Dr. Jill Biden: Charting Her Path from Teacher to America’s First Lady (2 of 4)

She met Joe Biden on a blind date

Jill and Joe Biden’s love story began with a blind date, set up by Joe’s brother in 1975. Despite Joe being a U.S. Senator and a widower with two young sons, Jill, a college student at the time, was intrigued to meet him. Their date marked the start of a deep connection that blossomed into love. Jill liked how down-to-earth and honest Joe was, and they quickly realized they had a special connection. This blind date was the start of a friendship that has lasted decades and has been through many ups and downs.

Who are Jill Biden’s children?

She has two biological children with her first husband, Bill Stevenson, named Ashley Blazer and Robert Hunter. After the death of her first husband, Jill later married Joe Biden, who at the time was a senator. Joe also had three children from his previous marriage: Beau, Hunter, and Naomi. Tragically, Naomi Biden died in a car accident in 1972, while Joe was still a senator-elect. Despite the loss, Jill has remained a caring and loving stepmother to her other stepchildren. In fact, she is often referred to as “Momala” by her stepchildren and grandchildren. Jill’s children and stepchildren have been an important part of her life, and she has always put family first.