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VP Kamala Harris Celebrates Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Graduating College

Vice President Kamala Harris is one proud “Momala”!

On Saturday (May 15), the VP took to Instagram to congratulate her stepdaughter Ella Emhoff graduating from The New School’s Parsons School of Design in New York City.

“Congratulations to our daughter Ella on her graduation. I am so proud of you. Keep dreaming with ambition and there is nothing you cannot achieve. Love, Momala,” VP Harris wrote along with a photo of she and her 21-year-old stepdaughter.

VP Harris‘ husband Doug Emhoff also celebrated Ella‘s college graduation, sharing a photo on Instagram of he and Ella while she wears her cap and gown.

“My darling Ella, we are such proud parents! We love you so much, and are very much looking forward to all you do in the future. And, to the other Class of 2021 graduates out there, huge congratulations!” the Second Gentleman wrote.

Doug also shares 26-year-old son Cole Emhoff with his first wife, Kerstin Emhoff, who remains close to the family.

Several months ago, Ella signed a modeling contract with this very prestigious modeling company!

Cole Emhoff Calls Out 'SNL' For Leaving Him Out of Kamala Harris Family Dinner Sketch

Saturday Night Live aired a sketch this past weekend with Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris hosting a Passover Sedar with her family.

Guests in the skit included the Vice President’s husband Doug Emhoff (Martin Short), Sen. Ted Cruz (played by Aidy Bryant), Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (Kenan Thompson), President Joe Biden (Alex Moffat), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Cecily Strong).

Ella Elmhoff, the stepdaughter of the Vice President (played by Chloe Fineman) also made an appearance. Cole Emhoff, the stepson of the VP, noticed he was left out of the sketch completely.

Click inside to see what Cole Emhoff had to say to Saturday Night Live after they left him out of the Passover sketch featuring all of his family members…More Here! »

Martin Short Appears as Doug Emhoff Opposite Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris on 'Saturday Night Live' - Watch!

Martin Short is making his debut as the Second Gentleman!

The 71-year-old actor appeared as Doug Emhoff on Saturday Night Live with host Maya Rudolph on Saturday (March 27).

Maya reprised her role as Vice President Kamala Harris as she and Doug hosted a “Unity Seder” in honor of Passover.

Maya as Kamala introduced her husband as a shy man who doesn’t like all the attention, and Martin perfectly gave off a giddy and bashful performance.

During the sketch, Chloe Fineman took to the stage as the Doug‘s daughter Ella Emhoff, who was recently signed to IMG Models.

Chloe came out striking fierce poses, while saying, “You may think I look insane, but I assure you I’m the most normal looking girl in Bushwick.”

Make sure you check out Maya Rudolph‘s portrayal of Beyonce from earlier in the show!

Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Makes Runway Debut in NYFW Show!

Kamala Harris‘ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff recently signed a modeling contract with IMG Models and she just made her runway debut!

The 21-year-old model and college student walked in the Proenza Schouler show during New York Fashion Week. The event was virtual and aired online on Thursday (February 18).

Earlier in the week, Ella met up with the label’s designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for a conversation.

Ella said she “definitely lost a little sleep the night before” the show was recorded. She added, “I mean I’m walking for the first time, I’m in a professional environment for the first time… It was a very epic first experience with the fashion world.”

For those that don’t know, Ella is currently a student at Parsons School of Design.

“For a really long time when I was younger I wanted to be a designer. Then I took it a little more seriously, I started taking courses at Central Saint Martins over two summers,” she said about plans for her future. “It definitely exposed me to the intensity of design school.”

Watch the show below!

Kamala Harris' Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Signs Modeling Contract

Kamala Harris‘ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff is getting into the modeling game.

The 21-year-old Parsons School of Design student, who is currently studying fine arts with a focus on textiles, inked a modeling contract with the prestigious IMG Models, People reported Thursday (January 28).

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Ella is the stepdaughter of Vice President Harris and daughter of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

IMG Models represents superstars like Gisele Bündchen, Gigi and Bella Hadid.

“It’s not really about shape, size or gender any more. Ella communicates this moment in time. There’s a cheekiness and a joy she exudes,” said IMG’s Ivan Bart to the New York Times.

According to the New York Times, Ella caught Ivan‘s eye “as soon as she walked in the door” during the presidential primaries, and the two began discussing the idea of joining IMG Models.

Her stylish look at the 2021 presidential inauguration also made headlines. Check out her look!

Cole & Ella Emhoff Arrive at Inauguration - Meet Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' Stepchildren!

Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff are ready for the 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony.

The 26-year-old and 21-year-old children of future Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and his first wife Kerstin Mackin arrived at the U.S. Capitol for the ceremony on Wednesday (January 20).

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The two refer to Kamala by the nickname “Momala” following her marriage to their entertainment lawyer father in 2014. They have also been along for the ride on the campaign trail over the past years.

Cole and Ella have been very supportive of their stepmom and father along the campaign trail, and Doug has previously described them all as one “big blended family.”

Cole is named for saxophonist John Coltrane, while his Ella‘s name is a tribute to the singer Ella Fitzgerald. Their mother also executive produces music videos, including the one for Beyonce’s song “Pretty Hurts”!

Cole studied psychology at Colorado College and worked at talent agency William Morris Endeavor, as well as being an executive assistant for Plan B Entertainment, the production company originally founded by Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Ella makes her own custom knitwear and has fashion industry aspirations.

The swearing in ceremony will happen at around noon ET.

Find out who is performing at the inauguration today!