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Senator Cory Booker marries fiancee Alexis Lewis after brief engagement
In a surprise yet heartfelt turn of events, U.S. Senator Cory Booker has officially tied the knot with Alexis Lewis. The couple, who announced their engagement in September 2025, exchanged vows in two intimate ceremonies — first in Newark, New Jersey on November 24, and then in Washington, D.C. on November 29. The announcement marks the end of Booker’s bachelor era and the beginning of a new chapter together.
How the relationship unfolded
Booker and Lewis met in May 2024 through a mutual friend. Their connection reportedly blossomed quickly, and they spent over a year and a half building their relationship. On September 2, 2025, Booker took to social media to share his joy, writing that Alexis was “one of the greatest unearned blessings” of his life. At the time, they were living together in Washington, D.C. after his high-profile split from actress Rosario Dawson in 2022.
During a podcast appearance in October 2025, Booker revealed that the couple planned to marry fast — expressing eagerness to move on from single life, start a family, and build a home together.
Wedding details: Two ceremonies that mattered
Instead of one big public spectacle, Booker and Lewis chose a more personal approach. Their first ceremony on November 24 happened in Newark — the city central to much of Booker’s political journey. Their parents served as witnesses.
The second celebration, held five days later in Washington, D.C., brought together close friends and family. The gatherings were low-key but deeply meaningful, symbolizing both their pasts and future.
The couple later shared joint social-media posts describing the events as “overflowing with gratitude,” noting they married in “two places that shaped us — Cory’s beloved Newark and Alexis’s hometown of Washington, D.C.”
A fresh start for Booker after public romance history
For Booker, the marriage to Lewis comes after a very public relationship with Dawson, which lasted from 2019 until their split in 2022. While his former relationship drew attention due to Dawson’s celebrity, his union with Lewis has unfolded more quietly — though not without public notice. After the engagement reveal in September, many social-media users compared Lewis’s appearance to his ex, a reflection of how public interest continues to hover around his personal life even now.
More importantly, the marriage signals a new chapter: Booker has publicly described Lewis as a source of grounding and joy, crediting her with helping him envision a future beyond politics — one built around companionship, family, and shared life.
What this means as Booker’s political life continues
As Booker continues his Senate service as a senior lawmaker from New Jersey, this personal milestone may also shape public perceptions of him. His marriage to Lewis could bring stability and a new personal foundation as he navigates national political priorities. Meanwhile, many in his circle expressed congratulations and support, signaling that this new union may provide a sense of quiet strength as he balances public service with private life.
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