We’ve all heard about the big wedding coming up, Lauren Sánchez is set to marry Jeff Bezos. But what many Home and Away fans might not know is that there’s a surprising Aussie link to the story, and it involves former Summer Bay star Pia Miller.
From Modelling to Home and Away
Pia Miller’s story starts in Chile, where she was born before moving to Australia with her family at the age of four. By the time she was seven, she was already enrolled in modelling school, and at 14, she won the Dolly model competition, just like Miranda Kerr once did.
After a successful modelling career and becoming a mum of two, Pia turned to acting and presenting. She studied at NIDA, hosted Qantas’ in-flight entertainment, and took on various ambassador roles. But it was in 2014 that she really made her mark on Australian TV as police officer Kat Chapman in Home and Away, a role that earned her a Logie nomination. After leaving the show in 2017, Pia moved to the US to pursue further opportunities.
The Hollywood Connection
In 2019, Pia began dating Patrick Whitesell. He is a well-known Hollywood talent agent who represents big names like Matt Damon and Ryan Reynolds. He was previously married to journalist and TV personality Lauren Sánchez. Pia and Patrick were first spotted together in Mexico and made their red carpet debut later that year. They got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot in 2021.
Now based in Los Angeles, they share a quiet but glamorous life together. But, here’s where it gets interesting for soap fans, Patrick’s ex-wife, Lauren Sánchez, is now engaged to Jeff Bezos. So yes, the man Pia is married to was once married to the woman marrying one of the richest men in the world.
A Complicated Timeline
The timeline of Sánchez and Bezos’ relationship caused quite a stir back in 2019. Bezos and his then-wife MacKenzie Scott had just announced their separation when it was revealed that Bezos was already in a relationship with Sánchez.
At the time, Sánchez was still married to Patrick Whitesell. In fact, Whitesell and Bezos knew each other through their work in entertainment, which only added to the headlines. Despite the drama, Sánchez and Whitesell quietly divorced and agreed to joint custody of their children.
Not long after, Patrick and Pia’s relationship became public and the rest is history. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more such behind-the-scenes links to your favourite Home and Away stars.
