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2013: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff go on a blind date
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He wrote, “Blind date, love at first sight, marriage, family, and an incredible life together. Through it all, no matter what, she is ALWAYS there for me and our family without hesitation.”
02of 342013: Kamala Harris searches Doug Emhoff on Google before blind dateCBS; Doug Emhoff/InstagramWhen the pair sat down for aninterviewwith Jane Pauley of CBS News’Sunday Morningin January 2020, Harris revealed that the date wasn’texactlyblind: SheGoogled her future husband before she met him.“I did!” Harris said with a laugh, while Emhoff smiled and said, “Oh. This is a reveal!““So, yes, my best friend set us up on a blind date,” Harris explained. “And she said, ‘Just trust me. Just trust me.’ You know, she wanted me to just kind of go into it, and she said, ‘Don’t Google him.’ I did!“Emhoff said in the interview that he was at a Lakers game with a friend when he decided to send a text to Harris. He called her the next morning.“I left this ridiculous voicemail, which she has saved and plays back to me on our anniversary every year,” Emhoff said. “I thought I’d never hear from her again, but …““But it was just, it was adorable,” said Harris. “And it was just, I mean, the thing about Doug is that he is exactly who he is. He’s just fully authentic and clear about the things he cares about. And it’s family, it’s his work …““You,” Emhoff said to his wife with a smile.
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2013: Kamala Harris searches Doug Emhoff on Google before blind date
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When the pair sat down for aninterviewwith Jane Pauley of CBS News’Sunday Morningin January 2020, Harris revealed that the date wasn’texactlyblind: SheGoogled her future husband before she met him.
“I did!” Harris said with a laugh, while Emhoff smiled and said, “Oh. This is a reveal!”
“So, yes, my best friend set us up on a blind date,” Harris explained. “And she said, ‘Just trust me. Just trust me.’ You know, she wanted me to just kind of go into it, and she said, ‘Don’t Google him.’ I did!”
Emhoff said in the interview that he was at a Lakers game with a friend when he decided to send a text to Harris. He called her the next morning.
“I left this ridiculous voicemail, which she has saved and plays back to me on our anniversary every year,” Emhoff said. “I thought I’d never hear from her again, but …”
“But it was just, it was adorable,” said Harris. “And it was just, I mean, the thing about Doug is that he is exactly who he is. He’s just fully authentic and clear about the things he cares about. And it’s family, it’s his work …”
“You,” Emhoff said to his wife with a smile.
03of 342013: Doug Emhoff tells Kamala Harris he really likes herKamala Harris/InstagramHarris also discussed their first encounter back in 2013 in her 2019 memoir,The Truths We Hold.“The morning after our first date, Doug emailed me with a list of his available dates for the next couple of months,” she wrote. “‘I’m too old to play games or hide the ball,’ the email read. ‘I really like you, and I want to see if we can make this work.'“Later, in October 2020, Harris shared the story onInstagramin a birthday tribute to Emhoff, adding, “We’ve been making it work ever since.”
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2013: Doug Emhoff tells Kamala Harris he really likes her
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Harris also discussed their first encounter back in 2013 in her 2019 memoir,The Truths We Hold.
“The morning after our first date, Doug emailed me with a list of his available dates for the next couple of months,” she wrote. “‘I’m too old to play games or hide the ball,’ the email read. ‘I really like you, and I want to see if we can make this work.'”
Later, in October 2020, Harris shared the story onInstagramin a birthday tribute to Emhoff, adding, “We’ve been making it work ever since.”
04of 342014: Doug Emhoff proposes to Kamala HarrisDoug Emhoff/InstagramLess than a year after their first date, Emhoff proposed to Harris, revealing toMarie Clairethat it all happened “in the middle of a decidedly unromantic conversation (she was deliberating between chicken or shrimp pad thai).”
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2014: Doug Emhoff proposes to Kamala Harris
Doug Emhoff/Instagram
Less than a year after their first date, Emhoff proposed to Harris, revealing toMarie Clairethat it all happened “in the middle of a decidedly unromantic conversation (she was deliberating between chicken or shrimp pad thai).”
