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)
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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
Photo by @kamalaharris via Instagram
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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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