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You may know Kamala Harris as the current Vice President of the United States or as the frontrunner for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.
However, beyond her political career, the 59-year-old enjoys a rich personal life filled with love, family, and a supportive marriage.
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In 2020, Kamala Harris made history as the first female US Vice President, and her husband became the inaugural Second Gentleman.
As she potentially moves towards the White House as President, it's important to understand her family background. Here's what we know about Harris's family life, from how she met her husband to her relationship with her two stepchildren.
Who is Kamala Harris's husband?
Harris is married to Douglas Craig Emhoff, an accomplished American lawyer who currently holds the title of Second Gentleman. Their story together began on a blind date in 2013.
They were set up by a mutual friend, Chrisette Hudlin, who said the 'cute LA man' was perfect for Harris.
He texted her and they started talking. Soon after that, Emhoff sent what Harris has since called a 'long and a little rambling' voicemail, but he had caught her attention.