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August 22, 2014: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff tie the knot
06of 34August 2014: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff blend their familiesDouglas Emhoff, left, and children Ella and Cole.Tony Avelar/AP/ShutterstockEmhoff has two children from his previous marriage — Cole and Ella. Harris became their stepmom in August 2014 when she married Emhoff.
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August 2014: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff blend their families
Douglas Emhoff, left, and children Ella and Cole.Tony Avelar/AP/Shutterstock
Emhoff has two children from his previous marriage — Cole and Ella. Harris became their stepmom in August 2014 when she married Emhoff.
07of 342016: Doug Emhoff supports Kamala Harris on the campaign trailGenaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via GettyBefore joining his wife on the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Emhoff had some practice with supporting Harris throughout her political career. In 2016, he joined her while she was campaigning to become senator of California, with the two casting their votes together. Harris ultimately won.
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2016: Doug Emhoff supports Kamala Harris on the campaign trail
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Before joining his wife on the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Emhoff had some practice with supporting Harris throughout her political career. In 2016, he joined her while she was campaigning to become senator of California, with the two casting their votes together. Harris ultimately won.
08of 342017: Doug Emhoff continues to support Kamala HarrisSen. Kamala Harris, her husband Douglas Emhoff, and former Vice President Joe Biden.Tom Williams/CQ Roll CallIn January 2017, Emhoff held the Bible at Harris’ swearing-in ceremony. He would later repeat the action at the 2020 inauguration when his wife was sworn in as the first female vice president of the United States.
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2017: Doug Emhoff continues to support Kamala Harris
Sen. Kamala Harris, her husband Douglas Emhoff, and former Vice President Joe Biden.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call
In January 2017, Emhoff held the Bible at Harris’ swearing-in ceremony. He would later repeat the action at the 2020 inauguration when his wife was sworn in as the first female vice president of the United States.
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Douglas Emhoff (left) waves to a crowd of supporters alongside Sen. Kamala Harris in January 2019.NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty
10of 34May 2019: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff embrace their modern familyDoug Emhoff/InstagramWhile some blended families can struggle to find their stride, the Harris-Emhoff family has not. Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin, has a great relationship with Harris, with the vice president revealing in an essay forElle, “Kerstin and I hit it off ourselves and are dear friends. She and I became a duo of cheerleaders in the bleachers at Ella’s swim meets and basketball games, often to Ella’s embarrassment. We sometimes joke that our modern family is almost a little too functional.“Ella toldThe New York Timesin 2021 of her mother’s dynamic with Emhoff and Harris, “They have good communication between the three of them. They are really a unit, like a three-person parenting squad. It’s really cool.”
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May 2019: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff embrace their modern family
While some blended families can struggle to find their stride, the Harris-Emhoff family has not. Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin, has a great relationship with Harris, with the vice president revealing in an essay forElle, “Kerstin and I hit it off ourselves and are dear friends. She and I became a duo of cheerleaders in the bleachers at Ella’s swim meets and basketball games, often to Ella’s embarrassment. We sometimes joke that our modern family is almost a little too functional.”
Ella toldThe New York Timesin 2021 of her mother’s dynamic with Emhoff and Harris, “They have good communication between the three of them. They are really a unit, like a three-person parenting squad. It’s really cool.”
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May 2019: Kamala Harris is nicknamed “Momala” after marrying Doug Emhoff
Harris toldEllein 2019 that, after she and Emhoff married, “Cole, Ella, and I agreed that we didn’t like the term ‘stepmom.’ Instead, they came up with the name ‘Momala.'”
After being announced asJoe Biden’srunning mate in August 2020, she said in her remarks, “I’ve had a lot of titles over my career, and certainly ‘vice president’ will be great, but ‘Momala’ will always be one of those that means the most.”
12of 34June 2019: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff show their prideJustin Sullivan/GettyThe then-presidential hopeful and Emhoff attended San Francisco’s Pride parade in June 2019. In addition todancing at the event, the pair also shared a kiss.Harris wore a rainbow-colored sequined jacket, and Emhoff sported a black T-shirt with her name across the front.
