John Fetterman's wife, Gisele, says she's 'so proud of him' for seeking treatment for depression. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Talia LakritzMar 4, 2023, 20:13 IST

John Fetterman speaks onstage as his wife, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, looks on in August 2022.Nate Smallwood/Getty Images

John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman have been married for 14 years and have three children.
When he had a stroke days before the Democratic primaries, Gisele delivered speeches in his place.

2007: Gisele Barreto Fetterman wrote a letter to John Fetterman, then the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, to see how she could get involved in his mission to revitalize the town.

Gisele Barreto Fetterman and John Fetterman.Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News via Getty Images

2007: Gisele Barreto Fetterman wrote a letter to John Fetterman, then the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, to see how she could get involved in his mission to revitalize the town.

May 2008: John Fetterman proposed after nine months of dating.

John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman kiss as he takes the stage to speak at a rally in November 2022.Gene J. Puskar/AP

June 2008: They eloped on a road trip to Burlington, Vermont.

John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman in January 2023.Matt Rourke/AP

February 2009: They welcomed their first child, Karl.

Gisele Barreto Fetterman with her son, Karl, in May 2022.Gene J. Puskar/AP

August 2011: Their daughter, Grace, was born.

John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman with their three children holding signs at a vigil in 2018. Grace is second from the left.Susan L. Angstadt/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images

April 2014: The Fettermans' youngest child, August, was born.

John Fetterman with his son, August.Susan L. Angstadt/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images

November 2016: John Fetterman ran in the Democratic primary for a Pennsylvania Senate seat, but Katie McGinty ultimately secured the nomination.

John Fetterman shows off his tattoos as he speaks with supporters during his meet and greet campaign stop at the Interstate Drafthouse in Philadelphia in April 2016.Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images

November 2018: John Fetterman was elected lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, and Gisele Fetterman became the second lady of Pennsylvania, or as she affectionately called it, "SLOP."

John Fetterman and Gisele Fetterman at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 2019.Matt Rourke/AP

November 2018: John Fetterman was elected lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, and Gisele Fetterman became the second lady of Pennsylvania, or as she affectionately called it, "SLOP."

June 2019: John Fetterman displayed pride flags on Pennsylvania's capitol building for the first time in the state's history and attended Pride Month events with his family.

John Fetterman at a Pride Month event in 2019.Jeremy Drey/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images

June 2019: John Fetterman displayed pride flags on Pennsylvania's capitol building for the first time in the state's history and attended Pride Month events with his family.

May 2022: When her husband had a stroke days before the Democratic primary in his second Senate race, Gisele Fetterman took over his campaign appearances and delivered his acceptance speech.

Gisele Barreto Fetterman speaks during a campaign rally in September 2022.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

May 2022: When her husband had a stroke days before the Democratic primary in his second Senate race, Gisele Fetterman took over his campaign appearances and delivered his acceptance speech.

November 2022: John Fetterman defeated Mehmet Oz in the midterms, flipping a Republican-held seat and helping Democrats maintain control of the Senate.

John Fetterman speaks to supporters with his family during an election night party in November 2022.Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

January 2023: Gisele Fetterman held the Bible as her husband was sworn in as a US senator.

Vice President Kamala Harris ceremonially swears in Senator John Fetterman in January 2023.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images

February 2023: Gisele Fetterman expressed support for her husband after he checked into Walter Reed hospital to receive treatment for depression.

Gisele Barreto Fetterman speaks to reporters in 2022.Gene J. Puskar/AP

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John Fetterman's wife, Gisele, says she's 'so proud of him' for seeking treatment for depression. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

2007: Gisele Barreto Fetterman wrote a letter to John Fetterman, then the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, to see how she could get involved in his mission to revitalize the town.

May 2008: John Fetterman proposed after nine months of dating.

June 2008: They eloped on a road trip to Burlington, Vermont.

February 2009: They welcomed their first child, Karl.

August 2011: Their daughter, Grace, was born.

April 2014: The Fettermans' youngest child, August, was born.

November 2016: John Fetterman ran in the Democratic primary for a Pennsylvania Senate seat, but Katie McGinty ultimately secured the nomination.

November 2018: John Fetterman was elected lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, and Gisele Fetterman became the second lady of Pennsylvania, or as she affectionately called it, "SLOP."

June 2019: John Fetterman displayed pride flags on Pennsylvania's capitol building for the first time in the state's history and attended Pride Month events with his family.

May 2022: When her husband had a stroke days before the Democratic primary in his second Senate race, Gisele Fetterman took over his campaign appearances and delivered his acceptance speech.

November 2022: John Fetterman defeated Mehmet Oz in the midterms, flipping a Republican-held seat and helping Democrats maintain control of the Senate.

January 2023: Gisele Fetterman held the Bible as her husband was sworn in as a US senator.

February 2023: Gisele Fetterman expressed support for her husband after he checked into Walter Reed hospital to receive treatment for depression.