Who is Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Grégoire?
SOPHIE Grégoire has been married to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for 18 years.
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the pair took to to announce their separation.
Who is Sophie Grégoire and what does she do?
Grégoire was born on April 24, 1975, in Montreal, the daughter of a stockbroker and a nurse.
Growing up in Montréal, she was a classmate and childhood friend of Trudeau's youngest brother Michel.
Although she had a happy childhood, in her late teens she suffered from bulimia, a condition she battled until her early 20s.
In 2017, she told an event at Canada's Eating Disorder Awareness Week: "The moment I started sharing my story, obviously I had begun on my road to recovery.
"The response and the people who were opening up towards their own struggles to me and to other people around them was the most beautiful gift I’ve ever received."
After graduating from the University of Montreal with a BA in communications, Grégoire worked in advertising, PR, and sales for three years.
However, she retrained in radio and television and went on to become an entertainment reporter on the Québec TV station LCN.
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Grégoire was a reporter on the Canadian entertainment show eTalk from 2005 until 2010, focusing on celebrities' charity work.
The 48-year-old is involved in a wide range of charitable causes herself, supporting philanthropic projects from eating disorders to vulnerable pregnant women.
She describes herself as a "gender equality activist".
In 2021, she supported Trudeau on his political journey and shared snippets of the campaign trail on her social media.
She shared a sweet photo on Instagram of the then-couple and their children on a tour bus, with the caption: "In the past years, I’ve seen so many Canadians work their butts off day-in and day-out… and this pushes my hubby and the Liberal team to fight for them and work relentlessly to make this country strong and resilient.
"And that’s what this election is about - it's about continuing to fight for Canadians. Justin: we can’t be with you in person tonight for cuddles, but we want you to know how proud we are of you!
"We kicked off the campaign with you and we’re with you every step of the way. Go Daddy! We love you."
Grégoire also appears to be a keen yogi, often sharing pictures of her practicing yoga and meditating in nature.
When did Sophie Grégoire marry Justin Trudeau?
Grégoire met Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of , when they were both growing up in Montreal.
They began dating after meeting again as adults in 2003 and were engaged in October 2004. They tied the knot in May 2005.
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the pair each took to Instagram to announce their split after 18 years of marriage.
Trudeau : "Hi everyone, Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.
"As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and continue to build.
"For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our and their privacy. Thank you."
Grégoire the same message, referring to Trudeau instead.
How many children do Sophie Grégoire and Justin Trudeau have?
The pair have three kids together.
Grégoire gave birth to their first child, Xavier James, in October 2007.
The couple have since welcomed Ella-Grace Margaret, born in February 2009, and Hadrien Grégoire in February 2014.
Canada's first family lives in Rideau Cottage in Ottawa rather than the official Canadian PM's residence 24 Sussex.