Usha Vance

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Usha Vance is an American lawyer of Indian origin famous for being the wife of American junior Senator, venture capitalist, author, and politician  James David Vance better known as J. D. Vance. Her husband is most recognized for his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," and his political career.

Despite the fame and glam, Usha enjoys a low-ley life. Moreover, much about the celebrity wife remains hidden from the world. But with some snooping around here's what we found out about Usha and her married life!

Married Life Of Usha Vance & J. D. Vance

Usha Vance and J. D. Vance met in 2010 and developed a strong bond. The Vances are a lovely couple, sharing a deep connection with each other and moving on with their lives relatively quickly. 

Usha Vance and J. D. Vance on their wedding day.
Usha Vance and her husband, J. D. Vance, on their wedding day. Source: Facebook

J.D. and his loving wife first met in college. They tied the knot in 2014 with a Christian ceremony. The Vances later followed by a Hindu wedding in Kentucky.

They have lived in the prosperous area of Cincinnati for years. Usha and her partner raise their children and pets in a good home.

Mother to Three Kids 

Usha and J. D. Vance are parents to three young children, similar to American T.V. personality and actress Candace Cameron Bure. Their oldest son, Ewan Blaine Vance, was born in 2017 when J.D. was 33.

Later, the Vances had two more kids, but their details remain a secret from the public. The youngest child is a baby girl named Mirabel Rose Vance.

By all accounts, Usha and J. D. are adoring parents and take proper care of their kids. Usha has been a dedicated mother who prioritizes her family. They show their special moments with the kids on J.D.'s Instagram.

A picture of Usha Vance and her husband, J. D. Vance with their youngest daughter.
A picture of Usha Vance and her husband, J. D. Vance, and their youngest daughter. Instagram @teamjdvance

The lovely couple Usha and J. D. are dog lovers, similar to the late Star Trek: Discovery producer April Nocifora. They have two dogs, named Pippin and Casper, in their Cincinnati estate.

Net Worth: Usha And Hubby Are Millionaires

J.D. Vance and Usha have an estimated net worth of $7 million. Usha has worked as a lawyer for years and definitely saved her income.

Usha's famous husband, Vance, earned from his popular book, Hilbilly Elegy! The movie's deal with the book gained him quite a sum. But he also drew money as a venture capitalist and a senator's salary. He also owns a finance firm and has many profitable investments.

The family also owns their home in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is estimated to be worth about $2 million.

About Usha's Famous Husband, J.D. Vance

J.D. Vance is an American author, venture capitalist, and political figure who rose to fame with his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis." Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1984 and grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and Jackson, Kentucky.

A picture of Usha Vance's husband, J. D. Vance speaking at an event.
A picture of Usha Vance's husband, J. D. Vance speaking at an event. Instagram @teamjdvance

J.D. grew up in poverty in an abusive and drug-using family. Later he went on to graduate from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. 

Vance later worked for a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley before returning to Ohio to invest in local businesses. He also opened his venture firm named Narya Capital in 2019.

J.D. Vance Is A  Successful Author

In 2016, J.D. Vance published Hillbilly Elegy, which describes his upbringing in a working-class family and his experiences with poverty, drug addiction, and family dysfunction. The book became a New York Times bestseller and was widely discussed in the media.

Following the success of Hillbilly Elegy, he became a rising conservative commentator and speaker. He has been in Fox News and has written for publications such as National Review and The Wall Street Journal.

The book was also criticized for having a narrow point of view and promoting negative stereotypes of "welfare queens." He used his personal experiences to generalize a large part of Ohio.

Political Career

US Senate Member: In July 2021, J.D. Vance announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, seeking to replace retiring Senator Rob Portman. He won the primary election and later the general election and was sworn in as a junior senator.

Trump supporter - J.D. Vance was initially against former President Donald Trump in the 2016 elections and called him "absurd." Later he changed his views and has been a vocal supporter of former Trump and his policies, particularly on issues related to trade and immigration. 

Controversial statements - J.D. Vance has made controversial statements on a variety of issues, including abortion rights, race, domestic violence, and immigration. 

Usha Vance's Husband's Response To The Recent Ohio Derailment

On February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The incident resulted in a fire that lasted over two days. Later emergency crews had to conduct a controlled burn of several railcars, releasing less hazardous but still harmful gases into the air. 

This forced residents within a 1-mile radius to evacuate. The incident prompted an emergency response from the first responders in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

J.D. Vance's response to the derailment garnered significant media attention as he is an Ohio Senator. He faced criticism for a delayed reaction. But Vance and his team claimed their response was faster than fellow Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.

Vance has not denied the environmental disaster the incident caused for the local residents. And later, J.D. supported a bill for bringing back the regulations to prevent incidents like this.

Early Life and Educational Background

Usha Vance was born in the United States in the mid-1980s. She is originally from Rancho Peñasquitos, an upwardly mobile suburb of San Diego. Her full name is Usha Chilukuri Vance, with Chilukuri being her maiden name. 

Usha has Indian roots, and her parentage is reportedly under wraps. Her mother is Laxmi Chilukuri, a University Professor at the University of San Diego.

Usha Vance and her kid were photographed by her husband, JD Vance, in a restaurant.
Usha Vance and her kid were photographed by her husband, JD Vance, in a restaurant. 
 Instagram @teamjdvance

By all accounts, Usha is an intelligent and understanding person. She holds a driven personality with a thriving career of her own. The celebrity wife, Vance, initially attended Mt. Carmel High School for her secondary education. 

Usha earned a BA degree from Yale University. Furthermore, she studied under a Gates Cambridge Scholarship at Cambridge University. Vance received an MPhil degree in Early Modern History from the University of Cambridge. 

Later, the celebrity wife chose to pursue law! Usha got her law degree from Yale Law School in 2013 and passed the bar in Ohio, Columbia, and California. 

Career Highlights Of Usha Vance

Usha Vance works as a lawyer for the Munger, Tolles & Olson law firm. JD's wife, Usha, has clerked for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Judge Amul Thapar early on in her life.

A picture of Usha Vance from her work website.
A picture of Usha Vance from her work website. Source: Munger, Tolles & Olson

Usha currently does civil litigation and appeals in several fields as an associate lawyer. Before, she was a legal analyst for Kobre & Kim firm.

JD's wife also did teaching as a Yale-China Teaching Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China! Here, Usha taught American History.

Other Facts

  • Usha Vance is educated in music and plays the flute.
  • She is also a board member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
  • She was a Democrat but now is a Republican.
  • Actress Freida Pinto portrayed Vance's character in the movie Hillbilly Elegy.
  • She was a Hindu, but her current religious beliefs are unknown. Her husband did convert to the Catholic Church in 2019.
  • Usha's father is a mechanical engineer, and her mother is a biologist.

Social Media

Usha Vance is a private person, no surprise there. Also, she does not appear to use most social media sites. Information about her can be found in her LinkedIn profile and her office's website

On the other hand, her husband is available on all social media sites, possibly due to his political career. His Instagram handle is @teamjdvance, where he has 33.7K followers

JD's Facebook page is pretty active, given his political career. His Twitter handle, @JDVance1, has about 373K Followers.

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