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June 2019: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff show their pride
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The then-presidential hopeful and Emhoff attended San Francisco’s Pride parade in June 2019. In addition todancing at the event, the pair also shared a kiss.
Harris wore a rainbow-colored sequined jacket, and Emhoff sported a black T-shirt with her name across the front.
13of 34August 2019: Doug Emhoff is Kamala Harris’ biggest fanAlex Wong/GettyWhile on the campaign trail in Iowa in August 2019, Emhoff snapped a selfie with his wife, showing off his customized phone case adorned with Harris' face and name. Emhoff also enjoyed a local delicacy at the Iowa State Fair. Heshared a photo on Twittermunching fork-free on the pork chop on a stick.
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August 2019: Doug Emhoff is Kamala Harris' biggest fan
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While on the campaign trail in Iowa in August 2019, Emhoff snapped a selfie with his wife, showing off his customized phone case adorned with Harris' face and name. Emhoff also enjoyed a local delicacy at the Iowa State Fair. Heshared a photo on Twittermunching fork-free on the pork chop on a stick.
14of 34December 2019: Doug Emhoff vows to “love” and “help” Kamala Harris after she ends her presidential bidDouglas Emhoff/TwitterIn December 2019, Harris ended her presidential campaign. Emhoff, of course,was there to support her.“She made that decision, and I would have supported whatever she decided,” Emhoff toldMarie Clairein 2020. “But I’m not her political adviser. I’m her husband. And so my role was to be there for her, to love her, to have her back, to talk it through, to help her.”
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December 2019: Doug Emhoff vows to “love” and “help” Kamala Harris after she ends her presidential bid
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In December 2019, Harris ended her presidential campaign. Emhoff, of course,was there to support her.
“She made that decision, and I would have supported whatever she decided,” Emhoff toldMarie Clairein 2020. “But I’m not her political adviser. I’m her husband. And so my role was to be there for her, to love her, to have her back, to talk it through, to help her.”
15of 34August 2020: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff make historyFrom left: Doug Emhoff and Sen. Kamala Harris after she accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday night in Delaware.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via GettyWhen Biden announced Harris as his running mate, the couple made history. Harris would become the first female vice president, and Emhoff would become the first second gentleman.In her first remarks, Harris said, “I can’t wait for America to get to know Doug. My family means everything to me.“With Biden’s announcement, Harris also became the first Black and South Asian woman, as well as the first graduate of a historically Black college or university to be chosen as a major party candidate’s running mate.
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August 2020: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff make history
From left: Doug Emhoff and Sen. Kamala Harris after she accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday night in Delaware.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty
When Biden announced Harris as his running mate, the couple made history. Harris would become the first female vice president, and Emhoff would become the first second gentleman.
In her first remarks, Harris said, “I can’t wait for America to get to know Doug. My family means everything to me.”
With Biden’s announcement, Harris also became the first Black and South Asian woman, as well as the first graduate of a historically Black college or university to be chosen as a major party candidate’s running mate.
16of 34October 2020: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff describe their relationship as “a partnership"Mark Makela/GettyThe pair told PEOPLE exclusively following the announcement that they"are a partnership"and gave a glimpse into their routine.Emhoff told PEOPLE, “It’s a lot of planning. Typically, we get up early, we work out, and then we sit down, and it’s like, ‘Let’s have a meeting and figure out how we’re going to get through these next couple of days.’ That includes getting dinner and figuring out laundry, mail. All that stuff that doesn’t stop, and we still need to do it.”
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October 2020: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff describe their relationship as “a partnership”
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The pair told PEOPLE exclusively following the announcement that they"are a partnership"and gave a glimpse into their routine.
Emhoff told PEOPLE, “It’s a lot of planning. Typically, we get up early, we work out, and then we sit down, and it’s like, ‘Let’s have a meeting and figure out how we’re going to get through these next couple of days.’ That includes getting dinner and figuring out laundry, mail. All that stuff that doesn’t stop, and we still need to do it.”
