Kamala Harris: A Look into Her Family Life

Who is Kamala Harris's Husband?

Kamala Harris is married to Douglas Emhoff, an American lawyer and the Second Gentleman of the United States.

Early Life and Career

Emhoff was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents. He moved to New Jersey in 1969.

Emhoff earned a J.D. degree from the University of Southern California Law School and worked as an entertainment lawyer.

Kamala Harris's Stepchildren

Emhoff has two children from his previous marriage to Kerstin Emhoff: Cole and Ella.

• Cole Emhoff: Born in 1994, Cole is now 28 years old.
• Ella Emhoff: Born in 1999, Ella is now 23 years old.

Harris's Relationship with Her Stepchildren

Harris is a close stepmother to Cole and Ella, referring to herself as "Momala" to them.

In an essay, Harris wrote that she named her stepchildren after jazz greats John Coltrane and Ella Fitzgerald.

Emhoff's Production Company

Emhoff and Harris co-founded the production company Prettybird, which produces documentaries and television shows.