The role women play in the success of their billionaire husbands

“We’ve had such a great life together as a married couple,” they said in a joint statement, shared on Twitter. “We also see wonderful futures ahead, as parents, friends, partners in ventures and projects, and as individuals pursuing ventures and adventures.”

That last part is one part of the Bezos marriage that has long been overlooked. In the wake of the divorce announcement, headlines focused on how MacKenzie, a lauded novelist, could benefit from her billionaire husband’s vast wealth.