17of 34October 2020: Kamala Harris says Doug Emhoff is “patient"From left: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff and former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden photographed for PEOPLE on Aug. 15 outside Wilmington, Delaware.Gioncarlo ValentineHarris also told PEOPLE it helps that “Dougie,” as she calls Emhoff,is patient and laughs easily. The campaign, she said, is “obviously very stressful.““We’re talking about the free world,” she continued. “These are serious times, and the challenges are incredibly serious, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously in the context of our relationship. You just have to flow and know what’s really important.”
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October 2020: Kamala Harris says Doug Emhoff is “patient”
From left: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff and former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden photographed for PEOPLE on Aug. 15 outside Wilmington, Delaware.Gioncarlo Valentine
Harris also told PEOPLE it helps that “Dougie,” as she calls Emhoff,is patient and laughs easily. The campaign, she said, is “obviously very stressful.”
“We’re talking about the free world,” she continued. “These are serious times, and the challenges are incredibly serious, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously in the context of our relationship. You just have to flow and know what’s really important.”
18of 34October 7, 2020: Doug Emhoff supports Kamala Harris at debateROBYN BECK/AFP via GettyVice President Mike Pence and Harris faced off in person in the first and only 2020 vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Emhoff was present and gave his wife a hug and a kiss after the debate.
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October 7, 2020: Doug Emhoff supports Kamala Harris at debate
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Vice President Mike Pence and Harris faced off in person in the first and only 2020 vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Emhoff was present and gave his wife a hug and a kiss after the debate.
19of 34November 2020: Doug Emhoff says he’s “proud” of Kamala HarrisDoug Emhoff hugs Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.Doug Emhoff/TwitterAfter President-elect Biden and Harris were officially declared the winners of the 2020 presidential election, Emhoff showed his support to his wife on Instagram.“So proud of you. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸,” Emhoffcaptioned a photo, hugging Harris after the announcement.
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November 2020: Doug Emhoff says he’s “proud” of Kamala Harris
Doug Emhoff hugs Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.Doug Emhoff/Twitter
After President-elect Biden and Harris were officially declared the winners of the 2020 presidential election, Emhoff showed his support to his wife on Instagram.
“So proud of you. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸,” Emhoffcaptioned a photo, hugging Harris after the announcement.
20of 34November 7, 2020: Kamala Harris thanks Doug Emhoff and her family after winning the electionJoe Biden, Kamala Harris.Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesIn November 2020, Harris addressed Americans for the first time as vice president-elect of the United States in Wilmington, Delaware. She expressed her love and gratitude to Emhoff and her family in her remarks during hervictory speech.“To my husband Doug, our children Cole and Ella, my sister Maya, and our whole family — I love you all more than I can express,” Harris said onstage.
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November 7, 2020: Kamala Harris thanks Doug Emhoff and her family after winning the election
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris.Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
In November 2020, Harris addressed Americans for the first time as vice president-elect of the United States in Wilmington, Delaware. She expressed her love and gratitude to Emhoff and her family in her remarks during hervictory speech.
“To my husband Doug, our children Cole and Ella, my sister Maya, and our whole family — I love you all more than I can express,” Harris said onstage.
21of 34January 17, 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff’s relationship is like a “honeymoon phase forever"Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris (L) greets stepchildren Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via GettyCole and Ella opened up about their parents in an interview withThe New York Timesin mid-January 2021, with Cole saying, “Doug and Kamala together are like almost vomit-inducingly cute and coupley. I’m like, When is this going to wear off?“Ella added, “It’s so insane. It’s like the honeymoon phase forever. Like, the rest of the world gets to see it on social media, but we live that.”
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January 17, 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff’s relationship is like a “honeymoon phase forever”
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris (L) greets stepchildren Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty
Cole and Ella opened up about their parents in an interview withThe New York Timesin mid-January 2021, with Cole saying, “Doug and Kamala together are like almost vomit-inducingly cute and coupley. I’m like, When is this going to wear off?”
Ella added, “It’s so insane. It’s like the honeymoon phase forever. Like, the rest of the world gets to see it on social media, but we live that.”
