Who is Kamala Harris’ supportive sister, Maya? The lawyer, political adviser and ex-MSNBC analyst worked with Hillary Clinton, became a mum at 17, and spoke against Donald Trump’s Covid-19 comments

Aug 19 , 2024

Who is Kamala Harris’ supportive sister, Maya Harris? Photo: @mayaharris_/Instagram

Kamala Harris is expected to officially become the Democratic Party’s nominee this week after Joe Biden stepped down – but who’s her sister Maya, often seen behind the scenes of her political career?

Born to Donald and Shyamala, the 2 sisters shared an ‘unbreakable’ bond growing up; Maya is now married to Uber’s chief legal officer Tony West, whom she met at law school in Stanford

In the world of American politics this week, all eyes will be on the Democratic National Convention between August 19 to 22 as Kamala Harris is expected to officially accept the party’s presidential nomination ahead of the US elections later this year. Harris’ political career has been elevated after Joe Biden stepped out of the race.

Kamala Harris with her sister and niece, Maya (right) and Meena (left). Photo: @mayaharris_/Instagram

As the spotlight turns to Harris, her close relationships with her sister Maya and her niece Meena have also grabbed attention because of the powerful bond between the three women.

Maya, who is one of Kamala’s most outspoken advocates on social media, has backed her sister’s political career for years, with her own work even taking a back seat. Here is what you need to know about Kamala’s biggest cheerleader.

What is Kamala Harris’ relationship like with her sister, Maya Harris?

“I would not be the same person without my brilliant and thoughtful sister by my side,” Kamala Harris said of Maya Harris on national sibling day. They’re pictured here as kids back in the day. Photo: @kamalaharris/Instagram

It’s no secret that the sisters are particularly close, with their bond going back to their childhoods. Per The Washington Post, their parents, Donald and Shyamala, split when they were young. Donald was an economics professor and Shyamala a scientist. The sisters would sometimes travel with Shyamala on work assignments, spending time at hotels across the world.

“We leaned on each other. We forged a bond that is unbreakable. When I think about it, all of the joyous moments in our lives, all of the challenging moments, all of the moments of transition, we have always been together,” Kamala said in an interview with the publication. Maya also officiated the wedding ceremony when Kamala married Doug Emhoff in 2014.

Kamala Harris’ sister Maya was her political adviser

Kamala Harris and her sister Maya Harris in 2004, on Thanksgiving. Photo: @mayaharris_/Instagram

The close relationship between Kamala and her sister extended to their professional careers, with Maya taking on a prominent role in her sister’s political life. Per The Washington Post, Maya worked with Kamala on her first campaign to be San Francisco’s district attorney, and spoke at her inauguration in 2004.