Usha Vance Addresses Divorce Rumors After Appearing Without Her Ring A Closer Look at Her Life With J.D. Vance
Usha Vance captured a wave of attention recently after she appeared at a public event without her wedding ring, sparking widespread speculation about the state of her marriage to Vice President J.D. Vance. The online chatter escalated quickly, but her spokesperson offered a far more ordinary explanation: she’s a mother of three, constantly juggling household tasks, and sometimes forgets her jewelry.
Nothing about the situation has been acknowledged by the couple as a sign of marital strain, and people close to the family say rumors are running far ahead of the facts. Sources insist it’s common for her to go without her ring during busy days.
Below is a deeper look inside their relationship, how they met, and how the couple navigates public scrutiny.
How Usha and J.D. Vance Met at Yale Law School
The two first crossed paths at Yale Law School. Their connection strengthened under the mentorship of Professor Amy Chua, who later described their personalities as strikingly different.
J.D. Vance often credits Usha for encouraging him to broaden his ambitions. In Hillbilly Elegy, he described her as a guiding force who helped him push past his own self-doubt.
Their academic bond extended beyond their relationship. While in law school, they organized a discussion group focused on “social decline in white America.” Both graduated in 2013.
Inside Their Marriage
Usha and J.D. Vance married on June 14, 2014, in Kentucky. Their ceremony combined elements of both their religious traditions a Bible reading from a friend of Vance and a blessing from a Hindu priest.
Usha was raised Hindu, and she continues to practice her faith. Vance, raised Protestant and later converting to Catholicism, has been open about hoping she might eventually share his spiritual outlook. He has said she often attends church with him, but Usha has made clear she has no plans to convert. Their children, she says, grow up surrounded by both traditions and will choose their own path.
Family Life With Three Children
The couple has three children Ewan (born 2017), Vivek (2020), and Mirabel (2021). They try to keep their family life private, though Vance occasionally shares small glimpses online.
Usha has spoken about how intentional they were in their decision to have three children, despite the demands of public life.
Usha Vance’s Career and Public Role
Usha Vance has built a distinguished legal career. She earned her undergraduate degree from Yale, completed an M.Phil at Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and returned to Yale for law school.
She later clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts before joining Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she handled civil litigation. She stepped back from her role at the firm once her husband entered national politics.
In 2025, she became the first Indian-American, first Telugu, and first Hindu Second Lady. She has also served on the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and led the U.S. delegation to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
Controversies and Public Scrutiny
Their interfaith marriage has been a topic of debate, especially after Vance spoke publicly about his hope that Usha might convert. Advocacy groups, including the Hindu American Foundation, criticized his comments as dismissive of her identity.
Usha has repeatedly emphasized that their children are encouraged to explore both traditions, stressing that their home is rooted in mutual respect.
She has also faced racist attacks due to her Indian heritage a reminder of the hostility many public figures of color experience. Vance has defended her publicly, calling her brilliant and devoted to their family.
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