Huma Abedin, a longtime top aide to Hillary Clinton, married Alex Soros, the son of billionaire George Soros, in an extravagant ceremony held at a Soros family estate in Water Mill, New York. The Hamptons wedding was a high-profile event drawing attention not only for its luxury—complete with private jets and black SUVs—but also for the presence of some of the Democratic Party’s biggest names. Among the attendees were Hillary and Bill Clinton, Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Celebrity Guests, Lavish Details, and Political Ties Define This High-Profile Power Wedding
The ceremony was not just a political gathering but a celebrity affair as well. Attendees included Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. The occasion was marked by a live performance from Boyz II Men and featured opulent elements such as Wagyu beef and custom wedding gowns worn by Abedin throughout the day. Vogue captured exclusive details, including emotional toasts by Hillary Clinton and other guests.
Alex Soros, 39, currently serves as chairman of the Open Society Foundations, a $25 billion philanthropic organization founded by his father, known for supporting progressive causes. Huma Abedin, 48, is closely tied to Hillary Clinton’s political life and is often described as Clinton’s “second daughter.” Abedin was previously married to former Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose scandals led to their public separation.
Engagement, Surprise, and Backlash Highlight Politics, Privilege, and Public Perception of Power
The couple’s engagement occurred in July 2024, with Soros announcing it on Instagram with a heartfelt post and a picture of the proposal. Abedin later told Vogue she was surprised by the timing of the proposal, which came on an otherwise chaotic day just before she was set to travel. Despite the frenzy, she expressed joy and gratitude for the moment and the relationship.
While the event was joyous for the couple and their guests, it sparked criticism from some conservatives who pointed out the contradiction in prominent Democrats warning about oligarchy while attending a wedding so steeped in wealth and political power. Photos of Soros and Abedin in luxury settings quickly went viral, fueling commentary about elite influence in American politics. Despite this, the wedding was widely regarded as a symbolic union of political and philanthropic dynasties.
