figure>The Amazon tycoon recently made headlines for adding a $90 million mansion to his collection on Indian Creek Island, bringing his total spend there to $237 million.During her Albuquerque trip, Sanchez also stopped by Blake’s Lotaburger for a cheeseburger, indulging in a slice of local flavor from her roots.Sanchez and Bezos began dating in 2019 following her split from Patrick Whitesell and his split from MacKenzie Scott, all in the same year.Bezos popped the question in 2023, and the two are currently planning their wedding.Follow Daily Express US<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ZHTp5_0vlC8svk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ZHTp5_0vlC8svk00" width="1200" height="712" ><figcaption>Follow Daily Express US on Facebook and X (Image: EXPRESS)</figcaption></figure>Get all the latest news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle updates from our dedicated American team.Follow Daily Express US on Facebook and Twitter @ExpressUSNews</div></body>

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Lauren Sanchez, who is close pals with Kim Kardashian, recently revisited her modest childhood home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sharing her journey with her Instagram followers. Sanchez, 54, who is engaged to billionaire Jeff Bezos, 60, posted a nostalgic photo of herself and her father, Ray Sanchez, standing in front...