Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom: The first partner of California, a documentary filmmaker, and one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers

Erin SnodgrassOct 27, 2022, 09:42 IST

Jennifer Siebel Newsom introduces her husband, democratic California gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, during his primary election night gathering on June 5, 2018 in San Francisco, California.Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, married to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first partner of California.
But the former actress has also made a name for herself as an accomplished documentary filmmaker.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom was born in San Francisco in 1974.

Filmmaker and First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom speaks at the Women's March Foundation's National Day Of Action! The "Bans Off Our Bodies" reproductive rights rally at Los Angeles City Hall on May 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images

She graduated with honors from Stanford University where she studied Latin American studies and human biology.

In this March 1, 2019 file photo first partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom, reads the book "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, to kindergarteners at the Washington Elementary School in Sacramento, Calif.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File

Siebel Newsom moved to Hollywood in 2002 to pursue an acting career.

Actor Michael Keaton is presented with the 2008 Maverick Spirit Award by actress Jennifer Siebel during the Cinequest Film Festival at the Montgomery Theater on March 1, 2008 in San Jose, California.Photo by John Medina/WireImage

She and Gavin Newsom were set up on a blind date in 2006.

Mayor Gavin Newsom and girlfriend Jennifer Siebel watch the 110th Congress ceremony from the balcony above the House floor in 2007.Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

The pair found love despite differing political parties.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and guest Jennifer Siebel mingle with attendees during the 2007 California Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the California Museum on December 5, 2007 in Sacramento, California.Photo by John Medina/WireImage

The couple got engaged in 2008 and married soon after.

Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (R) kisses his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom (L) during his primary election night gathering on June 5, 2018 in San Francisco, California.Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Siebel Newsom is mother to the couple's four children.

Governor Gavin Newsom, his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom (left) and his children wave to the crowd after taking the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony in Sacramento, California, on Monday, January 7th, 2019.Photo by Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Siebel Newsom turned her career aspirations toward documentary filmmaking.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Lady of California and director of the documentary "The Great American Lie" at the 42nd Annual Denver Film Festival at the Sie FIlmCenter on November 01, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Thomas Cooper/Getty Images

Siebel Newsom was back in the headlines this month when it was revealed she was one of five accusers in Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles criminal trial on rape charges.

First partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom speaks at the Women's March California 2019 on January 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images

Siebel Newsom's role in the spotlight could be amplified even more as her husband runs for reelection this fall and rumors swirl around his possible presidential aspirations.

Governor Gavin Newsom and wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom gesture to the crowd after taking his oath of office on January 7, 2019 in Sacramento, California.Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images

Siebel Newsom's role in the spotlight could be amplified even more as her husband runs for reelection this fall and rumors swirl around his possible presidential aspirations.

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Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom: The first partner of California, a documentary filmmaker, and one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers

Jennifer Siebel Newsom was born in San Francisco in 1974.

She graduated with honors from Stanford University where she studied Latin American studies and human biology.

Siebel Newsom moved to Hollywood in 2002 to pursue an acting career.

She and Gavin Newsom were set up on a blind date in 2006.

The pair found love despite differing political parties.

The couple got engaged in 2008 and married soon after.

Siebel Newsom is mother to the couple's four children.

Siebel Newsom turned her career aspirations toward documentary filmmaking.

Siebel Newsom was back in the headlines this month when it was revealed she was one of five accusers in Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles criminal trial on rape charges.

Siebel Newsom's role in the spotlight could be amplified even more as her husband runs for reelection this fall and rumors swirl around his possible presidential aspirations.