Cory Booker Surprises Girlfriend with Engagement in Hawaii
Big news has been shared this week from Capitol Hill, but it wasn’t about politics—it was about love. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, who is 56 years old, has announced that he is officially engaged to his girlfriend, Alexis Lewis. The proposal wasn’t just any quiet moment between the two. Instead, it was staged as a joyful surprise while they were visiting Kauai, Hawaii, and it turned into a celebration filled with music, dance, and emotion.
Booker described how the engagement unfolded. Alexis was told that she would be treated to a traditional Hawaiian welcome. She expected leis, smiles, and a cultural greeting, but what she received went far beyond that. A group of performers came out, including dancers and a ukulele player, setting the stage. After a couple of songs, other performers joined in to sing a tune that Booker knew had special meaning for Alexis. She had once shared with him on an early date that it was the song she dreamed would play at her wedding. When it began, she was swept up in joy, dancing and singing along, not knowing what was about to happen.
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As Alexis turned to thank the performers, Booker gently interrupted, telling her that this was not just a song for her wedding someday—it was the song for her engagement, happening right there. At that moment, he dropped to one knee. Alexis later admitted she was so overwhelmed that she blacked out and had to be shown photos afterward to remember that he had knelt down with a ring.
For Booker, this marks a new chapter in his personal life. He has never been married, and his relationships have often been under the public spotlight, from past speculation about his private life during his first Senate race in 2013 to his high-profile relationship with actress Rosario Dawson, which ended a few years ago. Now, with Alexis Lewis, who works as a vice president at a real estate investment firm, he says he has found a deep sense of grounding and joy. In his words, she has been one of the greatest blessings of his life.
The announcement quickly drew warm messages of congratulations, including from Dawson herself, who wished the couple well. Social media, as expected, had plenty of comparisons and commentary, but the general response was filled with excitement for the senator’s happiness.
Booker’s engagement also comes at a politically busy moment. He remains a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, with his fiery 25-hour speech earlier this year sparking talk of a potential 2028 presidential run. Even now, he has pledged to fight hard in the upcoming budget battle in Washington. Still, in the middle of his commitments, he has carved out space for something deeply personal—choosing love, partnership, and a future with Alexis Lewis.
This milestone for Senator Booker shows that even in the fast-paced world of politics, there is always room for joy, surprise, and the kind of love story that brings people to their feet in applause.
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