MacKenzie Scott

Born on April 7, 1970, in San Francisco, California, she gained significant attention for her philanthropic efforts following her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019, when she became one of the world's wealthiest women overnight. Scott is known for her commitment to supporting a wide range of charitable causes, focusing particularly on economic equity, racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and other social issues. Scott grew up in a family of modest means and pursued a career as a writer before her marriage to Jeff Bezos. Since their divorce, she has emerged as a major force in philanthropy, pledging billions to various nonprofits and organizations across the United States. Her approach to giving emphasizes empowering marginalized communities and addressing systemic inequalities. MacKenzie Scott continues to be a prominent figure in philanthropy and wealth distribution discussions.

She became increasingly involved in philanthropic activities following her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019, making significant contributions to various causes.

• Born on April 7, 1970, in San Francisco, California.
• Raised in a middle-class family; details about her parents and siblings are not extensively publicized.
• Attended Hotchkiss School in Connecticut for high school.
• Graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature.
• Initially worked as a research assistant and later pursued a career as a novelist.
• Married Jeff Bezos in 1993.

MacKenzie Scott tends to keep her family life private.

• Met while working at D.E. Shaw in 1992.
• Married after three months of dating, moving to Seattle in 1994.
• They have four children: three sons and an adopted daughter from China.
• Divorced in 2019, receiving $35.6 billion in Amazon stock.
• Jeff Bezos retained 75% of the couple's Amazon stock.
• Changed her name from MacKenzie Bezos to MacKenzie Scott, using her middle name.
• Married Dan Jewett, a Lakeside School science teacher, in 2021.
• Dan Jewett revealed their marriage in his Giving Pledge letter in March 2021.
• Filed for divorce in September 2022.
• Divorce finalized in January 2023.
• As of 2024, MacKenzie Scott remains single and unmarried.