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BABY MAKES THREE
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02of 35FAMILY PORTRAITAlfred Eisenstaedt/Time & Life Pictures/GettyThe world first met Chelsea when Bill Clinton took office as the 42nd President in 1993. Then a shy, studious 12-year-old, Chelsea remained fiercely close to her dad and mom, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In a 2001 interview, Bill proudly told theNew York Timesthat his daughter “has her mother’s character and her father’s energy.”
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FAMILY PORTRAIT
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The world first met Chelsea when Bill Clinton took office as the 42nd President in 1993. Then a shy, studious 12-year-old, Chelsea remained fiercely close to her dad and mom, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In a 2001 interview, Bill proudly told theNew York Timesthat his daughter “has her mother’s character and her father’s energy.”
03of 35POWER TO THE PEOPLEGettyAt the 1992 Democratic National Convention, Chelsea was all sorts of excited - and who wouldn’t be? Her father had officially become the Democratic nominee for president.
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE
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At the 1992 Democratic National Convention, Chelsea was all sorts of excited - and who wouldn’t be? Her father had officially become the Democratic nominee for president.
04of 35ROCK THE VOTEGettyThough she was only 12 years old and couldn’t yet cast a ballot of her own, Chelsea accompanied her dad to the voting booth in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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ROCK THE VOTE
Though she was only 12 years old and couldn’t yet cast a ballot of her own, Chelsea accompanied her dad to the voting booth in Little Rock, Arkansas.
05of 35FIRST FAMILYGettyChelsea stood with her parents after her father was sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States.
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FIRST FAMILY
Chelsea stood with her parents after her father was sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States.
06of 35HAVING A BALLGettyBeing a member of the First Family isn’t all work and no play. In 1994, Chelsea took in an Arkansas Razorbacks basketball game with her parents.
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HAVING A BALL
Being a member of the First Family isn’t all work and no play. In 1994, Chelsea took in an Arkansas Razorbacks basketball game with her parents.
07of 35FAMILY VACATIONGettyChelsea accompanied her parents on many of their visits abroad, including this one to India and South Asia with her mother in 1995.
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FAMILY VACATION
Chelsea accompanied her parents on many of their visits abroad, including this one to India and South Asia with her mother in 1995.
08of 35DADDY’S GIRLThe White House/APAn earlier milestone: It was not without sadness that Bill and Hillary celebrated Chelsea’s high school graduation from Sidwell Friends (described as the “Harvard of Washington’s private schools,” and where First Daughters Malia and Sasha Obama attended). During his address to her class, the president said, “A part of us longs to hold you once more.”
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DADDY’S GIRL
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An earlier milestone: It was not without sadness that Bill and Hillary celebrated Chelsea’s high school graduation from Sidwell Friends (described as the “Harvard of Washington’s private schools,” and where First Daughters Malia and Sasha Obama attended). During his address to her class, the president said, “A part of us longs to hold you once more.”
09of 35ON COMMON GROUNDMary Ann Chastain/APChildhood pals, fellow Stanford alums and future husband and wife, Marc Mezvinsky and Chelsea (here, attending a football game on Hilton Head, South Carolina, in 1996) have plenty in common - including family politics. His parents, former Rep. Ed Mezvinsky (D-Iowa) and former Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (D-Pennsylvania), are longtime pals of the Clintons. “They had that connection,” a friend of the couple told PEOPLE in 2009. “When not-such-great things were happening in [Chelsea’s] life, he was the protector.”
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ON COMMON GROUND
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Childhood pals, fellow Stanford alums and future husband and wife, Marc Mezvinsky and Chelsea (here, attending a football game on Hilton Head, South Carolina, in 1996) have plenty in common - including family politics. His parents, former Rep. Ed Mezvinsky (D-Iowa) and former Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky (D-Pennsylvania), are longtime pals of the Clintons. “They had that connection,” a friend of the couple told PEOPLE in 2009. “When not-such-great things were happening in [Chelsea’s] life, he was the protector.”
10of 35PATRON OF THE ARTSDoug Mills/AP; Andrew H. Walker/GettyChelsea, who is a chairperson on the board of the School of American Ballet (and attended its winter ball in 2007, right), studied dance at the Washington School of Ballet - and even appeared in the school’s 1996 production of Tchaikovsky’sThe Nutcrackerat age 16.
