If there’s one thing the fashion world has taught us, it’s that you don’t have to follow a conventional path to stand out. Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has proven just that, carving her own place in an industry often defined by high expectations.
From the moment she stepped onto the scene with her eye-catching Miu Miu coat at the 2021 presidential inauguration, it was clear: Emhoff wasn’t just a name in the political spotlight—she was a fashion force ready to leave her own mark. Not long after, she signed a major modeling contract, appeared on the runways of Fashion Week, and graced the covers of some of the most prestigious fashion magazines.
Does Kamala Harris Have Any Biological Children?
Family is often described as the anchor in our lives, the one thing that keeps us grounded amidst the chaos of the world. But what happens when the traditional image of family, defined by biology and bloodlines, shifts and evolves? Kamala Harris, America’s current Vice President, knows this truth all too well.
“Family comes in many forms,” Harris pointed out during an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast (via CNN). She’s talking about the kind of love that isn’t restricted to shared genes or the conventional definition of parenthood.
While she does not have biological children of her own, she is a proud stepmother to “two beautiful children”, Cole and Ella Emhoff, from her marriage to Doug Emhoff.
But not everyone sees family in this same light. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the 47th governor of Arkansas, took a jab at Harris, saying her lack of biological children leaves her without something to “keep her humble”. Harris, however, rejects that outdated view and fully embraces the uniqueness of her “very modern family”. To quote her:
I love those kids to death. Family comes in many forms, and I think that increasingly, all of us understand that this is not the 1950s anymore.
Her bond with her two step kids proves that love goes beyond biology. In fact, they lovingly call her “Momala”. Harris married Doug Emhoff in 2014.
Know About Ella Emhoff’s Modeling Career
Born into a world of political power, with her father, Doug Emhoff, a prominent lawyer, and her stepmother, Vice President Kamala Harris, Ella Emhoff could have easily fallen into the political spotlight. But instead, she chose to follow her own creative spark, making her name in the world of fashion.
Emhoff’s journey into the fashion world wasn’t by accident. She first honed her craft at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in 2017 (via her LinkedIn profile), where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
In 2021, Emhoff, 25, graduated, and Harris proudly shared her joy on social media (via Instagram). The former signed with IMG Models Worldwide, launching her modeling career with a bang, debuting at New York Fashion Week (per People). Her first runway experience was a bit nerve-wracking, she admitted (as CNN Style):
I mean I’m walking for the first time, I’m in a professional environment for the first time… It was a very epic first experience with the fashion world.
But she didn’t let the nerves hold her back—Emhoff was just getting started. After walking the runway, she quickly dove into creating her own collections. In spring 2021, she launched a limited collection of knitwear with designer Batsheva Hay (per New York Times). The collection’s success was just the beginning.
By 2022, Emhoff was producing her own pieces under her name, building what she calls her “one-woman show” (via Women’s Wear Daily).
In September 2021, Emhoff took her place as the face of Adidas by Stella McCartney’s campaign (via Vogue). But that wasn’t the first time the former caught our attention in a Stella McCartney creation. The same year, during her Met Gala debut, she turned heads in a stunning red diamond mesh bodysuit paired with matching trousers—courtesy of none other than McCartney (see PEOPLE).
While Emhoff has found success in the fashion world, she remains grounded and true to herself, despite the attention her famous family often attracts. “She’s just very relaxed and low-key,” said Batsheva Hay (via New York Times).
And as she continues to rise in the fashion world, we’re all eager to see where her creative journey will take her next!
