In The House!: Meet Kamala Harris' Husband, Stepchildren, Parents, And More

We are highlighting the important people in the VP's life.

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Meet Madame Vice President... - Kamala Harris has broken barriers for women around the world. As the first Black and Asian-American woman to be elected Vice President, there are many reasons to celebrate her monumental achievements. RELATED | Thee VP!: As We Cheer Kamala Harris Today, Here's A Timeline Of Her Best Looks (Photo by Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Photo by Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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And Those In Her Corner! - Of course, with every great woman, there’s a tribe of people in her corner. If you’re anything like us, you want to celebrate those people too. Join us as we highlight the important people in her life.  (Photo by Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images) (Photo by Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images)

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Her Husband: Douglas Emhoff - Set to become the nation's first Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff has been very supportive of his wife’s political ambitions. Taking a leave of absence from his law firm since August, the entertainment lawyer has been spotted on the campaign trail numerous times with his spouse of six years.   (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Her Step-Children: Cole and Ella - Kamala has developed a close-knit relationship with her step-children: son Cole and daughter Ella. Although the pair are her husband?s children from a previous relationship, the busy politician treats them like her very own. After becoming their official stepmom in 2015, Kamala earned the title "Momala" after the family "agreed that we didn?t like the term 'stepmom.'?  Kamala Harris

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Her Step-Children: Cole and Ella - Kamala has developed a close-knit relationship with her step-children: son Cole and daughter Ella. Although the pair are her husband’s children from a previous relationship, the busy politician treats them like her very own. After becoming their official stepmom in 2015, Kamala earned the title "Momala" after the family "agreed that we didn’t like the term 'stepmom.'”  Kamala Harris

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Her Father: Donald Harris - Once a Jamaican immigrant, Donald Harris has become a renowned Stanford Professor and prominent Economist. According to Kamala?s autobiography, The Truths We Hold, her parents ?met and fell in love at Berkeley while participating in the civil rights movement.?FYI: Kamala was just 7-years-old when her parents separated and her mother was granted full custody of her along with her sister, Maya. (Photo by Jamaica Observer/Youtube) (Photo by Jamaica Observer/Youtube)

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Her Father: Donald Harris - Once a Jamaican immigrant, Donald Harris has become a renowned Stanford Professor and prominent Economist. According to Kamala’s autobiography, The Truths We Hold, her parents “met and fell in love at Berkeley while participating in the civil rights movement.”FYI: Kamala was just 7-years-old when her parents separated and her mother was granted full custody of her along with her sister, Maya. (Photo by Jamaica Observer/Youtube) (Photo by Jamaica Observer/Youtube)

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Her Mother: Shyamala Gopalan Harris - Although she passed away in 2009, we are sure that Kamala?s mom Shyamala Gopalan Harris is very proud of her recent accomplishments. Kamala has often credited her mother for instilling her with important life values that she continues to use in her political career. ?My mother used to say, don?t sit around and complain about things, do something,? she shared with over 20,000 supporters at her kick-off rally in Oakland. The Indian-American biomedical scientist, often reminded her daughter: ?You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you?re not the last.?  Kamala Harris

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Her Mother: Shyamala Gopalan Harris - Although she passed away in 2009, we are sure that Kamala’s mom Shyamala Gopalan Harris is very proud of her recent accomplishments. Kamala has often credited her mother for instilling her with important life values that she continues to use in her political career. “My mother used to say, don’t sit around and complain about things, do something,” she shared with over 20,000 supporters at her kick-off rally in Oakland. The Indian-American biomedical scientist, often reminded her daughter: “You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.”  Kamala Harris

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Her Sister: Maya Harris  - Maya Harris has been very supportive of her sister?s achievements! In fact, the busy lawyer, public policy advocate, and television commentator dedicated some serious hours to her big sister?s campaign.?I think most people who know Maya will tell you she?s one of the smartest people they know,? Kamala recently told Politico. ?The fact that she has volunteered to work on this campaign at such a high level and she?s exactly who she?s always been?she works around the clock and she?s probably the hardest, if not one of the hardest working people on the campaign?I feel very blessed.? Kamala Harris

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Her Sister: Maya Harris  - Maya Harris has been very supportive of her sister’s achievements! In fact, the busy lawyer, public policy advocate, and television commentator dedicated some serious hours to her big sister’s campaign.“I think most people who know Maya will tell you she’s one of the smartest people they know,” Kamala recently told Politico. “The fact that she has volunteered to work on this campaign at such a high level and she’s exactly who she’s always been—she works around the clock and she’s probably the hardest, if not one of the hardest working people on the campaign—I feel very blessed.” Kamala Harris

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Her Niece: Meena Harris - Meena Harris, who is the daughter of Maya, looks up to her history-making aunt. Genuinely, the lawyer and founder of the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign is often spotted supporting her mother?s sister.  Did we mention the pair are actually birthday twins? This may explain why they are so close. Too adorable!  Kamala Harris

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Her Niece: Meena Harris - Meena Harris, who is the daughter of Maya, looks up to her history-making aunt. Genuinely, the lawyer and founder of the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign is often spotted supporting her mother’s sister.  Did we mention the pair are actually birthday twins? This may explain why they are so close. Too adorable!  Kamala Harris

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And Her Adorable Great-Nieces! - These cuties, who are the daughters of Meena, were clearly proud of their auntie's new title! And so are we!  Meena Harris

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And Her Adorable Great-Nieces! - These cuties, who are the daughters of Meena, were clearly proud of their auntie's new title! And so are we!  Meena Harris

Photo by @meena via Instagram