MacKenzie Scott American philanthropist and novelist Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/MacKenzie-Scott Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/MacKenzie-Scott Also known as: MacKenzie Bezos, MacKenzie Scott Tuttle Written by Jacob Stovall Jacob Stovall is a freelance contributor at Encyclopedia Britannica, with a focus on the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Jacob Stovall Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 6, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Née: MacKenzie Scott Tuttle (Show more) Formerly called: MacKenzie Bezos (Show more) Born: April 7, 1970, San Francisco, California, U.S. (Show more) MacKenzie Scott (born April 7, 1970, San Francisco, California, U.S.) is an American billionaire, philanthropist, and novelist. According to Forbes magazine, in July 2024 she had a net worth of $37 billion, making her the 43rd richest person in the world and the fourth richest woman in the United States. In 1994 she founded Amazon.com, the world’s largest online retailer, with her then husband, Jeff Bezos. As part of their 2019 divorce settlement, she received a 4 percent stake in the company, whose valuation topped $2 trillion in 2024. After their divorce, she began using her middle name, Scott, as ...(100 of 1030 words)

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