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Vice President Kamala Harris takes the oath of office.Rob Carr/Getty
Harris made history when shebecame the first woman vice presidentof the United States on Jan. 21, 2021. She also became the country’s first Black and Indian-American vice president in history. Emhoff was there to support his wife and hold the Bibles at her swearing-in during the Inauguration Ceremony.
23of 34January 21, 2021: Doug Emhoff is “honored” to be the first second gentleman after Kamala Harris is elected vice presidentVice President Kamala Harris takes the oath of office.ANDREW HARNIK/POOL/AFP via GettyUpon Harris' swearing-in on Jan. 21, 2021, Emhofftweeted about his historic roleas first second gentleman, having previously announced that he would beleaving his jobto focus on his new duties.He wrote, “I am honored to be the first male spouse of an American President or Vice President. But I’ll always remember generations of women have served in this role before me—often without much accolade or acknowledgment. It’s their legacy of progress I will build on as Second Gentleman.”
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January 21, 2021: Doug Emhoff is “honored” to be the first second gentleman after Kamala Harris is elected vice president
Vice President Kamala Harris takes the oath of office.ANDREW HARNIK/POOL/AFP via Getty
Upon Harris' swearing-in on Jan. 21, 2021, Emhofftweeted about his historic roleas first second gentleman, having previously announced that he would beleaving his jobto focus on his new duties.
He wrote, “I am honored to be the first male spouse of an American President or Vice President. But I’ll always remember generations of women have served in this role before me—often without much accolade or acknowledgment. It’s their legacy of progress I will build on as Second Gentleman.”
24of 34November 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff head to Paris on her first European trip as vice presidentOn herfirst European tripas vice president, Harris met with French President Emmanuel Macron to honor American troops on the eve of Veterans Day. Emhoff was there and attended some events on his own to discuss and learn about topics such as gender equality, inspiring young women and girls, sports diplomacy and education, according to the officials.
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November 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff head to Paris on her first European trip as vice president
On herfirst European tripas vice president, Harris met with French President Emmanuel Macron to honor American troops on the eve of Veterans Day. Emhoff was there and attended some events on his own to discuss and learn about topics such as gender equality, inspiring young women and girls, sports diplomacy and education, according to the officials.
25of 34November 2021: Doug Emhoff learns about wallpaper in his supporting role to Vice President Kamala HarrisIn a 2021 profile inTIME, Emhoff said that, among the duties for his role as the first second gentleman, he’s “learning about wallpaper.““I’m doing things that I probably wouldn’t have done,” Emhoff said of his supporting role to his wife. Emhoff also said tasks like picking china and wallpaper are “part of the job” and “helps” Harris.Despite being the first second gentleman, Emhoff wasn’t on his own and received help from Pence’s wife, Karen Pence, and First Lady Dr.Jill Biden, who served as second lady duringBarack Obama’s years in the White House.Emhoff added that Mrs. Pence had been “very gracious in giving advice.”
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November 2021: Doug Emhoff learns about wallpaper in his supporting role to Vice President Kamala Harris
In a 2021 profile inTIME, Emhoff said that, among the duties for his role as the first second gentleman, he’s “learning about wallpaper.”
“I’m doing things that I probably wouldn’t have done,” Emhoff said of his supporting role to his wife. Emhoff also said tasks like picking china and wallpaper are “part of the job” and “helps” Harris.
Despite being the first second gentleman, Emhoff wasn’t on his own and received help from Pence’s wife, Karen Pence, and First Lady Dr.Jill Biden, who served as second lady duringBarack Obama’s years in the White House.
Emhoff added that Mrs. Pence had been “very gracious in giving advice.”
26of 34October 20, 2021: Doug Emhoff shares selfie for Kamala Harris' birthdayEmhoff shared a selfie of him and Harris onTwitterin honor of her 57th birthday.“No matter what’s going on, you are always filled with so much joy, love, and smiles. Happy Birthday, @VP. Love you,” he posted.
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October 20, 2021: Doug Emhoff shares selfie for Kamala Harris' birthday
Emhoff shared a selfie of him and Harris onTwitterin honor of her 57th birthday.
