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Jeanette Christina Dousdebes was born on December 5, 1973, in Florida. Her parents had emigrated from Colombia prior to her birth. The family faced early challenges; her parents divorced when she was six years old. Jeanette has three sisters. She attended South Miami High School and later enrolled at Miami Dade College.
Jeanette met Marco Rubio at a party when she was 17, and he was 19. The two began dating during their time at Miami Dade College. Jeanette was also a member of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, a prestigious professional cheerleading squad affiliated with the NFL team.
The couple married in 1998 at the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, Florida. Together, they have four children: Daniella, Amanda, Dominick, and Anthony.
After marrying Marco Rubio, Jeanette briefly pursued a course in fashion design at the International Fine Arts College. However, she later chose to prioritize family life and became a stay-at-home mother. She has noted in interviews that managing four children largely on her own—while her husband was frequently away as a politician—felt at times like the life of a single parent. During Marco's tenure in the Florida legislature, she often traveled to Tallahassee to see him.
When Marco Rubio entered the 2016 presidential race, Jeanette opted to stay behind the scenes, offering her support privately rather than making public campaign speeches. While there were occasional rumors of strained relations during this period, public appearances and photographs suggested a close and affectionate partnership.
Jeanette is involved in several charitable initiatives. She serves as a member of the Norman Braman Family 2011 Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic organization that has also been a significant supporter of Marco Rubio’s political action committees (PACs).
She volunteers for Kristi’s House, a nonprofit organization in the Miami area that supports youth affected by abuse and human trafficking. Her work there reflects her deep commitment to community and child welfare causes.
The Rubio family maintains a strong religious foundation, attending both Roman Catholic Mass at the Church of the Little Flower and Protestant services at Christ Fellowship, an evangelical megachurch associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Jeanette also hosts a weekly Bible study group at their home.
Their children attend religious-based schools, with three enrolled in a private Protestant Christian school and one attending a Catholic high school. Faith continues to be a cornerstone of their family life.
Marco Rubio has spoken about the early years of their relationship, recalling their first date in 1990 to see the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. During college at the University of Florida, Marco admits to being socially active and uncertain about the future of their relationship. They briefly separated, but he later realized he felt incomplete without Jeanette. After reaching out to her, they rekindled their relationship, which he describes as a turning point that ultimately brought them closer together.
Today, the couple remains well-known and often draws public attention during appearances, with people frequently stopping them for photos. Despite their high-profile life, they continue to prioritize family, faith, and community involvement.
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