Nobody has had quite the rollercoaster political career as Kamala Harris. Not that long ago, she was simply Joe Biden’s vice president, someone who mostly lived in his shadow and would continue to do so throughout the 2024 campaign trail. However, once Biden dropped out, the VP suddenly became a competitor for the big chair. That meant more interviews than ever before and plenty of scrutiny about her family life.
At the heart of that family life is Kamala Harris’ marriage to Doug Emhoff. They seem like a relatively happy couple, but the more you look at this particular marriage, the weirder it seems.
Don’t believe us? Keep reading to discover the strangest things about the marriage of Kamala Harris!
His ex-wife is still in the picture
Some of what is weird about the marriage between Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff is in the eye of the beholder. For example, it’s a well-known fact that Doug is divorced, and he had two children with his ex-wife: Cole and Ella. In an interview with CNN, ex-wife Kerstin Emhoff said,
“For over 10 years, since Cole and Ella were teenagers, Kamala has been a co-parent with Doug and I.” Praising the presidential contender, Kerstin claimed Kama “is loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present. I love our blended family and am grateful to have her in it.”
Now, we don’t want to sound judgmental…this type of marriage is very modern and relatable to many people. Furthermore, those kids are definitely going to be happier and healthier having both parents in their lives as much as possible. Still, it’s admittedly strange to think that if Kamala wins the 2024 presidential election, there will regularly be a third party hanging out with her and Doug (who is on his way to becoming the “First Gentleman,” a “first” for America) in the White House…especially considering that Doug once cheated on his wife.
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A very weird marriage proposal
Are you married? If so, you probably have a cute, romantic story about how the proposal went down. Many couples love to share such stories as proof of just how much effort one partner put into asking to spend a lifetime with them. Unfortunately for Kamala Harris, when her own husband proposed, things were a little less than romantic.
In Kamala’s own memoir, she describes the big day. She was getting ready for a vacation to Italy and going through her closet looking for the best outfits, all while pondering what Thai takeout she wanted to order (hey, we’ve all been there). Suddenly, Doug got down on one knee and declared, “I want to spend my life with you,”
She obviously said yes, but the whole proposal doesn’t seem very romantic. Even Doug would agree: he originally planned to pop the question while they were in Italy, but once he had the engagement ring, he simply couldn’t wait to pop the question.
Their early dating days weren’t very romantic
All couples have different stories about their earliest days together. Many couples describe these as whirlwind days of spontaneous dates where they constantly lived in the moment. For Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, however, their early dating days gave off the vibe of a business negotiation.
As she revealed on Instagram, “The morning after our first date, @DouglasEmhoff emailed me a list of his available dates for the next couple of months.” Once they started dating, their meetings still weren’t very romantic: in her memoir, Kamala wrote “Attending a speech about the ills of truancy isn’t exactly what most people think of as a romantic date, but the event was Doug’s coming out — the first time I’d invited him to join me at a professional gathering,”
Sounds, uh…like a thrill a minute. Really.
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They’re both very clingy
While Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff may not have had a romantic early time together or even a romantic proposal, they are obviously very happy in their marriage together. Some would say a little too happy. You see, these two are prone to public displays of affection that reveal both of them to be overly clingy.
They often lock lips in front of huge crowds, and they constantly share social media posts about how much they love each other. Heck, Kamala has even admitted to holding onto the first voicemail he ever left her. Some would call all of this very sweet, but we can’t help but think these two are overly codependent.
Kamala’s husband doesn’t really care for politics
It’s obvious that Kamala Harris cares deeply about politics. It has defined her entire career, and she’s currently running for president, the most powerful political position in the world. However, in a truly ironic twist, her husband isn’t very focused on politics.
He admitted as much in 2020, telling Marie Claire “I was just a lawyer with kids trying to make a living.” Continuing, he said, “I’m not overly political; I’m overly her husband.” Some would say this is just an example of opposites attracting, but be honest…isn’t it a little weird for one spouse to not care very much about something that completely defines his partner?