“No matter what’s going on, you are always filled with so much joy, love, and smiles. Happy Birthday, @VP. Love you,” he posted.
27of 34November 2021: Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife says he’s a better husband to Kamala HarrisIn November 2021, Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin, wrote on Twitter that “he’s doing great” as the first second gentleman of the United States. “We’re all so proud.“Emhoff and Kerstin were married for 16 years and share two children, son Cole and daughter Ella. Though their marriage ended in 2008, they have striven to be supportive exes. When Kerstin learned that Emhoff was dating Harris, who was the California attorney general at the time, she said in 2020, “I just thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool. Don’t mess this up!'“Emhoff said he has tried to “listen more” than talk since his first marriage ended in an interview withTIME. “Of course, he’s a better husband, and that’s great,” Kerstin said in the same profile. “That’s how it should be.”
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November 2021: Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife says he’s a better husband to Kamala Harris
In November 2021, Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin, wrote on Twitter that “he’s doing great” as the first second gentleman of the United States. “We’re all so proud.”
Emhoff and Kerstin were married for 16 years and share two children, son Cole and daughter Ella. Though their marriage ended in 2008, they have striven to be supportive exes. When Kerstin learned that Emhoff was dating Harris, who was the California attorney general at the time, she said in 2020, “I just thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool. Don’t mess this up!'”
Emhoff said he has tried to “listen more” than talk since his first marriage ended in an interview withTIME. “Of course, he’s a better husband, and that’s great,” Kerstin said in the same profile. “That’s how it should be.”
28of 34November 2021: Kamala Harris’ longtime friend remembers her “gorgeous” wedding to Doug EmhoffStacey Johnson-Batiste wrote the 2021 memoirFriends from the Beginningabout her longtime friendship with Harris and the values they inherited from their families, including Harris’ mother, Shaymala Gopalan, whomdied of breast cancer in 2019.“I’ve always felt a spiritual connection with people that were close to us that have passed on. I know Kamala feels that way,” said Johnson-Batiste.In a November 2021 interview withPEOPLEto discuss the book, Johnson-Batiste also recalled Harris and Emhoff’s wedding, which she described as “simply gorgeous,” thanks to the “elegant, private and relaxing” atmosphere.“He absolutely adores her,” Johnson-Batiste said. “He wants to protect her. He’s very supportive of her career. And I think that he is the perfect compliment to her in that he understands her and the role that she has.”
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November 2021: Kamala Harris' longtime friend remembers her “gorgeous” wedding to Doug Emhoff
Stacey Johnson-Batiste wrote the 2021 memoirFriends from the Beginningabout her longtime friendship with Harris and the values they inherited from their families, including Harris' mother, Shaymala Gopalan, whomdied of breast cancer in 2019.
“I’ve always felt a spiritual connection with people that were close to us that have passed on. I know Kamala feels that way,” said Johnson-Batiste.
In a November 2021 interview withPEOPLEto discuss the book, Johnson-Batiste also recalled Harris and Emhoff’s wedding, which she described as “simply gorgeous,” thanks to the “elegant, private and relaxing” atmosphere.
“He absolutely adores her,” Johnson-Batiste said. “He wants to protect her. He’s very supportive of her career. And I think that he is the perfect compliment to her in that he understands her and the role that she has.”
29of 34December 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff make history with White House menorah lighting ceremonyFor the first time in U.S. history, the White Housemenorah lighting ceremonyin December 2021 was a family affair, with Second Gentleman Emhoff, whom is Jewish, leading the celebration. “This is a White House tradition, but for the first time in history, it is a family tradition,” President Biden said at the event.In remarks at the White House ceremony, Harris said Hanukkah “is one of our family favorites as a holiday,” adding, “and every year, our family, like so many around the world, gather to reflect on the lessons of the Hanukkah story: the power of the people, the possibility of the future; that even in despair, there is hope; that even in darkness, there is light.“Earlier in the week, Emhoff lit the National Menorah to celebrate the start of Hanukkah.“It is such an honor to be here tonight as the first second gentleman of the United States and as our nation’s first Jewish second gentleman of the United States,” he said in a speech. “It’s also an honor to be here on behalf of the Biden-Harris administration, to be here as this beautiful menorah is lit in front of the People’s House right behind us here on the people’s front lawn in this land of the free.”
