Senator Booker Exchanges Vows with Real Estate Director
American Democratic Senator Cory Booker has officially ended his bachelor status after marrying his significantly younger fiancée, Alexis Lewis. The 56-year-old New Jersey representative announced his marriage to the 38-year-old real estate investment firm director on Sunday through social media platforms.
The couple celebrated their union through two separate ceremonies during the Thanksgiving recess period. Their first ceremony occurred last Monday in Newark, New Jersey, where Booker previously served as Mayor and city council member before his election to the US Senate. The second celebration took place in Washington, DC on Saturday.
Dual Locations with Personal Significance
Booker and Lewis shared their joyful news through coordinated Facebook and Instagram posts, expressing their gratitude for the milestone. "Overflowing with gratitude. We said 'I do' in two places that shaped us - Cory's beloved Newark and Alexis's hometown of Washington, D.C. - first at the courthouse, then with our families," the couple wrote in their social media announcement.
They further emphasised their emotional state, noting that their "Hearts [were] full and so grateful." The social media revelation prompted numerous comments from well-wishers, including one observer who remarked that Lewis bore resemblance to Meghan Markle.
Rapid Relationship Progression and Public Interest
The New Jersey Senator had announced his engagement merely months earlier during Labour Day weekend, which coincided with the conclusion of the extended congressional August break. In his engagement announcement back in August, Booker described Lewis as "one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life."
He elaborated: "She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love. I'm thrilled to share: Alexis and I are engaged." The senator expressed his enjoyment of "the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée."
This marriage marks Booker's first engagement, despite his previous high-profile relationship with actress Rosario Dawson that lasted from 2019 until 2022. The couple had cohabitated for a period before amicably ending their romantic involvement while maintaining friendship.
Social media users quickly noted the physical resemblance between Dawson and Lewis, with some commentators creating humorous nicknames for the new Mrs Booker. Dawson had been a visible presence during Booker's 2020 presidential campaign, even participating in fundraising efforts.
Political Implications and Personal Privacy
Beyond occasional public appearances, Booker has predominantly maintained privacy regarding his romantic life, leading to speculation about his sexuality that he has directly addressed. "I love seeing on Twitter when someone says I'm gay, and I say, 'So what does it matter if I am? So be it. I hope you are not voting for me because you are making the presumption that I'm straight'," he stated previously.
Booker remains a potential contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, known for his passionate Senate speeches and recent record-setting 25-hour marathon address on the Senate Floor that began on March 31st and continued into April 1st.
Prior to his relationship with Dawson, the former Newark mayor had several romantic involvements during his political career, including connections with Instagram poet Cleo Wade and an instance where he asked out actress Mindy Kaling.
The couple concluded their August engagement announcement by expressing their excitement for the future: "We are excited for this journey ahead, having so much fun, and feeling deeply grateful for the love, support, and energy so many of you have shared with us. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment."
