Former Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin and Alex Soros, son of billionaire George Soros, are engaged. The couple shared their joyful news on Instagram on Wednesday, with Soros posting, “This happened…we couldn’t be happier, more grateful, or more in love,” accompanied by a heart and ring emoji, according to CNN.
Abedin, 47, and Soros, 38, are both well-known figures in the political and business spheres. They first met in the fall of 2023 at a mutual friend’s birthday party, where they quickly bonded over their shared interests in politics and public service, according to Vogue. Since then, they have posted several photos together online, including a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration in Paris and attendance at a White House state dinner honoring the Kenyan president and first lady, as reported by the New York Post.
Soros proposed to Abedin in New York City in late May, and the couple celebrated their engagement in Italy, Vogue reported.
Abedin, who worked with Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State in the Obama administration, has a significant political background. She was previously married to former Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., with whom she shares a son. The couple separated in 2016 amid Weiner’s scandal involving sexting a minor, which led to his conviction and imprisonment in 2017.
Alex Soros serves as the board chair of the Open Society Foundations, a philanthropic network founded by his father, George Soros. The foundation is known for championing democratic solutions and supporting Democratic candidates and campaigns.
The engagement has garnered widespread attention, highlighting the couple’s influential roles in both political and philanthropic arenas. As they prepare for their future together, Abedin and Soros continue to exemplify their commitment to public service and advocacy.