Lauren Sánchez, 54, became emotional during a Amazon Live when she was asked a touching question by a fan who was tuning in.
On Monday, the former Fox 11 News at Ten host sat down with model Ashley Graham for a Q&A about her new children’s book, The Fly Who Flew To Space.
During the 30-minute livestream, the two answered questions from viewers, including one in which Sánchez burst into tears.
Towards the end of the stream, a fan named Caitlin asked the mogul what advice she would give her younger self.
“I would tell my younger self that you’re not stupid,” Sánchez admitted as she started to get emotional.
“It’s like, you know, you’re a little girl and you always think that, and you just want to pick her up,” the businesswoman admitted.
“I say this was the purpose of this book when I was writing it. It’s the 54-year-old me who hugged that eight-year-old girl and said, “You’re going to be okay.”
At this point, the pilot visibly looked a little upset as her eyes started to look shiny.
Lauren Sánchez, 54, got emotional during an Amazon Live when a touching question was asked by a fan who was tuning in
On Monday, the former Fox 11 News at Ten host sat down with model Ashley Graham for a Q&A about her new children’s book, The Fly Who Flew To Space
“Sorry, a little emotional,” she said.
Graham quickly consoled her friend, who said she “loved” Sánchez’s sentiment.
She also gave her own advice.
“What I would say to my younger self is very similar, in terms of, you’re not inadequate, you have the tools, just use them,” Graham said.
“I think it’s hard to remember those things when you have little kids, when you’re growing businesses, when you’re building new relationships and friendships, it’s a constant.
“I think I still tell myself that, to be honest.”
Sánchez then added that those “insecurities never go away,” and that we simply had to learn how to “push them aside a little.”
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time the former Good Day LA cohost has opened up about her struggles.
“I would tell my younger self that you’re not stupid,” Sánchez admitted as she started to get emotional
Sánchez, who is currently engaged to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, fought back tears during a September appearance on Good Morning America
During an appearance on Good Morning America in September, Sánchez held back tears as she recalled the moment a teacher helped her realize she wasn’t “stupid” after struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia for decades.
She shared similar sentiments on the talk show as she did on Amazon Live.
Opening up to host Michael Strahan, Sánchez began, “This book is for my eight-year-old self who felt really ‘stupid.’
“And I did, I sat in the back of the class, I was quiet and they pushed me around in public school.
“I really wanted to be a journalist, that’s all I wanted to be, and I thought, I can’t write, it was terrible.”
The glamorous star was then overwhelmed with emotion as she recalled the moment she was able to better pursue her dream job thanks to the help of a teacher who asked her to write for the school newspaper.
“I said, ‘I can’t really write,’” the brunette beauty recalled.
“(The teacher) said, ‘Just write without thinking about spelling or punctuation.’”
Her appearance on Amazon Live came just two days after the mogul posted a sexy selfie to her Instagram Story on Saturday
Sánchez also shared during the appearance that a portion of the book’s proceeds would go to the International Dyslexia Association, which helps diagnose children at a younger age.
At that moment, Sánchez became teary-eyed and had to pause to get her emotions under control before continuing: “Every time I talk about this, I get emotional.”
The former journalist added: “I don’t remember what the story was about. She literally looked at me after I turned it in, and she said, “You’re not stupid, you just can’t spell,” and she had me tested for dyslexia.
“This was a teacher at a community college who was interested in me. I went from being a 2.0 (GPA) student who barely got a 3.8 to going to USC and becoming a journalist.”
Sánchez also shared during the appearance that a portion of the book’s proceeds would go to the International Dyslexia Association, which helps diagnose children at a younger age.
Her Amazon Live appearance came just two days after the mogul posted a sexy selfie to her Instagram Story on Saturday.
She showed off some skin in the short, low-cut dress with knee-high black boots and a red trench coat hanging over her shoulder.
The former journalist also showed her love for her billionaire boyfriend when she wore a diamond necklace with the letter ‘B’ – a nod to her upcoming status as Mrs. Bezos.