Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband and second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, acknowledged that he had an affair with his first wife, film producer Kirsten Emhoff, and their children’s nanny, adding that he has “taken responsibility” for his actions.
in statement Emhoff told CNN that he and Kirsten “went through some tough times” because of his “behavior,” but acknowledged they dealt with things “as a family” and were stronger now.
Emhoff’s statement: Daily Mail They claimed that Emhoff had been having an affair with the couple’s nanny, Najen Naylor, 47, and had impregnated her.
“Kirsten and I went through difficult times because of my actions during my first marriage,” Emhoff said in a statement. “I took responsibility for it and in the years since, we have overcome challenges as a family and have bounced back stronger.”
outlet Claimed A “close friend” who was aware of the affair and pregnancy rumors said Naylor ended up not having the baby.
According to reports, when interviewed by the media at her Hamptons home, Naylor said she was “a little panicked right now” and declined to comment on the matter.
At the time of the alleged assault, Naylor was working as a teaching assistant and teacher at Willows Community Schools in Culver City, California, and was also a nanny for Emhoff’s daughter, Ella. The school serves kindergarten through eighth grade and tuition ranges from $32,525 to $41,535, according to a school spokesperson. Website.
According to the outlet, another of Naylor’s friends, Stacey Brooks, who gave birth to twin boys around the same time as Naylor was pregnant with her children, also acknowledged the affair and the pregnancy, but would not reveal further details without Naylor’s consent.
The outlet reported that Naylor had posted a video on her Facebook page showing three babies, Sawyer, George and Brooke. According to the outlet, Sawyer and George are believed to be Brooks’ children, born in July 2009, but it is unclear who the third baby is.
Another friend of Naylor’s reportedly denied the allegations that Naylor was pregnant, saying, “There was no baby.”
“Every parent wanted her to be their child’s teacher,” the friend said. Said of New York Post“She was the perfect person. She came from a good family. She wasn’t pregnant. She didn’t have a baby. I would have known.”
Emhoff did not address Naylor’s alleged pregnancy in his statement to CNN.
Kirsten Emhoff released a statement praising her ex-husband for being a “wonderful father” to their children and a “great friend” to her.
“Doug and I decided to end our marriage many years ago for different reasons,” Kirsten said in a statement. “He is a wonderful father to our children and remains a great friend to me. I am truly proud of the warm, supportive blended family that Doug, Kamala and I have built together.”