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PATRON OF THE ARTS
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Chelsea, who is a chairperson on the board of the School of American Ballet (and attended its winter ball in 2007, right), studied dance at the Washington School of Ballet - and even appeared in the school’s 1996 production of Tchaikovsky’sThe Nutcrackerat age 16.
11of 35GRADUATION DAYPaul Sakuma/APWith her parents looking on, a jubilant Chelsea celebrated her graduation day with Stanford’s class of 2001 on June 17. Earning a bachelor’s degree in history, Chelsea wrote her 150-page thesis on the Northern Ireland peace process, for which she interviewed the former President, her dad Bill.
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GRADUATION DAY
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With her parents looking on, a jubilant Chelsea celebrated her graduation day with Stanford’s class of 2001 on June 17. Earning a bachelor’s degree in history, Chelsea wrote her 150-page thesis on the Northern Ireland peace process, for which she interviewed the former President, her dad Bill.
12of 35MASTER CLASSDavid Hartley/Rex USAThat wasn’t the end of academia for Chelsea, who followed in Bill’s footsteps and enrolled at Oxford University the following fall. She went on to earn a master’s degree in international relations before joining the N.Y.C. consulting firm McKinsey & Company, becoming the youngest person hired in her class.
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MASTER CLASS
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That wasn’t the end of academia for Chelsea, who followed in Bill’s footsteps and enrolled at Oxford University the following fall. She went on to earn a master’s degree in international relations before joining the N.Y.C. consulting firm McKinsey & Company, becoming the youngest person hired in her class.
13of 35RHODES TO ROMANCEAndy Butterton/PA/APChelsea and then-boyfriend Ian Klaus, a Rhodes Scholar whom she met at Oxford, became fixtures on the London-New York social scene. Though the two broke up in September 2005 after three years, Klaus told theNew York Observerin 2007 that he and his ex were still good friends. In fact, the dedication of his first book,Elvis Is Titantic, reads, “To my mother and Chelsea, for understanding.”
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RHODES TO ROMANCE
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Chelsea and then-boyfriend Ian Klaus, a Rhodes Scholar whom she met at Oxford, became fixtures on the London-New York social scene. Though the two broke up in September 2005 after three years, Klaus told theNew York Observerin 2007 that he and his ex were still good friends. In fact, the dedication of his first book,Elvis Is Titantic, reads, “To my mother and Chelsea, for understanding.”
14of 35FASHION ELITESteve Wood/APA month before turning 22 on Feb. 27, Chelsea looked at ease - alongsideGwyneth PaltrowandMadonna- at a 2002 Versace show in Paris. Between whispers with her front-row pals, she exclaimed “wow” as models sashayed down the runway. But it was the former First Daughter - debuting a sleek new bob, smoky eye makeup and a chic Versace pantsuit - who sparked that reaction from the fashion in-crowd.
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FASHION ELITE
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A month before turning 22 on Feb. 27, Chelsea looked at ease - alongsideGwyneth PaltrowandMadonna- at a 2002 Versace show in Paris. Between whispers with her front-row pals, she exclaimed “wow” as models sashayed down the runway. But it was the former First Daughter - debuting a sleek new bob, smoky eye makeup and a chic Versace pantsuit - who sparked that reaction from the fashion in-crowd.
15of 35SEALED WITH A KISSSteinberg/Adao/INFChelsea and Mezvinsky, seen here in 2006 in N.Y.C., went public withtheir romancein fall 2005. “They’re best friends who fell in love,” a friend told PEOPLE of the couple. Described as being “goofy and laidback,” another source close to the pair added that Mezvinksy is “good for her.”
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SEALED WITH A KISS
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Chelsea and Mezvinsky, seen here in 2006 in N.Y.C., went public withtheir romancein fall 2005. “They’re best friends who fell in love,” a friend told PEOPLE of the couple. Described as being “goofy and laidback,” another source close to the pair added that Mezvinksy is “good for her.”
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OFF TO THE RACES
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17of 35POLITICAL CLOUTRichard Young/StartraksThe rising star joined Bill to fête Nelson Mandela at his 90th birthday dinner in Hyde Park, London, on June 25, 2008. Chelsea, who shared a laugh with the man of the hour, easily hobnobbed with fellow partygoers, including world leaders and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, among themOprah WinfreyandWill Smith.
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POLITICAL CLOUT
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The rising star joined Bill to fête Nelson Mandela at his 90th birthday dinner in Hyde Park, London, on June 25, 2008. Chelsea, who shared a laugh with the man of the hour, easily hobnobbed with fellow partygoers, including world leaders and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, among themOprah WinfreyandWill Smith.
