Cory Booker Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Children, Family, Height, Speech, Girlfriend

Biography

Cory Anthony Booker is a renowned U.S. Senator from New Jersey, serving since 2013.

Born in 1969 in Washington, D.C., and raised in Harrington Park, New Jersey, he graduated from Stanford University, earned a law degree from Yale, and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. Before the Senate, Booker was mayor of Newark (2006–2013), where he focused on reducing crime and revitalizing the city.

A Democrat, he’s known for his progressive stance on issues like criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and climate change. Booker ran for president in 2020, emphasizing unity and social justice. As a politician, he remains a prominent voice in national politics.

United States Senator
Cory Booker
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Cory Anthony Booker
Stage Name:	Cory Booker
Born:	27 April 1969 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Northern Valley Regional High School, Stanford University, The Queen’s College, Yale Law School
Height:	1.87 m
Parents:	Carolyn Booker, Cary Booker
Siblings:	Cary Booker II
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Rosario Dawson (2019-)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Politician
Net Worth:	$3 million-$15 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Cory Booker was born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C. He is African American and a Baptist, with his faith having a significant influence on his values and public service.

Raised by his parents, Carolyn Rose and Cary Alfred Booker, both pioneering African American IBM executives and civil rights activists, he grew up with a strong sense of social justice. He has an older brother, Cary Booker II.

Booker was raised in Harrington Park, New Jersey, a predominantly white, affluent suburb, where his parents ensured exposure to African American culture and history. As a youth, he was involved in community service and showed leadership as a standout athlete and student.

He attended Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, excelling academically and earning All-American football honours. Booker graduated from Stanford University in 1991 with a B.A. in political science and a minor in African American studies, followed by an M.A. in sociology in 1992.

He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at The Queen’s College, Oxford, and earned an honours degree in modern history in 1994. He later graduated from Yale Law School with a Juris Doctor in 1997. This foundation shaped his commitment to public service, which led to his roles as mayor of Newark and U.S. Senator.

Career

Cory Booker’s career is defined by his dedication to public service, urban renewal, and progressive reform. After earning his law degree from Yale in 1997, he moved to Newark, New Jersey, where he began his career as a tenant rights advocate, choosing to live in public housing to better connect with the community he served.

In 1998, at just 29 years old, Booker was elected to the Newark City Council, gaining national attention for bold initiatives—including a 10-day hunger strike to protest housing neglect and draw attention to urban decay. His energetic and hands-on approach earned him the nickname “superhero councilman.”

Elected Mayor of Newark in 2006, Booker served two terms until 2013, focusing on crime reduction, economic revitalization, and education reform. Under his leadership, the city saw notable declines in violent crime, growth in public-private development projects, and a landmark $100 million education grant from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. His high-visibility leadership style—personally shovelling snow, responding to emergencies, and engaging with residents—solidified his reputation as a responsive, community-focused leader.

In 2013, Booker won a special election to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat left by the late Frank Lautenberg, and was subsequently re-elected in 2014 and 2020. In the Senate, he’s been a leading voice on criminal justice reform, co-sponsoring key legislation like the First Step Act, and has championed causes including racial equity, climate action, and affordable healthcare.

Booker launched a presidential campaign in 2020, focusing on themes of unity, social justice, and progressive change, but exited the race ahead of the primaries. He remains a dynamic and influential figure in national politics, known for blending policy expertise with a deep commitment to community.

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Personal Life

Cory Booker was born on April 27, 1969, making him 56 years old. He is not married and has never been married. Booker has no children. He stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall.

Since 2019, Booker has been in a relationship with actress and producer Rosario Dawson. The couple met at a political fundraiser in 2018, and their relationship became public in 2019 during Booker’s presidential campaign.

They confirmed their relationship in media appearances, with Dawson supporting his campaign. As of the latest available information, they remain together, though they keep their personal lives low-profile.

Net Worth

Cory Booker‘s net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $15 million, according to various sources.

His wealth primarily comes from his $174,000 Senate salary, over $1 million in royalties from his bestselling book United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good, and more than $2 million earned from speaking engagements since 2000, primarily before his Senate tenure.

Booker has also made strategic investments in stocks, mutual funds, and real estate, including a Newark townhouse valued at around $900,000 and a Washington, D.C. apartment worth approximately $1.2 million.

Some sources report an inheritance of $2.6 million in gold, art, and commercial real estate from his family. His financial portfolio is modest compared to some Senate colleagues, and he has donated over $400,000 to charity, aligning with his advocacy for social justice.