Kerstin Emhoff defended Harris against these criticisms, emphasizing Harris's role as a co-parent. She told CNN, "These are baseless accusations. For over 10 years, Kamala has been an equal co-parent with Doug and me to our children, Cole and Ella." Emhoff praised Harris as loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present in their children's lives. She expressed gratitude for their blended family and her appreciation for having Harris in it.
The controversy began when Vance's 2021 interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson went viral. In the interview, Vance criticized prominent Democrats like Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, referring to them as "childless cat ladies" who, in his view, don't have a direct stake in the country's future.
Harris, however, has been a stepmother to Emhoff's children since her marriage to Doug Emhoff in 2014. The children affectionately call her "Momala," a term they came up with as they did not prefer the term "stepmom." In a 2019 essay for Elle Magazine, Harris described her stepchildren as a source of love and joy, explaining the origin of her nickname, "Momala."
In the same essay, Harris also spoke highly of Kerstin Emhoff, calling her a "dear friend." She mentioned that they sometimes joke about how functional their modern family is.
Ella Emhoff, now 25, was an art student when Harris was selected as Biden's running mate. Since then, Ella has gained recognition in the fashion and art worlds. In January 2021, she signed with IMG Models, an international modeling agency. She has since participated in major fashion campaigns, walked on prestigious runways, and attended high-profile events like the Met Gala.
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