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There's Much More to Ella Emhoff Than Just Her Inauguration Look
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amanda prahl
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You definitely noticed Ella Emhoff, Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter, at the presidential inauguration. Thanks to her scene-stealing crystal-embellished coat (and her hilarious expressions when caught by the camera), Ella has become something of an overnight sensation. But if you think she’s just the VP’s stepdaughter, think again!
Ella, as it turns out, is incredibly cool in her own right, with a quirky, colorful, hipster style and a budding career in fashion. Not only does she design clothes, she’s politically aware and makes sure to give back to communities that need it and elevate other voices that need hearing. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite facts about Ella – and why we’re certain she’s going to be one of this administration’s biggest family stars!
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She's the Younger of 2 Siblings
Ella is the younger of Doug Emhoff’s children with his ex-wife, Kerstin. Ella is 22 years old while her brother, Cole, is 26.
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She's Named After a Jazz Icon
Both Ella and her brother are named after jazz icons. As stepmother Kamala Harris revealed in an essay for Elle, Ella is named after Ella Fitzgerald, while Cole is named for John Coltrane.
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She Loves Being Part of a Blended Family
Ella, who famously calls her stepmom “Momala,” has spoken several times about the healthy dynamic of their blended family. “The level of parenting between the three of them is very different now that we’re both in our 20s and are kind of able to make decisions. So with hair and tattoos and things like that, I think they’re all in the realm of like, ‘I don’t understand it, but I want you to be who you want to be,'” she told The New York Times. “They have good communication between the three of them. They are really a unit, like a three-person parenting squad. It’s really cool.”