Senator Cory Booker has officially married his fiancée Alexis Lewis in Washington, DC—just under three months after announcing their engagement on Instagram. The intimate interfaith ceremony included only immediate family members and was jointly officiated by a pastor and a rabbi, as reported by The New York Times. Because of privacy concerns, the exact venue was not disclosed.
Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Celebrate Marriage in DC and Newark
The couple made their marriage legal on Monday at the U.S. District Court in Newark, the city where Booker first rose to prominence as mayor. Their parents signed as witnesses.
Following the civil ceremony, the newlyweds celebrated with Italian pastries and a vegan chocolate chip cookie dough cake, a nod to Booker’s vegan lifestyle.
Booker and Lewis were introduced in May 2024 through a mutual friend known for successful matchmaking, according to The New York Times.
How Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis First Met
Lewis, 38, who was living in Los Angeles at the time, went on a blind date with Booker while visiting family in Washington, DC. The connection quickly deepened.
They moved in together in April and later adopted a shepherd mix dog named Cooke.
Booker, now 56, had never been married before and was once named one of Town & Country magazine’s “Top 40 Bachelors” in 2013.
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Education, Career & Background
Alexis Lewis is a Washington, DC native. She holds:
- A bachelor’s degree from NYU
- An MBA from Cornell University
She previously worked in the office of former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti and now serves as a Director of Investments at Brasa Capital Management, a Los Angeles–based real estate investment firm.
What Is Cory Booker’s Net Worth?
According to MARCA, Senator Cory Booker’s net worth is estimated at around $15 million as of 2025.
While he earns $220,000 per year as a U.S. senator, the bulk of his wealth comes from:
- Book deals
- Investments
- Business interests
- Real estate holdings
Booker reportedly earns about $1.1 million annually from investments and an additional $1.5 million per year from consulting work.
Cory Booker’s Real Estate Portfolio
Booker’s largest source of wealth is real estate, valued at approximately $10 million, including:
- A $3 million townhouse in Washington, DC
- A $2.8 million apartment in New Jersey
- A $3 million home in the Hamptons
He also received a $2.6 million inheritance, consisting of gold, artwork, and commercial real estate in New York.
These assets significantly bolster his long-term financial stability.