18of 35GIVING SPIRITJustin Sullivan/GettyWeeks later, Chelsea joined her father on a visit to a rural healthcare clinic in Rwanda for the Clinton Foundation, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to fund HIV/AIDS care and prevention. Of Chelsea’s involvement in non-profit work, Bill told PEOPLE in 2007, “I give her mother more credit for that than me. She learned from a very early age that this was just part of living.”
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GIVING SPIRIT
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Weeks later, Chelsea joined her father on a visit to a rural healthcare clinic in Rwanda for the Clinton Foundation, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to fund HIV/AIDS care and prevention. Of Chelsea’s involvement in non-profit work, Bill told PEOPLE in 2007, “I give her mother more credit for that than me. She learned from a very early age that this was just part of living.”
19of 35CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERUPI/Landov"She’s my greatest source of support next to my husband," Hillary told PEOPLE of her daughter’s involvement in her presidential bid. “I’m incredibly proud and grateful for the young woman she’s become.” And though she’s remained largely out of the political fray, Chelsea impressed the country with her toughness on the campaign trail, telling a questioner, “I do not think that is any of your business,” when asked about Monica Lewinsky.
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CAMPAIGN SUPPORTER
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“She’s my greatest source of support next to my husband,” Hillary told PEOPLE of her daughter’s involvement in her presidential bid. “I’m incredibly proud and grateful for the young woman she’s become.” And though she’s remained largely out of the political fray, Chelsea impressed the country with her toughness on the campaign trail, telling a questioner, “I do not think that is any of your business,” when asked about Monica Lewinsky.
20of 35PARTY OF THREEJonathan Ernst/Reuters/LandovThough she lost her presidential bid, Hillary’s two biggest supporters, Chelsea and Bill, looked on with pride as she was sworn in as Secretary of State in PresidentBarack Obama’s administration on Feb. 2, 2009. “Our family’s not very big, but it is very close,” Hillary told PEOPLE.
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PARTY OF THREE
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Though she lost her presidential bid, Hillary’s two biggest supporters, Chelsea and Bill, looked on with pride as she was sworn in as Secretary of State in PresidentBarack Obama’s administration on Feb. 2, 2009. “Our family’s not very big, but it is very close,” Hillary told PEOPLE.
21of 35WEDDING BELLEBarbara KinneyIntroducing Mr. and Mrs. Mezvinsky! The former First Daughterwed her longtime beauon July 31, 2010, in Rhinebeck, New York. As part of a major media deluge, their nuptials were called “the ultimate status invitation.” The ultra-exclusive 400-person guest list included actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and producer Steven Bing. “We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together,” Hillary and Bill said in a statement about the couple, “and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family.”
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WEDDING BELLE
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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Mezvinsky! The former First Daughterwed her longtime beauon July 31, 2010, in Rhinebeck, New York. As part of a major media deluge, their nuptials were called “the ultimate status invitation.” The ultra-exclusive 400-person guest list included actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and producer Steven Bing. “We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together,” Hillary and Bill said in a statement about the couple, “and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family.”
22of 35ON THE TOWNJemal Countess/WireImageDate night! Adjusting to married life, Chelsea and Mezvinsky hit the N.Y.C. charity circuit, including a February 2011 amfAR gala, where Chelsea paid tribute to her father.
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ON THE TOWN
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Date night! Adjusting to married life, Chelsea and Mezvinsky hit the N.Y.C. charity circuit, including a February 2011 amfAR gala, where Chelsea paid tribute to her father.
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NEWS MAKER
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PET PROJECT
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OH, BABY
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MOM’S THE WORD
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27of 35DOCTOR IN THE HOUSEMatt Dunham/APTalk about multitasking! Less than a month after announcing her pregnancy, Clintonreceived her doctorate degreefrom England’s Oxford University in May. “Couldn’t be prouder of @ChelseaClinton today,” her proud pop Tweeted. That September, the newly minted PhD announced thatshe was leaving her positionas a special correspondent for NBC News to focus on her work at the Clinton Foundation - and her growing family.
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DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
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Talk about multitasking! Less than a month after announcing her pregnancy, Clintonreceived her doctorate degreefrom England’s Oxford University in May. “Couldn’t be prouder of @ChelseaClinton today,” her proud pop Tweeted. That September, the newly minted PhD announced thatshe was leaving her positionas a special correspondent for NBC News to focus on her work at the Clinton Foundation - and her growing family.
