Photo:Vice Preseident Kamala Harris/InstagramAshlyn Harris and Sophia Bush had a picture-perfect moment with Vice President Kamala HarrisThe couple snapped a selfie with Harris while attending a women in sports event at the VP’s residence on WednesdayThe retired pro soccer player was among an array of athletes, including retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie and sailing sensation Cole Brauer, at the eventAshlyn HarrisandSophia Bushare stepping out to celebrate women in sports!The retired pro soccer player, 38, and theOne Tree Hillalum, 41, attended a special event at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence on Wednesday which included 150 of the most influential women in an array of sports fields, in collaboration withBillie Jean King’s Women’s Sports Foundation.At the event, Ashlyn and Bush had the opportunity to pose for a selfie with the vice president — which Ashlyn proudlyposted on her Instagram Story.From King to retired WNBA playerLisa Leslieto‘round-the-world sailing sensation Cole Brauer, Number One Observatory Circle (also known as the Naval Observatory) was packed with female players, owners, commissioners and presidents.During the ceremony, the vice president offered her own pep talk to the crowd.“The work you do every day benefits people regardless of their gender,”Kamala said. “My mother would always say, ‘You may be the first, but make sure you are not the last.’ Never let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are. That’s the spirit behind this work.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The event capped a busy month for Bush and Ashlyn, who made their red carpet debut on March 10, five months after PEOPLE first confirmed that the pair’s friendship had evolved into something more.The duo attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s annual Oscars viewing party, and were snapped together with actorEric McCormackinside the event.The actress wore a strapless wine-colored Marmar Halim gown with a high slit, matching heels and a sparkling choker, while the two-time World Cup winner wore a suit over a sheer ivory shirt and tons of sparkling jewels.The news of a romance between the two came after Bush and husbandGrant Hughesseparated after 13 months of marriagein August. Ashlynfiled for divorcefrom wife and fellow soccer pro,Ali Krieger, in September 2023.In early January, Bush reflected on her year that “changed everything" in a lengthyInstagrampost.“No more playing small. No more turning my back on myself. No more settling for what falls short because ‘who am I to ask for more?’ This year put me back in my body. I left it a long time ago, in such a way that I forgot what it felt like to inhabit my own skin. I feel my whole self from the tops of my ears to the tips of my toes now. It’s breathtaking. Life giving. Affirming," said Bush.

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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris Pose with Kamala Harris at Event Celebrating Women’s Sports

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Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush had a picture-perfect moment with Vice President Kamala HarrisThe couple snapped a selfie with Harris while attending a women in sports event at the VP’s residence on WednesdayThe retired pro soccer player was among an array of athletes, including retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie and sailing sensation Cole Brauer, at the eventAshlyn HarrisandSophia Bushare stepping out to celebrate women in sports!The retired pro soccer player, 38, and theOne Tree Hillalum, 41, attended a special event at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence on Wednesday which included 150 of the most influential women in an array of sports fields, in collaboration withBillie Jean King’s Women’s Sports Foundation.At the event, Ashlyn and Bush had the opportunity to pose for a selfie with the vice president — which Ashlyn proudlyposted on her Instagram Story.From King to retired WNBA playerLisa Leslieto‘round-the-world sailing sensation Cole Brauer, Number One Observatory Circle (also known as the Naval Observatory) was packed with female players, owners, commissioners and presidents.During the ceremony, the vice president offered her own pep talk to the crowd.“The work you do every day benefits people regardless of their gender,”Kamala said. “My mother would always say, ‘You may be the first, but make sure you are not the last.’ Never let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are. That’s the spirit behind this work.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The event capped a busy month for Bush and Ashlyn, who made their red carpet debut on March 10, five months after PEOPLE first confirmed that the pair’s friendship had evolved into something more.The duo attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s annual Oscars viewing party, and were snapped together with actorEric McCormackinside the event.The actress wore a strapless wine-colored Marmar Halim gown with a high slit, matching heels and a sparkling choker, while the two-time World Cup winner wore a suit over a sheer ivory shirt and tons of sparkling jewels.The news of a romance between the two came after Bush and husbandGrant Hughesseparated after 13 months of marriagein August. Ashlynfiled for divorcefrom wife and fellow soccer pro,Ali Krieger, in September 2023.In early January, Bush reflected on her year that “changed everything" in a lengthyInstagrampost.“No more playing small. No more turning my back on myself. No more settling for what falls short because ‘who am I to ask for more?’ This year put me back in my body. I left it a long time ago, in such a way that I forgot what it felt like to inhabit my own skin. I feel my whole self from the tops of my ears to the tips of my toes now. It’s breathtaking. Life giving. Affirming," said Bush.

Ashlyn HarrisandSophia Bushare stepping out to celebrate women in sports!

The retired pro soccer player, 38, and theOne Tree Hillalum, 41, attended a special event at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence on Wednesday which included 150 of the most influential women in an array of sports fields, in collaboration withBillie Jean King’s Women’s Sports Foundation.

At the event, Ashlyn and Bush had the opportunity to pose for a selfie with the vice president — which Ashlyn proudlyposted on her Instagram Story.

From King to retired WNBA playerLisa Leslieto‘round-the-world sailing sensation Cole Brauer, Number One Observatory Circle (also known as the Naval Observatory) was packed with female players, owners, commissioners and presidents.

During the ceremony, the vice president offered her own pep talk to the crowd.

“The work you do every day benefits people regardless of their gender,”Kamala said. “My mother would always say, ‘You may be the first, but make sure you are not the last.’ Never let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are. That’s the spirit behind this work.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The event capped a busy month for Bush and Ashlyn, who made their red carpet debut on March 10, five months after PEOPLE first confirmed that the pair’s friendship had evolved into something more.

The duo attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s annual Oscars viewing party, and were snapped together with actorEric McCormackinside the event.

The actress wore a strapless wine-colored Marmar Halim gown with a high slit, matching heels and a sparkling choker, while the two-time World Cup winner wore a suit over a sheer ivory shirt and tons of sparkling jewels.

The news of a romance between the two came after Bush and husbandGrant Hughesseparated after 13 months of marriagein August. Ashlynfiled for divorcefrom wife and fellow soccer pro,Ali Krieger, in September 2023.

In early January, Bush reflected on her year that “changed everything" in a lengthyInstagrampost.

“No more playing small. No more turning my back on myself. No more settling for what falls short because ‘who am I to ask for more?’ This year put me back in my body. I left it a long time ago, in such a way that I forgot what it felt like to inhabit my own skin. I feel my whole self from the tops of my ears to the tips of my toes now. It’s breathtaking. Life giving. Affirming," said Bush.

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