One of Kamala Harris's Most Vocal Supporters Has Been Her Husband's Ex-Wife, Kerstin

Shortly after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid from the 2024 presidential race in July 2024, he threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, marking her second run for the White House. Her first presidential bid dates back to January 2019, but she dropped out before receiving a single vote.

As the spotlight intensifies on the California native, curiosity about her personal life is heating up. Fans are eager to know all about her husband—and even his ex-wife! Here’s everything we know about Kerstin Emhoff, Kamala’s husband’s ex, and what her relationship is like with the potential future president.

Kamala's husband Douglas was previously married to film producer Kerstin Emhoff, who owns a production company called Prettybird. The 57-year-old got her start in documentaries, and served as co-executive producer on the Emmy-winning film Manhunt: The Inside Story of the Hunt for Bin Laden.

She also worked on the music video for Beyoncé’s 2013 single "Pretty Hurts," and has producer credits for the crime thriller Mojave, the Netflix drama XOXO, and the Lindsay Lohan-starring flick The Canyons.

"I never wanted to start my own company, but I wanted to do films," Kerstin previously told Little Black Book in an interview. "A lot of people — they know who they are — helped me bluff my way through it."

After Kamala began dating Douglas in 2013, the U.S. senator revealed that she and Kerstin "hit it off," calling the CEO an "incredible mother." The pair would even team up for school events.

"She and I became a duo of cheerleaders in the bleachers at Ella’s swim meets and basketball games, often to Ella’s embarrassment," Kamala wrote in a 2019 blog post for Elle magazine. "We sometimes joke that our modern family is almost a little too functional.

"I am so thankful to Doug, to Kerstin, and most of all, to Ella and Cole," the 59-year-old added. "They are my endless source of love and pure joy."

For anyone who doubts Kamala and Kerstin’s close bond, all you have to do is look at the latter’s social media pages for confirmation of her affection. "[Kamala Harris] is tenacious, a truth-teller, and willing to stand up for what is right," Kerstin posted on Instagram midway through the DNC.

"Her extraordinary experience assures she’ll be a powerful and effective partner to [Joe Biden] on day one, helping him build this country back better," she concluded.

Kerstin also championed Kamala during her presidential run in 2019. "Leave it to [the New York Times] to capture one of the best pix of [Kamala Harris]. Climbing uphill, determined, with a huge smile on her face, in heels," she captioned a photo that was taken in June 2019. "All she needs now is a cape. I hope you all are getting to know her now and will agree with me that she is the best person to beat Trump!"

In a particularly delicious tweet from Aug. 23, 2020, Kerstin called out Vice President Mike Pence for mispronouncing Kamala’s name during a press conference. "Say her name correctly you idiot. She’s going to make mincemeat out of you in the debates!" the mother of two wrote.

As if that wasn’t enough to prove Kerstin is a true supporter of her ex’s wife, she took to Instagram on July 21, 2024, to show her support as Kamala enters the 2024 presidential race. "It’s time for democrats to put their differences aside and find common ground. We can’t give up and lose to DJT. ALL HANDS ON DECK!! Kamala Harris for President!"

We love this pair's dynamic!