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December 2021: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff make history with White House menorah lighting ceremony
For the first time in U.S. history, the White Housemenorah lighting ceremonyin December 2021 was a family affair, with Second Gentleman Emhoff, whom is Jewish, leading the celebration. “This is a White House tradition, but for the first time in history, it is a family tradition,” President Biden said at the event.
In remarks at the White House ceremony, Harris said Hanukkah “is one of our family favorites as a holiday,” adding, “and every year, our family, like so many around the world, gather to reflect on the lessons of the Hanukkah story: the power of the people, the possibility of the future; that even in despair, there is hope; that even in darkness, there is light.”
Earlier in the week, Emhoff lit the National Menorah to celebrate the start of Hanukkah.
“It is such an honor to be here tonight as the first second gentleman of the United States and as our nation’s first Jewish second gentleman of the United States,” he said in a speech. “It’s also an honor to be here on behalf of the Biden-Harris administration, to be here as this beautiful menorah is lit in front of the People’s House right behind us here on the people’s front lawn in this land of the free.”
30of 34January 2022: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff cheer for opposing NFL teamsdoug emhoff/ twitterDuring the 2022 NFC Championship, Emhoff posted a photo of himself on Twitter with Harris, as the twosupported two different NFL teams. Harris wore a San Francisco 49ers baseball hat, while Emhoff supported the Los Angeles Rams.“Hey @VP, hopefully we can at least agree on what snacks to eat tonight,“Emhoff wrote.In her reply,Harris joked, “As long as you’re not too salty about the @49ers heading back to the Super Bowl.”
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January 2022: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff cheer for opposing NFL teams
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During the 2022 NFC Championship, Emhoff posted a photo of himself on Twitter with Harris, as the twosupported two different NFL teams. Harris wore a San Francisco 49ers baseball hat, while Emhoff supported the Los Angeles Rams.
“Hey @VP, hopefully we can at least agree on what snacks to eat tonight,“Emhoff wrote.
In her reply,Harris joked, “As long as you’re not too salty about the @49ers heading back to the Super Bowl.”
31of 34April 2022: Doug Emhoff shares Kamala Harris' work-from-home setup after COVID diagnosisEmhoff shared a photo ofHarris' work-from-home setupon Twitter following the vice president’s COVID diagnosis. In the photo, Harris can be seen in bright spirits, wearing a white button-down while she looks at files from behind a desk at her residence at the Naval Observatory.He wrote, “Thanks to everyone who sent well wishes for @VP. She is feeling good and is working from home.”
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April 2022: Doug Emhoff shares Kamala Harris' work-from-home setup after COVID diagnosis
Emhoff shared a photo ofHarris' work-from-home setupon Twitter following the vice president’s COVID diagnosis. In the photo, Harris can be seen in bright spirits, wearing a white button-down while she looks at files from behind a desk at her residence at the Naval Observatory.
He wrote, “Thanks to everyone who sent well wishes for @VP. She is feeling good and is working from home.”
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June 2022: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff make historic Pride appearance with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner
Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff.Anna Moneymaker/Getty
Anna Moneymaker/Getty
“No one should fear going to a nightclub for fear that a terrorist might try to take them down,” Harris said at the event, which was also thesixth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootingin Orlando. “No one should fear loving who they love.”
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August 22, 2022: Doug Emhoff marks eight-year anniversary with Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff.Kevin Dietsch/Getty
Kevin Dietsch/Getty
For their eight-year anniversary, Emhoffpraised his wife on Twitter, posting a photo of the two smiling and hugging in the White House.
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November 15, 2023: Doug Emhoff says he and Kamala Harris start and end their days together
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“We try to approach those moments as husband and wife, not vice president and second gentleman,” he said. “It’s really ourtime to be a couple… time talking about kids, family and very little about the workings of our days.”
source: people.com