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PREGNANT PAUSE
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29of 35THE NEXT GENERATIONJon Davidson, Office of President ClintonThe Mezvinskys welcomed a girl, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, on Sept. 26, 2014. “Chelsea is well and glowing. Marc is bursting with pride. Charlotte’s life is off to a good start,” President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton said in a statement.
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THE NEXT GENERATION
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The Mezvinskys welcomed a girl, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, on Sept. 26, 2014. “Chelsea is well and glowing. Marc is bursting with pride. Charlotte’s life is off to a good start,” President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton said in a statement.
30of 35SECOND TIME AROUNDSam Simmonds/PolarisThis is one Christmas present that’s going to be hard to top! In December 2015, Clinton revealed via Twitter that she and her husband of five years were expecting their second child. “Next summer, Charlotte is going to be a big sister!” Clintonwrotealongside a black-and-white shot of 15-month-old Charlotte reading a book calledBig Sisters Are the Best. “Feeling very blessed amp grateful this holiday season!”
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SECOND TIME AROUND
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This is one Christmas present that’s going to be hard to top! In December 2015, Clinton revealed via Twitter that she and her husband of five years were expecting their second child. “Next summer, Charlotte is going to be a big sister!” Clintonwrotealongside a black-and-white shot of 15-month-old Charlotte reading a book calledBig Sisters Are the Best. “Feeling very blessed amp grateful this holiday season!”
31of 35NEW ADDITIONGettyChelsea and Marc welcomed their second child, son Aidan, on June 18, 2016. Two days after his birth, her parents were there to greet photographers at the hospital.
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NEW ADDITION
Chelsea and Marc welcomed their second child, son Aidan, on June 18, 2016. Two days after his birth, her parents were there to greet photographers at the hospital.
32of 35CHANGE AND THE SAMEGettyChelsea was in the stands every day during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Sitting between her husband and Senator Elizabeth Warren, she applauded for her father after his speech. On the fourth night of the convention, she introduced her mother Hillary before accepting the party’s nomination.
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CHANGE AND THE SAME
Chelsea was in the stands every day during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Sitting between her husband and Senator Elizabeth Warren, she applauded for her father after his speech. On the fourth night of the convention, she introduced her mother Hillary before accepting the party’s nomination.
33of 35PAVING THE WAYChelsea Clinton during a reading at the Bronx Zoo.Julie Larsen Maher ©WCSSince her mom’s 2016 campaign, Clinton has stayed busy, penning books for kids and young adults includingShe Persisted, The Book of Gutsy Women, Start Now!andDon’t Let Them Disappear.
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PAVING THE WAY
Chelsea Clinton during a reading at the Bronx Zoo.Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS
Since her mom’s 2016 campaign, Clinton has stayed busy, penning books for kids and young adults includingShe Persisted, The Book of Gutsy Women, Start Now!andDon’t Let Them Disappear.
34of 35THIRD TIME’S A CHARMChelsea Clinton.Jamie McCarthy/GettyBut that’s not all! In July 2019, Clinton and Mezvinsky welcomed their third child,son Jasper.
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THIRD TIME’S A CHARM
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But that’s not all! In July 2019, Clinton and Mezvinsky welcomed their third child,son Jasper.
35of 35A TRUE TEAMChelsea Clinton (left) and Hillary Clinton (right) photographed for PEOPLE in September.ARILOU"She’s unfailingly polite in the face of intense vitriol,“Hillary told PEOPLEof her daughter in 2019. “I just think it takes guts to put yourself out knowing that in addition to all of the accolades and approval you’re going to get from people who agree with you or admire you, you’re going to get this onslaught of nastiness. I think that’s gutsy. I admire her for standing up for what she believes in a very difficult environment.”
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Chelsea Clinton (left) and Hillary Clinton (right) photographed for PEOPLE in September.ARILOU
“She’s unfailingly polite in the face of intense vitriol,“Hillary told PEOPLEof her daughter in 2019. “I just think it takes guts to put yourself out knowing that in addition to all of the accolades and approval you’re going to get from people who agree with you or admire you, you’re going to get this onslaught of nastiness. I think that’s gutsy. I admire her for standing up for what she believes in a very difficult environment.”
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source: people.com
