Who is Marco Rubio’s wife?
VOTERS, supporters, and political opponents alike are interested in learning more about his family life, including his longtime wife, Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio.
While Marco Rubio is expected to remain in office through 2028, in March 2023, it was reported that the Florida Senator was moving on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for potential vice presidential picks.
However, on July 15, 2024, Trump selected JD Vance as his running mate.
Who is Marco Rubio’s wife?
Marco Rubio has been married to Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio since 1998.
Jeanette was born on December 5, 1973, in Miami, Florida.
When she was six years old, her parents, who both emigrated from Cuba, divorced.
After graduating high school, Jeanette attended Miami Dade College and worked as a bank teller.
In 1997, she became a member of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders along with her sister, Adriana Dousdebes.
In addition to being known as Rubio's wife, she is known as the founder and president of JDR Consulting, Inc., a firm that works with the Braman Family Charitable Foundation in South Florida.
JDR Consulting helps charitable organizations in evaluating grant requests.
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Over the years, she has partnered with several community organizations to help victims of human trafficking, including , a child advocacy center dedicated to the eradication of child abuse and child sex trafficking, according to her .
Jeanette has served on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, including the Agape Network, which specializes in comprehensive healthcare.
Since 2020, Jeanette has also served as a member of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking.
How did Marco and Jeanette meet?
Rubio and Jeanette began dating in college after meeting as teenagers through a mutual friend.
The duo reportedly ran into each other at a neighborhood party, but their relationship remained platonic for a few years.
At the time, Jeanette was attending South Miami Senior High School, and Rubio was in college.
"Marco was different," Jeanette said of her husband in 2015, via .
"He had a depth about him that for me, that's I think what struck me about him."
In 1997, the couple reconnected and quickly began dating.
A few years later, Rubio popped the question at the top of the Empire State Building during a trip to New York City.
The couple tied the knot at the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, Florida, in 1998.
Do Marco and Jeanette have children?
While Rubio might be busy with his political career, that has not stopped him from expanding his family.
Since tying the knot, Rubio and Dousdebes have welcomed four children.
Their kids include daughters Daniella and Amanda, and sons Anthony and Dominick.
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Unlike their parents, the Rubio children often stay out of the spotlight but sometimes make appearances on their parent's social media pages.
While Jeanette's Instagram account is private, Marco Rubio of the entire family in December 2023, including their three dogs.